Ronaldo hits Mexican wall

Cristiano Ronaldo’s unsuccessful claim for a foul (left) summed up a frustrating afternoon for the Portuguese winger in yesterday’s 2-2 draw with Mexico at the Confederations Cup in Kazan, Russia. Ronaldo, who says he wants to leave Real Madrid after he was accused by Spanish prosecutors of committing tax fraud, which the player denies, set up Portugal’s opener for Ricardo Quaresma but struggled to break down stout Mexican defending. Mexico made it 1-1 with a Javier Hernández diving header and although Cedric Soares restored Portugal’s lead, Hector Moreno again levelled five minutes from time. To add to Portugal’s woes, Nani had an effort disallowed by the video assistant referee