Summary

  • Ronaldo voted your favourite European player of the 21st century

  • A shortlist of 64 players will be whittled down to one winner in a series of head-to-head votes

  • Share your thoughts via #myeurofavourite or text 81111 (UK only - texts will be charged at your standard message rate) 

  1. Andres Iniesta v Xavipublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    Iniesta v XaviImage source, Getty Images

    They were the heartbeat of the Barcelona and Spain midfields for so long and enjoyed so, so much success.

    But the age-old question was who was better - Andres Iniesta or Xavi? Well, we'll be able to tell you who was the more popular one among them.

    Who is going to make the final? Vote here to decide.

  2. The story so farpublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    This is how the knockout stages have gone so far. Three matches to go to find our champion.

    Semi finalImage source, .
  3. How we see itpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    Cristiano Ronaldo v Paolo Maldini

    • Gary's choice: Cristiano Ronaldo
    • Michael's choice: Cristiano Ronaldo.

    Xavi v Andres Iniesta

    • Gary's choice: Andres Iniesta
    • Michael's choice: Andres Iniesta.

    Unanimous

  4. Postpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    Right then, full steam ahead!

    We're really into the business end of the tournament now as we head into the semi finals.

    Voting is OPEN and will close at 16:30 BST.

    These are your options:

    Cristiano Ronaldo v Paolo Maldini

    Xavi v Andres Iniesta

  5. Postpublished at 15:37 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    Imagine the scenes in Spain when they find out they've got a player in the final...

    SpainImage source, Getty Images

    Or at least how we think they would be if there were no social distancing rules.

    This picture from the 2018 World Cup will have to do instead.

  6. QF 4 resultpublished at 15:30 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    Dennis Bergkamp (Netherlands) 47% Andres Iniesta (Spain) 53%

    Another close quarter-final, but the brilliance of Andres Iniesta overcomes the brilliance of Dennis Bergkamp.

    It's an all-Spain midfield battle between Xavi and Iniesta in the last four.

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  7. QF 3 result - Xavi ends British interest as Beckham is outpublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    David Beckham (England) 45% Xavi (Spain) 55%

    There won't be a British winner as David Beckham slides out in the last eight. Spain superstar Xavi moves on.

    Quarter finalImage source, .
  8. QF2 result - Maldini eliminates Ibrahimovicpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    Paolo Maldini (Italy) 58% Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden) 42%

    Zlatan falls at the quarter-final hurdle, knocked out by Paolo Maldini.

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  9. Get involvedpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

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    Dave, Cardiff: I'm sorry, Cristiano Ronaldo not fit to tie Zizou's boots. The true G.O.A.T.

    Anon: Zidane this century, next century...had it all. Won France a WC/Euros, Juventus, Madrid...Champions League...won it all.

  10. QF 1 result - Ronaldo winspublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) 51%, Zinedine Zidane (France) 49%

    So, so close, but Cristiano Ronaldo squeaks through to the semi-final.

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  11. Postpublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    Voting has closed, so who is through to the semi finals?

    The tension!

  12. Ronaldo or Zidane?published at 15:11 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    "Yeah, I'm going to be named as the favourite player."

    "No, you're not."

    Voting closes at 15:15 BST, one goes out in the quarter-final phase, but which one?

    Cristiano RonaldoImage source, Getty Images
  13. Get involvedpublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    #myeurofavourite or text 81111 (UK only - texts will be charged at your standard message rate)

    Mark, Witney: Has Sam (ref 14:43) forgotten that zidane headbutted another player and cost his country a world cup? How Ronaldo is not everyone's favourite player is based purely on non-sensical tribalism.

  14. Can't get any closerpublished at 15:07 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    Ten minutes left and this is how it stands in the vote between Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane.

    Great drama. Who's going to pinch this one?

    Vote here. Your vote could make the difference.

    Ronaldo and ZidaneImage source, .
  15. 'I really cannot believe it!published at 15:00 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    Re-live Scotland's dramatic Euro 2020 play-off win

    BBC Sport looks back at Scotland's dramatic route to the Euro 2020 tournament, when they met Serbia in the qualifying play-offs.

    Available to UK users only.

  16. Postpublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    Just under half an hour until voting closes for the quarter-finals.

    Here's a reminder of who remains in this round and who we lost in the last 16.

    Quarter final drawImage source, .
  17. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

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    James, West Kilbride: Totally respect all that Ronaldo has achieved, but has to be Zidane for me. Travesty if he goes out!

  18. Postpublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    Before Euro 2020, which begins on 11 June, watch a selection of England's best goals from their qualifying campaign, which saw Harry Kane finish as Europe's top scorer.

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  19. Get involvedpublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    #myeurofavourite or text 81111 (UK only - texts will be charged at your standard message rate)

    Sam, St Albans: How is Ronaldo still in as a 'favourite' player? Has everyone forgotten the 2006 world cup wink...

  20. 'Bergkamp has the touch of a master'published at 14:33 British Summer Time 9 June 2021

    Time for another wonder goal clip. And if you've never seen this moment of sheer magic from Dennis Bergkamp before then just sit back and enjoy this piece of brilliance from the 1998 World Cup.

    Yes, we're talking about the best player of the 21st Century, but this goal should be shown at any time.

    Media caption,

    Dennis Bergkamp scores wonder goal for Netherlands against Argentina at 1998 World Cup