Video of young Portuguese football fan consoling French man has left world in tears

It is a welcome change from incidents of racism from time to time that did not even spare frontline players.

Ronaldo

He was the undying symbol that galvanised the Portuguese, even though he played only about 20 minutes of the match.

One man's greatness is never linked to only one win or title.

When Portugal and France square off on July 10, people in the former colonies of the two countries in India will have their hearts pounding.

The Portuguese star's off-the-field behaviour at times has threatened to overshadow his performances on the pitch.

With 'small' teams like Ireland and Iceland doing well, revolution of the underdogs is truly underway.