5 of Cristiano Ronaldo's best performances for Portugal

#1 Sweden vs Portugal, World Cup Qualifiers 2014 (2-3)

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his first in Sweden

When it comes to being the most hardworking player in the history of football, there can be no one like Cristiano Ronaldo. He has given everything to his club and nation when they needed him the most, regardless of whether it's the Champions League or an international match. There is no one who can stop Ronaldo when he is in his storming form.

One of the crucial moment came into his life when his nation, and his team needed him the most to qualify for FIFA World Cup in 2014.

1-0 up in the first home leg at Portugal, Ronaldo and Co. had to win or draw that match for qualifying. But the Portuguese prodigy, Ronaldo, wasn't in the mood to put up a boring show to the audience. With three astounding goals, Ronaldo completed his hat-trick and overshadowed Ibrahimovic as his two stunners went in vain.

With an aggregate of 4-2, Portugal qualified for the World Cup and Ronaldo proved himself once again to his nation and his fans.