Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane all made blistering starts to the World Cup. And then there was Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has a major decision to make over the 41-year-old following a 1-1 draw with Congo on Wednesday.
Ronaldo, who once vied with Messi for the unofficial title of best player on the planet, huffed and puffed his way through a match in which he was a peripheral figure up front.
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