Underdogs Portugal have been crowned the winners of Euro 2016 after beating hosts France 1-0 in extra-time despite losing their captain and talisman Cristiano Ronaldo (pictured left and main lifting the trophy) less than half an hour into the match.
The three times world player of the year was stretchered off in tears after suffering a knee injury but that did not stop his resilient team-mates from going on to record an unlikely victory against the odds. It was striker Éder who proved to be the hero as he broke the deadlock with a fine solo effort just over 10 minutes from the end of the game. France had been favourites going into the final but despite having numerous chances they could not find the goal that would have sent their home fans into raptures. As it was, the nation was left to reflect on a bitter end to the tournament (inset) as Portugal won the European Championships for the first time and sent their own supporters wild.
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