Updated: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:04:59 GMT |
Top 10 Football Players of Euro 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the Group G last round match against Brazil at 2010 FIFA World Cup (© Action Images / Xinhua / ZUMApress.com)
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  • France's Karim Benzema reacts during their Euro 2012 qualifying soccer match against Romania (© Reuters / Charles Platiau)
  • Gianluigi Buffon - Italy (© Action Images / Henry Browne)
  • Spain's Xavi (© Action Images / Tony O'Brien)
  • Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the Group G last round match against Brazil at 2010 FIFA World Cup (© Action Images / Xinhua / ZUMApress.com)
  • Spain's Andres Iniesta (left) in action against England's Phil Jones (© Action Images / Tony O'Brien)
  • Germany's Mesut Ozil looks dejected during their 2010 World Cup semi-final against Spain (© Action Images / Carl Recine)
  • Croatia's Luka Modric celebrates victory in their Euro 2008 match against Austria (© Action Images / Michael Regan)
  • Wayne Rooney - England (© Action Images / Carl Recine)
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Indisputably the best player at the tournament and on his way to becoming one of the greatest of all time, Ronaldo's only misfortune has been to play in the same era as Lionel Messi. It is no exaggeration to say that Portugal's chances rest squarely on his shoulders this year.

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