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Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on Euro 2016 win, claims it rivals World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:13 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on Euro 2016 win, claims it rivals World Cup

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo marked the ten-year anniversary of Portugal's Euro 2016 victory by stating that winning the tournament is on the same level as the World Cup. His comments followed Portugal's exit from the latest World Cup after a defeat to Spain in the last 16. Ronaldo's remarks drew mixed reactions, highlighting the ongoing debate about the prestige of continental versus global competitions. The former Portugal star posted an image collage on Instagram, celebrating the milestone with the caption 'Uma vitória de milhões!' indicating the immense value of the win. Jorge Jesus has recently been appointed as Portugal's coach after the World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Portugal won Euro 2016 by defeating France in the final.
•Ronaldo was injured during the Euro 2016 final.
•Jorge Jesus replaces Roberto Martinez as Portugal coach.
•Ronaldo provided a cryptic update on his international future.

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8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Euro 2016 win after claiming it is on the same ‘level’ as the World Cup

What they're saying

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Such is the level of his celebrity, Cristiano Ronaldo will always make headlines regardless of what he says. So, when he does say something relatively controversial, it’s a major news story.
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