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REVEALED: Why Ronaldo launched reporter's microphone into a lake

Cristiano Ronaldo caused a stir on the day of Portugal's crunch Group F clash against Hungary at Euro 2016 by launching a reporter's microphone into a lake, but a possible motive has since been revealed.

The Real Madrid ace was taking a stroll with his team-mates through Lyon when he was asked a question by a journalist from Portugal news station CMTV.

Ronaldo snubbed the reporter's question before launching his equipment into the lake, leading to the forward making headlines around the globe.

But it has since emerged that Ronaldo has a long-standing feud with CMTV, who have previously covered stories involving his personal and family life over the years.