Cristiano Ronaldo throws reporter's microphone into lake

Video footage has emerged of football star Cristiano Ronaldo bringing an impromptu interview to a sudden halt - by throwing the reporter's microphone into a nearby lake.

The 21-second clip shows Portugal captain Ronaldo, surrounded by security guards, strolling by a lake.

When the reporter from Portugal's CMTV approaches to ask him a question, a silent Ronaldo wrestles the microphone from his grasp with one hand and pitches it into the water.

The 31-year-old Real Madrid star has been under pressure since refusing to congratulate Iceland's players following their 1-1 draw with his team in the opening game and missing a penalty in a second goalless draw with Austria.

Portugal will play Croatia in the last 16 at Euro 2016 after Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in thrilling 3-3 draw against Hungary today..