The moment is historic, and the photographers wanted to capture it.
Cristiano Ronaldo was a substitute for the round of 16 between Portugal, of which he is the captain, and Switzerland, this Tuesday in Lusail.
The dozens of photographers present around the lawn wanted to immortalize the moment, giving rise to... photos of themselves that were impressive to say the least, to see below.
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During the national anthems, and especially that of Portugal which sounded first, the photographers crowded together, compressing the security cordon which separated them from the players.
The coach of the Seleção, Fernando Santos, even had to calm the enthusiasm of the photographers, dressed in a green chasuble.
To spot Ronaldo in some photos, you have to keep in mind that he is between João Mario on his left and the tall (1.89m) Rui Patricio on his right.
The five-time Ballon d'Or came in the 74th minute of play. With him on the bench at the start, Portugal managed an attacking festival against the Swiss (6-1) and will find Morocco in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Cup. world.
The bench of Portugal during the national anthems.
JOHN SIBLEY / PANORAMIC
Cristiano Ronaldo is the 5th substitute from the right in this photo.
ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP
Fernando Santos calming the excitement of the photographers.
PAUL CHILDS / PANORAMIC
