Cristiano Ronaldo has shared a heartfelt message after a special moment with a young mascot before Portugal’s 5-0 win over Armenia. The Portugal captain was seen comforting the child, who was in tears as he walked out onto the pitch alongside the legendary forward.

Cristiano Ronaldo's quest to play in a record sixth World Cup began in typical fashion with two goals as Portugal made a winning start to its qualifying campaign by routing Armenia 5-0. Ronaldo's goals extended his record as the highest scorer in men's international football to 140 and underlined his enduring motivation