Rough stuff rankles CR10

Cristiano Ronaldo believes he is being targeted by the World Cup’s bully boys. This comes after the Real Madrid midfielder was roughed up by members of the Cote d’Ivoire defence during Portugal’s goalless draw with the West Africans on Tuesday. “Referees should protect the more skilful players when they are getting fouled by the opposition,” moaned Ronaldo afterwards. "One of their players fouled me in the first half and I got a yellow card for it. I don't understand it. When it is three against one, as it was with their players against me, it is not fair to book me. Sometimes it is difficult for me when referees give fouls because they think I dive."