Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo refused to discuss his future after Portugal were dumped out of the World Cup by Uruguay.

Instead, the forward insisted his side have no reason to feel ashamed following their exit.

"We must congratulate Uruguay because they are the national team that are in the quarter-finals," he said post-match.

"I think we played a good game and maybe we deserved more, but in football the ones that score the most goals win and they scored two, so congratulations.

"We leave with our heads held high. As the captain of Portugal I know how hard we have worked and we must be proud of the team.

"And I also want to congratulate the organisation of this World Cup, it has been fantastic in every way; the organisation, the security, the atmosphere is perfect and it must be said.

"We go with our heads held high and we are sure that this team will continue to win things."

Attention will now turn to whether Ronaldo will continue to captain Portugal but the 33-year-old stated that those questions are for another day.

"It's not the time to talk about the future, when it comes to the players and coach," asserted the winger.

"This team will continue to be one of the best in the world, with quality players, a young group, united. I am confident and happy because this team will always fight with all their strength."