It personally did not go according to the script for Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo early in Sunday's Euro 2016 final.
Seeking to make amends for Portugal's Euro 2004 final defeat to Greece, Ronaldo left the field in tears on a stretcher after suffering a knee injury against the host nation at the Stade de France.
Ronaldo had initially returned to the pitch following a crunching tackle from Dimitri Payet but Portugal's all-time leading goalscorer and most-capped player was unable to continue in Paris.
Portugal did manage to go on and beat France 1-0 after extra time thanks to Eder's goal, though the 31-year-old's heartbreaking exit understandably drew worldwide attention. We take a look at the best tributes here from his fellow star athletes.
Terrible to see Cris come off like that. Hope it's nothing too badJuly 10, 2016
Prayers for ! I'm hurt for ya !July 10, 2016
The final not same without . Sad nite for football July 10, 2016
You are the best in the world brother. Força .July 10, 2016
What a shame for to leave the final like this get well soonJuly 10, 2016
Im so much for France but im so sad for to see him go out of this July 10, 2016
Its a shame if C.Ronaldo has to come off. You want to see the great players on the pitch in finalsJuly 10, 2016
