5 most memorable Cristiano Ronaldo moments of the decade 

#2 The free-kick against Spain in World Cup 2018

Ronaldo with the incredible freekick

This FIFA World Cup 2018 group B game generated a lot more buzz than expected. Two heavyweights of the Iberian Peninsula, Spain and Portugal came head to head in a potential group winner decider. The fact that any result other than a stalemate would leave one team an upset away from a possible group stage exit also added to the excitement. As expected, it turned out a highly entertaining six-goal thriller and one man was at the heart of it all, Cristiano Ronaldo it was.

Twice Cristiano Ronaldo gave Portugal the lead, twice it cancelled out by Diego Costa. Nacho then came up with the goal of his life to give Spain a well-deserved lead. A free-kick was awarded in the 88th minute. Cristiano Ronaldo, who stepped up to take it, had previously attempted about 44 freekicks in World Cups alone, failing to find the back of the net even once. But if the name on the back of your shirt is Ronaldo, there is always scope for a miracle, and that's just what the 44,000 assembled in Sochi witnessed. He pulled up his shorts, took a deep breath and then snipped a right-footed shot around the wall so precisely that David de Gea could only appreciate the splendour of the goal.

Not only did it complete a remarkable comeback for Portugal, but this fine piece of artistry also turned out to be one of the most memorable moments from the 2018 World Cup.