Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I'll come back much stronger'

A tearful Ronaldo was carried from the field after sustaining a knee problem in the first half of Portugal's Euro 2016 triumph over host nation France in Paris.

Published : Jul 19, 2016 13:02 IST , London

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo during EURO 2016.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo during EURO 2016.
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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo during EURO 2016.

Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed to return bigger and better for the 2016-17 season after suffering a knee injury at the European Championships earlier in July.

A tearful Ronaldo was carried from the field after sustaining a knee problem in the first half of Portugal's Euro 2016 triumph over host nation France in Paris.

Ronaldo suffered the injury following a crunching tackle from Dimitri Payet, with reports claiming the 31-year-old could miss Madrid's start to the La Liga season. But Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer took to Instagram to insist he is on the comeback trail.

"Hi everyone! I just wanted to thank all my fans," Ronaldo said in the video, having been seen on holiday with his left knee in a brace. "I wanted to tell them that all is well and that I will come back much stronger. Thank you, long live Portugal!"

Ronaldo and a robust Payet collided early at the Stade de France, with the former's knee bearing the brunt of the force.

After limping off the field, the three-time Ballon d'Or winner tried to continue playing but he was unsuccessful, though Portugal still managed to go on and win thanks to substitute Eder's 109th-minute strike.

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