HIS ego has no bounds, his antics often embarrassing and his petty behaviour does a grave disservice to his team-mates.
After Portugal's shootout win over Slovenia, plaudits for an extraordinary goalkeeping performance from Diogo Costa should have been front and centre.
Instead, a wave of goodwill and praise for the Porto keeper has been washed away by Cristiano Ronaldo's tears, hushed by the preening superstar's histrionics.
Whatever prompted the Ronaldo waterworks - and there is a suggestion it was the sight of his mother shedding a tear in the stands - they were a cringeworthy distraction from what should have been the story of the night.
Costa's landmark display in Frankfurt - to save three spot-kicks on the spin - is very, very special.
The 24-year-old should be basking in the spotlight after one of the best displays by a goalie ever seen in a major tournament shootout.
Instead, it's all about the biggest poser in football.
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