Ronaldo first of the famous five to arrive

IT HAS taken 30 matches and 11 long days but at last one of the Big Five has been spotted in South Africa; the prowling and preening Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo emerged hungry and determined from the shadows in Cape Town last night to feast on North Korea, guiding Portugal to a 7-0 victory that leaves them strong favourites to qualify, along with Brazil.

It was a hugely significant match for the Real Madrid winger, who hadn’t scored an international goal for almost two years, and for a tournament that has so far been short on goals from its biggest stars.