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Why 'symbol' Ronaldo remains Portugal's star draw

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Francisco Conceicao after the youngster's winner against Czech RepublicGetty Images

Francisco Conceicao scored in the 92nd minute against the Czech Republic

Gary Rose
BBC Sport journalist in Leipzig

All eyes had been on 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo in the build-up to Portugal's European Championship opener against the Czech Republic but, not for the first time in , it was a youngster who stole the headlines.

'Ronaldo 7' shirts had been everywhere in Leipzig before the game, as fans prepared to welcome the veteran forward's record appearance at a sixth European Championship.

They were no doubt hoping he would mark it with a goal but it was not to be and instead it was Francisco Conceicao - 18 years Ronaldo's junior - who snatched the dramatic winner as Portugal began their Group F campaign with a 2-1 victory.

It was practically his first touch after coming on for his competitive debut, and former England striker Alan Shearer was delighted with his contribution.

"You are sent on to change the game and to do something," he said on BBC One. "You have to make an impact as a sub."

"What a story," ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy added.

"There was me saying: 'What can you do in three minutes as a substitute">