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Cristiano Ronaldo: Top 10 all-time goals

By Roy Emanuel

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the European Championship Final between Portugal and France at Stade de France on July 10, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Nolwenn Le Gouic/Icon Sport) (Photo by Nolwenn Le Gouic/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the European Championship Final between Portugal and France at Stade de France on July 10, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Nolwenn Le Gouic/Icon Sport) (Photo by Nolwenn Le Gouic/Icon Sport via Getty Images) /
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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group F match between Hungary and Portugal at Stade des Lumieres on June 22, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Jean Paul Thomas/Icon Sport) (Photo by Jean Paul Thomas/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group F match between Hungary and Portugal at Stade des Lumieres on June 22, 2016 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Jean Paul Thomas/Icon Sport) (Photo by Jean Paul Thomas/Icon Sport via Getty Images) /

Hungary – June 2016

Euro 2016 was a fascinating ride to the final for Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. Three draws against Iceland, Austria and Hungary just barely advanced the squad to the knockout rounds.

Down 2-1 to Hungary in the final group-stage match had Portugal on the brink of elimination, until their captain was able to pull off a bit of magic in front of goal.

A cross into the penalty area dropped with just enough time to get a touch on the ball, and Ronaldo’s creative genius comes into full focus. With a slick back-heel, CR7 slots home the equaliser for Portugal.

The goal was significant, as he became the only player to score at four European Championships. Hungary would reclaim the lead only moments later, with Ronaldo yet again levelling the match to finish 3-3.

The result was enough to get Portugal into the Round of 16. Croatia, Poland and Wales all fell before the final against hosts France. A thrilling extra-time victory was made possible by Ronaldo’s heroics early in the tournament.

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