Why does Cristiano Ronaldo wear long sleeve shirts when playing for Portugal and Juventus?
CRISTIANO RONALDO is aiming to fire Portugal to a second successive Euros title this summer. The Portugal ace and his team-mates are up against Hungary tonight in their first group game. YOU may have noticed that you've very rarely seen CR7 wear a short-sleeved shirt. And that's because for around the last decade, Cristiano Ronaldo has worn nothing but his now signature long-sleeves. 4 Ronaldo celebrates at Euro 2016 with his now signature long sleeve look Credit: AP:Associated Press  Through most of his time with Manchester United and then Real Madrid, the Portuguese star has stuck to this - except for a few rare occasions. No one is completely sure whether it is superstition, a fashion statement or simply the jersey he feels most comfortable in. But brand Ronaldo does have a certain 'look' - and this includes the long-sleeve shirt. Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo shouted 'f*** you' in face of referee as Uruguay knock Portugal out of the World Cup  4 The 2004 defeat to Greece in the Euro final was tough for the young Ronaldo to take Credit: Getty Images - Getty  Potentially the turning point could've been the painful Euro 2004 and World Cup 2006 campaigns, both of which ended with Ronaldo in tears on the pitch. He wore short-sleeves in the next two international tournaments, which were a failure - before making the switch for Euro 2012, where Portugal once again crashed out in a semi-final. Gary Neville thinks Lionel Messi will RETIRE from international football, whilst Cristiano Ronaldo will carry on  4 He wore short sleeves in the World Cup two years later - but hasn't since Credit: Getty  Whether it is superstition or fashion, Ronaldo's legend continues to grow thanks to his incredible exploits on the pitch.