Portugal's Ronaldo does little to shake perception he is yesterday's man (opens original article in a new tab)

Cristiano Ronaldo's poor performance in Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo did little to change perceptions of him as past his prime, with his coach defending his importance despite the criticism.

• Cristiano Ronaldo missed two chances and had a low impact in Portugal's 1-1 draw against DR Congo
• Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended Ronaldo's role despite his performance, emphasizing his experience and importance in attack
• Ronaldo's performance sparked debate about his effectiveness as a starter in the World Cup