For it was while Ronaldo was playing for Sporting Lisbon in 2002 — before he made his storied journey through two spells at Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al-Nassr — where his first-ever goal was produced, in a league game against Moreirense at the age of 17.

Nearly 22 years and a breathtaking 899 goals later and the Portugal talisman was visibly overwhelmed when he converted Nuno Mendes' cross in the 34th minute against Croatia, collapsing to the ground in tears as his team-mates swarmed him.