Cristiano Ronaldo's incredible speech after Portugal won Euro 2016

While it’s now six years since Portugal won Euro 2016, Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous speech after beating France in the final remains unforgotten by many fans.

July 10, 2016, was a day like no other for Cristiano Ronaldo. From an early heart-breaking injury to the ecstasy of winning the European Championship, he experienced the highs and lows of football in one nerve-racking scoop. Yet he came out of it with a winner’s medal and a place in the history books.

Say what you like about Ronaldo, but one thing for sure is that this man lives to win. His every eating, sleeping, and breathing moment is dedicated to success – no matter what.

What Ronaldo did on the touchline in the Euro 2016 final will probably forever stick in our minds. The forward may have been out injured, but since when has that ever stopped him? He was like a 12th man on the pitch, barking out orders and trying to motivate his teammates.

Eder’s extra-time goal sealed Portugal a famous 1-0 win for the national team’s first-ever major international trophy.

Then, soon after lifting the Henri Delaunay Cup, Ronaldo addressed everyone in the Portugal dressing room by humbly thanking them for their efforts in this emotional and powerful speech.

What did Ronaldo say?

Pointing at Portugal manager Fernando Santos, Ronaldo began: “I would like to thank this man right here. First of all, without him, none of this would be possible.

“Second, to all the players, all the staff, everyone involved in this conquest. No one believed in Portugal, but the truth is we made it. All of us. We did it.

“I am very happy. This is one of the happiest days of my life. Forget the individual trophies, the Champions League. This one right here is the happiest moment of my life.

What happened in the final?

Ronaldo lasted just 25 minutes in Paris before a knee injury forced him out of the final. The injury came as a result of an early clash between the Portugal captain and France midfielder Dimitri Payet.

Despite Ronaldo being carried off in tears, Portugal held on without their star player. France, who were the favorites, couldn’t capitalize on CR7’s absence and were kept goalless in normal time.

Eder then hit a low, 25-yard drive past France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in the 109th minute to seal Portugal’s victory and the team a spot in history for eternity.