Cristiano Ronaldo's tears turn to joy as Portugal beat Slovenia in last-16 shoot-out

Cristiano Ronaldo's tears turn to joy as Portugal beat Slovenia in last-16 shoot-out

There were tears from Cristiano Ronaldo after a missed penalty, then there was an on-pitch apology to the Portugal fans even before the conclusion of this game – and if his mobility no longer propels him around the pitch, that certainly does not deny him the spotlight. At 39, at his sixth European Championship, Ronaldo was at the centre of the drama. Taking every free-kick – even those that were not in sensible range. Grabbing the penalty that Portugal won …