After Portugal were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their Group K opener at NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday, the world's football media turned its lens squarely on the 41-year-old captain. Ronaldo was held scoreless for the fifth straight World Cup match and the 10th consecutive game in major competitions, including World Cups and European Championships.

His team and opponents praise him, but Wednesday’s game with the DRC is a test of his powers at a sixth World Cup

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.