10 men and a statue: Portugal are sacrificing another World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego

Comment: Ronaldo’s goalless display against DR Congo is the latest warning for Roberto Martinez, writes Richard Jolly , though there is little sign that the Portugal manager will take the decision to remove the 41-year-old for the sake of the team

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Anything Lionel Messi could do, Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't do better. A day after the Argentinian began his World Cup in a manner to suggest his talent is timeless , his great rival started in a way to show his powers have waned with the passing…