Portugal stunned the world by defeating host nation France in EURO2016 final
Portugal conquered the early loss of skipper
Cristiano Ronaldo to beat has France in the
Euro 2016 last and win their first major
competition on account of substitute Eder's sublime
additional time strike.
Genuine Madrid forward Ronaldo was carted away in
tears in the 25th moment at Paris' Stade de
France, eight minutes in the wake of harming his knee in a
Takle with France's Dimitri Payet.
France, the firm top picks, were not able
profit by Ronaldo's nonattendance, in spite of the fact that they
Nearly won it toward the end of ordinary time when
substitute Andre-Pierre Gignac turned and hit
within the post.
Raphael Guerreiro hit the bar with a free-kick for
Portugal following 108 minutes, yet seconds after that attack
they were ahead when Eder blasted a low, 25-yard
drive past goalie Hugo Lloris.
Ronaldo, who had given his Portugal partners
vivified consolation in the break some time recently
additional time, was putting forth as much strategic counsel
as mentor Fernando Santos in disorganized shutting
minutes - and he was lessened to tears once
more at the last shriek before lifting the trophy
that has escaped his nation for so long.
Portuguese ruin French gathering
Portugal win was for Ronaldo - Pepe
We discarded an awesome chance - Deschamps
Ronaldo has guaranteed the Game's real prizes -
for example, the Champions League with Manchester
Joined together and Real Madrid - yet a point of interest triumph
with his nation has dependably evaded him.
The biggest frustration was when, as hosts
of Euro 2004, Portugal were beaten 1-0 by rank
untouchables Greece in the final at Lisbon's well known
Stadium of Light.
Portugal additionally lost in the World Cup semi-finals in
2006, the quarter-finals at Euro 2008 and the
semi-finals at Euro 2012 - and it resembled the
condemnation would strike again when Ronaldo lay on
the turf upset after two endeavors to play on
through the agony.
What a differentiating picture it was in the end
seconds of additional time as he essentially assumed responsibility
of group issues and cheerfully caught
mentor Santos, before separating in tears
at the point when British official Mark Clattenburg flagged
full-time.
Ronaldo, with his knee vigorously strapped, then
stumbled up the progressions to lift the Euro 2016 trophy
furthermore, fill a crevice in his sparkling rundown of distinctions.
He was then all important focal point in the resulting
festivities, lying on the floor before his
upbeat buddies.
The 31-year-old's night began and finished in
tears, however this was an adventure from anguish to
joy - and his status as a Portuguese national
saint was established considerably further.
Solid Portugal take care of business
Portugal may have been unspectacular victors
of an unspectacular Euro 2016 - they won as it were
one game in a hour and a half.
Yet, this intense, strong, sorted out team under
mcoach Santos were advocated in nature
festivities that occurred before their fans
at Stade de France after the trophy presentation.
They completed third in their gathering, defeated of
second place by Iceland's very late victor
against Austria, an outcome that prompted England's
destruction in the last 16.
Eder scores additional time champ for Portugal
Portugal saw off the capable Croatia in additional
time in the keep going 16, beat Poland on punishments in
the quarter-finals and afterward finished the immense
Wales experience with a 2-0 win in the semi-
finals.
Each quality that kept them in conflict - yet
never earned the approvals - was on show here as
they delivered on France what Greece had
delivered on them at Euro 2004.
With goalkeeper Rui Patricio courageous and
Defenders Pepe and Jose Fonte exceptional,
they disappointed France, developing in danger and
quality as a to a great extent repetitive last kept running on.
This was the best minute in Portugal's
football history and the festivals were commendable
of the event.
Misfortune for hosts France
France went into this Euro 2016 last upheld by
a tide of feeling and desire after triumph
against World Cup holders Germany in
Thursday's semi-last in Marseille.
Goalkeeper Lloris, one of France's senior figures,
discussed how Euro 2016 had helped the
populace "get away from" the torment of the Paris
assaults in November, in which 130 individuals kicked the bucket
what's more, hundreds more were harmed.
France's players have been honorable and conveyed
that weight unhesitatingly to achieve the last against
Portugal, however there was to be no upbeat
conclusion to this crusade as they neglected to
imitate the structure that beat Germany.
Maybe that weight was at long last a lot for
them here with the country behind them. They
were not able exploit what ought to
have been a tremendous lift to their trusts when
Ronaldo went off - undoubtedly his flight appeared
to impact the hosts more than Portugal.
Gignac just about gave a sensational winning objective
in the last seconds of typical time, yet in the
last retribution Didier Deschamps' side were
not able to meet people's high expectations and endured the
biting frustration of annihilation in a noteworthy last in
their own capital city.
Attack of the moths
Moths assume control over the Stade de France
The Stade de France was attacked by moths in
the prior hours kick-off, making life
uncomfortable for fans, players and authorities.
Floodlights were left on at the stadium the night
prior to the diversion, drawing in moths who were still
there when the groups and supporters arrived.
France mentor Deschamps, ref Clattenburg
furthermore, his group, in addition to players in the warm-up were
under attack, swatting them away while staff in
the stadium utilized brushes to endeavor to get free
of the bugs.
Also, in a picture that was seen the world over,
a moth arrived all over as he sat in
tears on the turf in the wake of succumbing to a knee
harm just 25 minutes into the Euro 2016 last.
Man of the match - Rui Patricio (Portugal)
What they said
France supervisor Didier Deschamps: "The
frustration is there and it's massive. There
are no words to portray this inclination.
"Plainly we had our odds however we weren't
sufficiently calm. My players gave everything
this evening however shockingly we needed what is
crucial. We need to attempt and process this.
"There is no chance to get of decreasing their
frustration, yet we should not overlook the
energy of a huge number of individuals which our run
created. It is difficult to take a gander at the positives now
however, there are numerous.
"We didn't play with the brakes on yet Portugal
are great at preventing you from playing. They play
as a unit. Without Cristiano Ronaldo they had
one less assaulting alternative.
"We didn't play a terrible amusement. We put it all on the line."
Portugal gaffer Fernando Santos: "Most importantly I'd
like to express gratitude toward God for being with us, my better half, my
mother, my grandson. My dad wherever he is,
he's presumably having a couple of lagers.
"Cristiano Ronaldo is an astounding illustration. Today
he attempted to stay on the pitch. He was exceptionally
solid in the locker room, he helped the greater part of the
young men, that is the meaning of collaboration.
"We have a splendid future however at this moment we require
to celebrate."
Previous England commander Alan Shearer, talking
on Match of the Day: "Portugal set their framework
up and said, 'this is the means by which we'll play, come and attempt
to separate us'. It was a splendid objective to win
it, he was huge and solid. The completion was
great."
Previous England midfielder Danny Murphy,
talking on Match of the Day: "It's an astonishing
story for a group who weren't fancied before or
amid the competition.
"Portugal have indicated they have character
also, quality. Today evening time they didn't require Cristiano
Ronaldo. Individuals won't recall that he didn't play
much this evening, they'll recollect that he captained
them to their first significant trophy.
France 1998 World Cup victor Thierry Henry,
talking on Match of the Day: "It's a dismal day.
We have a considerable measure of Portuguese in France. We'll
catch wind of this for a looong time.
"You can just win a competition as a group -
impeccable case, Ronaldo turns out and
Portugal win it. It resembled, 'how about we do it for him'."
The last in numbers
35: Portugal have won their first European
Title after 35 recreations at the competition.
10: They are the tenth diverse country to be
European champions.
6: Eder is the 6th substitute to score in a
European Championship last, alongside Oliver
Bierhoff, Sylvain Wiltord, David Trezeguet, Juan
Mata and Fernando Torres.
3: Portugal turn into the main group in European
Title history to go to additional time three
times in the same competition.
80: They took until the 80th moment to enroll a
shot on focus on, the longest sit tight for a group in a
European Championship final.
Cristiano Ronaldo to beat has France in the
Euro 2016 last and win their first major
competition on account of substitute Eder's sublime
additional time strike.
Genuine Madrid forward Ronaldo was carted away in
tears in the 25th moment at Paris' Stade de
France, eight minutes in the wake of harming his knee in a
Takle with France's Dimitri Payet.
France, the firm top picks, were not able
profit by Ronaldo's nonattendance, in spite of the fact that they
Nearly won it toward the end of ordinary time when
substitute Andre-Pierre Gignac turned and hit
within the post.
Raphael Guerreiro hit the bar with a free-kick for
Portugal following 108 minutes, yet seconds after that attack
they were ahead when Eder blasted a low, 25-yard
drive past goalie Hugo Lloris.
Ronaldo, who had given his Portugal partners
vivified consolation in the break some time recently
additional time, was putting forth as much strategic counsel
as mentor Fernando Santos in disorganized shutting
minutes - and he was lessened to tears once
more at the last shriek before lifting the trophy
that has escaped his nation for so long.
Portuguese ruin French gathering
Portugal win was for Ronaldo - Pepe
We discarded an awesome chance - Deschamps
Ronaldo has guaranteed the Game's real prizes -
for example, the Champions League with Manchester
Joined together and Real Madrid - yet a point of interest triumph
with his nation has dependably evaded him.
The biggest frustration was when, as hosts
of Euro 2004, Portugal were beaten 1-0 by rank
untouchables Greece in the final at Lisbon's well known
Stadium of Light.
Portugal additionally lost in the World Cup semi-finals in
2006, the quarter-finals at Euro 2008 and the
semi-finals at Euro 2012 - and it resembled the
condemnation would strike again when Ronaldo lay on
the turf upset after two endeavors to play on
through the agony.
What a differentiating picture it was in the end
seconds of additional time as he essentially assumed responsibility
of group issues and cheerfully caught
mentor Santos, before separating in tears
at the point when British official Mark Clattenburg flagged
full-time.
Ronaldo, with his knee vigorously strapped, then
stumbled up the progressions to lift the Euro 2016 trophy
furthermore, fill a crevice in his sparkling rundown of distinctions.
He was then all important focal point in the resulting
festivities, lying on the floor before his
upbeat buddies.
The 31-year-old's night began and finished in
tears, however this was an adventure from anguish to
joy - and his status as a Portuguese national
saint was established considerably further.
Solid Portugal take care of business
Portugal may have been unspectacular victors
of an unspectacular Euro 2016 - they won as it were
one game in a hour and a half.
Yet, this intense, strong, sorted out team under
mcoach Santos were advocated in nature
festivities that occurred before their fans
at Stade de France after the trophy presentation.
They completed third in their gathering, defeated of
second place by Iceland's very late victor
against Austria, an outcome that prompted England's
destruction in the last 16.
Eder scores additional time champ for Portugal
Portugal saw off the capable Croatia in additional
time in the keep going 16, beat Poland on punishments in
the quarter-finals and afterward finished the immense
Wales experience with a 2-0 win in the semi-
finals.
Each quality that kept them in conflict - yet
never earned the approvals - was on show here as
they delivered on France what Greece had
delivered on them at Euro 2004.
With goalkeeper Rui Patricio courageous and
Defenders Pepe and Jose Fonte exceptional,
they disappointed France, developing in danger and
quality as a to a great extent repetitive last kept running on.
This was the best minute in Portugal's
football history and the festivals were commendable
of the event.
Misfortune for hosts France
France went into this Euro 2016 last upheld by
a tide of feeling and desire after triumph
against World Cup holders Germany in
Thursday's semi-last in Marseille.
Goalkeeper Lloris, one of France's senior figures,
discussed how Euro 2016 had helped the
populace "get away from" the torment of the Paris
assaults in November, in which 130 individuals kicked the bucket
what's more, hundreds more were harmed.
France's players have been honorable and conveyed
that weight unhesitatingly to achieve the last against
Portugal, however there was to be no upbeat
conclusion to this crusade as they neglected to
imitate the structure that beat Germany.
Maybe that weight was at long last a lot for
them here with the country behind them. They
were not able exploit what ought to
have been a tremendous lift to their trusts when
Ronaldo went off - undoubtedly his flight appeared
to impact the hosts more than Portugal.
Gignac just about gave a sensational winning objective
in the last seconds of typical time, yet in the
last retribution Didier Deschamps' side were
not able to meet people's high expectations and endured the
biting frustration of annihilation in a noteworthy last in
their own capital city.
Attack of the moths
Moths assume control over the Stade de France
The Stade de France was attacked by moths in
the prior hours kick-off, making life
uncomfortable for fans, players and authorities.
Floodlights were left on at the stadium the night
prior to the diversion, drawing in moths who were still
there when the groups and supporters arrived.
France mentor Deschamps, ref Clattenburg
furthermore, his group, in addition to players in the warm-up were
under attack, swatting them away while staff in
the stadium utilized brushes to endeavor to get free
of the bugs.
Also, in a picture that was seen the world over,
a moth arrived all over as he sat in
tears on the turf in the wake of succumbing to a knee
harm just 25 minutes into the Euro 2016 last.
Man of the match - Rui Patricio (Portugal)
What they said
France supervisor Didier Deschamps: "The
frustration is there and it's massive. There
are no words to portray this inclination.
"Plainly we had our odds however we weren't
sufficiently calm. My players gave everything
this evening however shockingly we needed what is
crucial. We need to attempt and process this.
"There is no chance to get of decreasing their
frustration, yet we should not overlook the
energy of a huge number of individuals which our run
created. It is difficult to take a gander at the positives now
however, there are numerous.
"We didn't play with the brakes on yet Portugal
are great at preventing you from playing. They play
as a unit. Without Cristiano Ronaldo they had
one less assaulting alternative.
"We didn't play a terrible amusement. We put it all on the line."
Portugal gaffer Fernando Santos: "Most importantly I'd
like to express gratitude toward God for being with us, my better half, my
mother, my grandson. My dad wherever he is,
he's presumably having a couple of lagers.
"Cristiano Ronaldo is an astounding illustration. Today
he attempted to stay on the pitch. He was exceptionally
solid in the locker room, he helped the greater part of the
young men, that is the meaning of collaboration.
"We have a splendid future however at this moment we require
to celebrate."
Previous England commander Alan Shearer, talking
on Match of the Day: "Portugal set their framework
up and said, 'this is the means by which we'll play, come and attempt
to separate us'. It was a splendid objective to win
it, he was huge and solid. The completion was
great."
Previous England midfielder Danny Murphy,
talking on Match of the Day: "It's an astonishing
story for a group who weren't fancied before or
amid the competition.
"Portugal have indicated they have character
also, quality. Today evening time they didn't require Cristiano
Ronaldo. Individuals won't recall that he didn't play
much this evening, they'll recollect that he captained
them to their first significant trophy.
France 1998 World Cup victor Thierry Henry,
talking on Match of the Day: "It's a dismal day.
We have a considerable measure of Portuguese in France. We'll
catch wind of this for a looong time.
"You can just win a competition as a group -
impeccable case, Ronaldo turns out and
Portugal win it. It resembled, 'how about we do it for him'."
The last in numbers
35: Portugal have won their first European
Title after 35 recreations at the competition.
10: They are the tenth diverse country to be
European champions.
6: Eder is the 6th substitute to score in a
European Championship last, alongside Oliver
Bierhoff, Sylvain Wiltord, David Trezeguet, Juan
Mata and Fernando Torres.
3: Portugal turn into the main group in European
Title history to go to additional time three
times in the same competition.
80: They took until the 80th moment to enroll a
shot on focus on, the longest sit tight for a group in a
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