From Madeira, Manchester, Madrid to immortality: CR7 walks off, into people’s hearts

 Before Ronaldo, a senior Portugal side had never won anything, had only made the World Cup semifinals twice, in 1966 and 2006 (his first World Cup). With him leading them, they won three trophies in nine years. Before Ronaldo, a senior Portugal side had never won anything, had only made the World Cup semifinals twice, in 1966 and 2006 (his first World Cup). With him leading them, they won three trophies in nine years.