Think of Cristiano Ronaldo and a few images come to mind. His trademark celebration for one, mouth open, face contorted, muscles flexed. Or his shirtless jubilation in both Champions League finals he has won as a Real Madrid player also define his legend. But one image still tarnishes Ronaldo’s career.
That image is of the then-teenage winger in floods of tears after losing the Euro 2004 final. Portugal, as hosts, were favourites to beat Greece and claim their first-ever international honour, distinguishing their golden generation with some silverware.
Greece, however, pulled off one of football’s greatest shocks to upset the home nation and Ronaldo, quite literally.