‘That is embarrassing’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal boss slammed after big World Cup call

Ronaldo, 41, failed to get on the scoresheet as Portugal drew 1-1 to DR Congo in their World Cup opener in Houston

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Portugal boss Roberto Martinez was slammed as “embarrassing” for refusing to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo in a disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo at the World Cup .

Ronaldo, competing in his sixth World Cup, struggled to get involved in proceedings as Portugal struggled to break down a defiant Congo side in Houston.

The 41-year-old has now not scored in 10 consecutive games…