The hosts were beaten 1-0 by Portugal after extra time at the Stade de France but Deschamps is not planning to step down, pointing out that his contract runs through the 2018 World Cup in Russian Federation.
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“I felt it would be him who would resolve the game in extra-time”.
‘We have a great captain, it is an honour to play alongside him and have him in the national team and all Portuguese people should be proud to have Cristiano.
“Eder, whose goal resulted in Portugal winning the championship, also praised Ronaldo’s pep talk, “[Ronaldo] told me I would score the winning goal for the team”, he told “O Jogo”, a Portuguese sports newspaper.
They seemed to be inspired by Ronaldo’s re-emergence and the Real Madrid forward was soon leaping off the bench in celebrations.
Portugal is handsome, it is majestic, it is serene, it is gothic and baroque and a place I think everyone should visit in their lifetime.
The 30-year-old, from Arboretum, Worcester, was due to start her shift at St Stephen’s Care Home, Droitwich Road, and was taking her flag along as numerous residents had backed Portugal after England’s defeat.
The 25-year-old Griezmann scored six goals during his Euro campaign but could not find a way past Pepe and company during the final in which they lost 1-0.
Ronaldo, who went off injured in the final but saw his tears of despair turn into tears of joy as he ultimately lifted the trophy, picked up 13% of the vote.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s side qualified for the last 16 with three draws and have won only one match in the entire competition over 90 minutes.
The longer the game went on, the more you thought the Portuguese would get their chance – and they took it when it came.
“Words fail me. We deserved it”.
“Cristiano is fundamental to us”, Santos said.
“I admire the strength he has”.
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Not in a million years did anyone expect Portugal to progress through the finals, let alone win the final against home team France. You deserve this as you always believed in us.
