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Euro 2016 Finals: France Portugal

Updated 6:34 PM EDT, Sun July 10, 2016
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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated with teammate Eder, the goalscorer, after Portugal defeated France 1-0 to win Euro 2016.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated with teammate Eder, the goalscorer, after Portugal defeated France 1-0 to win Euro 2016.
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France's players were left stunned by the defeat which ended its hopes of a third European title.
France's players were left stunned by the defeat which ended its hopes of a third European title.
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Portugal had only qualified for the knockout phase by coming third in its group.
Portugal had only qualified for the knockout phase by coming third in its group.
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But it somehow managed to make the final and win the title courtesy of Eder's winner in extra-time.
But it somehow managed to make the final and win the title courtesy of Eder's winner in extra-time.
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Eder's 109th minute strike sparked wild celebrations as Portugal's players ran to congratulate each other.
Eder's 109th minute strike sparked wild celebrations as Portugal's players ran to congratulate each other.
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Eder's finish gave France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris no chance.
Eder's finish gave France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris no chance.
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Eder, a substitute, ran away in delight after firing home an unstoppable effort.
Eder, a substitute, ran away in delight after firing home an unstoppable effort.
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The forward has hardly featured in the tournament but his name will never be forgotten in Portugal or France now.
The forward has hardly featured in the tournament but his name will never be forgotten in Portugal or France now.
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Eder was a handful for the French defense throughout his time on the field of play.
Eder was a handful for the French defense throughout his time on the field of play.
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Ronaldo, who had come off injured in the first half, rooted for his teammates from the sidelines.
Ronaldo, who had come off injured in the first half, rooted for his teammates from the sidelines.
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France's forward Andre-Pierre Gignac went close just before the end of 90 minutes but his effort hit the post.
France's forward Andre-Pierre Gignac went close just before the end of 90 minutes but his effort hit the post.
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Portugal was forced to defend for long periods but held firm.
Portugal was forced to defend for long periods but held firm.
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Antoine Griezmann, the tournament's top scorer with six goals, wasted a glorious opportunity to win it for France with the scores level at 0-0.
Antoine Griezmann, the tournament's top scorer with six goals, wasted a glorious opportunity to win it for France with the scores level at 0-0.
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Olivier Giroud was kept in check by Portugal's Jose Fonte.
Olivier Giroud was kept in check by Portugal's Jose Fonte.
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Portugal's achievement is even more remarkable given it won without Ronaldo.
Portugal's achievement is even more remarkable given it won without Ronaldo.
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Even  the moths were starting to bug Ronaldo after he suffered an injury.
Even the moths were starting to bug Ronaldo after he suffered an injury.
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Ronaldo's final looked like it would end in tears after he was forced to leave the field on a stretcher after suffering a knee injury.  The Portugal star lasted just 23 minutes and was visibly upset.
Ronaldo's final looked like it would end in tears after he was forced to leave the field on a stretcher after suffering a knee injury. The Portugal star lasted just 23 minutes and was visibly upset.
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Ronaldo, 31, last played in a Euro final back in 2004 when Portugal was beaten at home by Greece.
Ronaldo, 31, last played in a Euro final back in 2004 when Portugal was beaten at home by Greece.
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First aid attendants surrounded  Ronaldo as it became increasingly clear he was unable to continue.
First aid attendants surrounded Ronaldo as it became increasingly clear he was unable to continue.
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Ronaldo had left the field to receive treatment and come back on but the pain was too much for him to continue.
Ronaldo had left the field to receive treatment and come back on but the pain was too much for him to continue.
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It was a collision with France's Dimitri Payet which led to Ronaldo's injury.
It was a collision with France's Dimitri Payet which led to Ronaldo's injury.
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 France's top scorer Griezmann found it difficult to make an impression during a tight first half.
France's top scorer Griezmann found it difficult to make an impression during a tight first half.
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Neither side managed to find a way through in a tight and cagey first half.
Neither side managed to find a way through in a tight and cagey first half.
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Portugal fans watched on as its team tried to overcome the loss of its star player.
Portugal fans watched on as its team tried to overcome the loss of its star player.
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France won the 1984 Euros and 1998 World Cup when it hosted the tournaments.
France won the 1984 Euros and 1998 World Cup when it hosted the tournaments.
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There were some rather adventurous outfits on display as fans got into the spirit of the day.
There were some rather adventurous outfits on display as fans got into the spirit of the day.
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Portugal fans were in good voice ahead of the tie.
Portugal fans were in good voice ahead of the tie.
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