In a year which saw Cristiano Ronaldo lead his Portugal side to Euro 2016 glory, Goal takes a look at a selection of the best images from the year just gone - they might be artistic, moving or simply a snapshot of a sensational moment, but they all deserve a place in the show..
A young Chapecoense supporter sits disorientated after hearing news of the plane crash that took the lives of 19 players and several members of staff.
Murtaza Ahmadi, a 5-year-old Afghan boy who rose to internet fame after being seen wearing a blue and white striped bag with 'Messi' written on the back, finally meets his hero.