“I don’t think we played with the brakes on by any means”, he said.
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Portuguese tourism officials on Tuesday invited the France supporter who was consoled by a young Portugal fan following the hosts’ narrow Euro 2016 defeat in images that have taken the internet by storm.
Los Blancos could also depart on their tour of the United States without Ronaldo who would instead focus on recovery at their Valdebebas training ground.
Portugal’s sports press hailed the team on Monday with headlines including “Epic”, “Eternal” and “Pride of Portugal”.
The Atletico Madrid star scored six goals in all – twice as many as any other player – and set up a further two during France’s run to the final, where they were beaten 1-0 after extra-time by Portugal.
“He told me I was going to score the winning goal”, said Eder who plays for French side Lille and only went on in the 79th minute. He always has confidence and is positive and that’s what he gave us’. Ronaldo’s tears of pain and anguish as he was carried off turned to tears of joy at the final whistle. And Lloris was the latest to raise questions about the manner of Portugal’s wins. France started the match as strong favourites after beating Germany 2-0 in the semi-final.
But the decision to name Dimitri Payet as Player of the Tournament – even if it was based on the Uefa barometer – proved more controversial.
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France coach Didier Deschamps did not hide his bitter disappointment after finding himself on the losing end of a final for a change yesterday. In all, 1,550 people were arrested by police during the Euro 2016 soccer tournament, with 64 expelled from the country and 59 sentenced to jail or given suspended jail terms for various offences, he said.
