PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida, June 19 : The Portugal squad are shutting out criticism of the team and captain Cristiano Ronaldo following an underwhelming draw in their World Cup opener against Democratic Republic of Congo, defender Ruben Dias said on Friday.Congo, playing in their first World Cup for 52 years

Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the DR Congo on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo played in a record-equalling sixth World Cup.

Ronaldo endures a frustrating night as DR Congo earn historic point after 1-1 draw

Central Africans, appearing at their first World Cup since 1974, grew into the game