Cristiano Ronaldo: 6 games that defined the Real Madrid superstar's career

2. Portugal vs France – Final, Euro 2016

His second Euro final, and he was in tears again. Captain, and talisman, of his national team now, Ronaldo had had to be stretchered off just before the half-hour mark. But after that, one leg in a cast, he hobbled around the touchline feeding his heart and soul to overcome his pain and transmitting pure passion into his teammates on the pitch.

He had played well across the tournament, but fate had been cruel to him at the last second. Or so it seemed.

Inspired by what Ronaldo had told him just before Extra-time, Eder had believed himself and his brilliant shot won Portugal their first ever major international trophy.

Sure, I can hear you mutter, he didn’t even play this match, he wasn’t even at his best in the tournament, but after 12 years those tears had finally turned. From sorrow to joy.

Those things matter.