Portugal are European champions
A goal of breathtaking genius by Eder in extra-time gifted Portugal their first European glory and left France desolate and heartbroken.
It was a goal that came from nothing, from an unlikely source but it was special. Eder from 25 yards shoved off a challenge from Kochielny before striking low and hard to beat Lloris in post for the host.
The Selecao gave everything for Ronaldo who was carried off the pitch on a stretcher in pain, in tears when he was cluttered into after 23 minutes.
And when he returned limping on a strapped knee, the Portuguese football god had turned into an assistant manager issuing instructions and motivating his charges from the touchline.
It was a story of great attitude, determination and commitment from a Portuguese side who many had given up on and never gave a chance.
But the players never gave up on themselves and when their star man was out injured they turned their weakness into strength, played a compact game and kept the host quiet for most part.
It was a goal that came from nothing, from an unlikely source but it was special. Eder from 25 yards shoved off a challenge from Kochielny before striking low and hard to beat Lloris in post for the host.
The Selecao gave everything for Ronaldo who was carried off the pitch on a stretcher in pain, in tears when he was cluttered into after 23 minutes.
And when he returned limping on a strapped knee, the Portuguese football god had turned into an assistant manager issuing instructions and motivating his charges from the touchline.
It was a story of great attitude, determination and commitment from a Portuguese side who many had given up on and never gave a chance.
But the players never gave up on themselves and when their star man was out injured they turned their weakness into strength, played a compact game and kept the host quiet for most part.
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