Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘Curse-Breaking’ Goal Was Actually Proof His Time Is Up
Cristiano Ronaldo finally scored his first World Cup knockout goal—a penalty. Then he was subbed off, and his replacement scored the winner. This isn’t a redemption story. It’s a tactical evolution where Portugal used their aging legend as a decoy, proving that winning requires sacrificing the narrative. The goal was real. The impact? Carefully managed decline.