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Portugal beat France in historic Euro triumph

France dominated possession and also shots on target, but the first half saw Cristiano Ronaldo been stretched out after a knee collision with France midfielder Dimitri Payet.


Ronaldo handed the Captain band to Nani and that ended his tournament. The question now remains if Cristiano Ronaldo was fully fit for this competition maybe he was playing on injection and painkillers.

 Hugo Lloris enjoyed a first half of no threat has Nani and Co. Couldn't  make the needed impact, but on the other end Rui Patricio was outstanding saving a Griezman header, He was also called into action when Sissoko made a solo movement through the Portugal defense, Sissoko was arguably the best player in the first half.

After 90mins no goal from each side, the dominant of France was high, A well concentrated Portugal played without the service of their talisman Cristiano who had no part to play after sustaining a knee injury. Rui Patricio came out on top as he was excellent in both halves. Gignac almost grabbed the winning goal as he sees his shot hit the bar.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Eder celebrate after their shock victory over France

 Portugal had the best of chances in the extra period of the game, first an Eder powerful header which saw Hugo Lloris make a wonderful save, Raphael came closer after he hit the bar from a free kick which Mark Clattenburg made a wrong call. Sooner Portugal was on the  break as Eder scored what was the winning goal of the match and arguably the best goal of his career till date.
Hugo Lloris looks dejected
Real Madrid pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe complete a unique double the Champions League and European Championship in the same year. Renato Sanches becomes the youngest player (18years & 326days) to win the European Championship.
Eder netted the winning to see France loss on home soil for the first time.
                               France's players react after Eder's goal

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