But the French playmaker also in that instant made sworn enemies much farther away on Sunday – in Iran.
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The talismanic left-hander posted a video on Facebook where is seen standing beside a TV set which shows Ronaldo lifting the trophy.
The victory marks a healing of sorts for Portugal after their shock defeat in the Euro 2004 final when they lost 1-0 to unfancied Greece on home turf.
But not everyone agreed with the abuse, with at least one poster asking for forgiveness from “all Iranians”.
Eder’s only other experience of playing in a major global tournament arrived at the 2014 World Cup when he made one start and two substitute appearances, as Portugal were eliminated at the group stage.
Quaresma replaced Ronaldo in the first half of the final against France after the captain suffered a knee injury.
“Cristiano is fundamental to us”, Santos said. They have quality and ability, along with our coach’s strategy to win.I’ve always said I wanted to win a trophy with the national team and make history.
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The strike was shortlisted along with Xherdan Shaqiri’s scissor kick for Switzerland against Poland, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s audacious backheel finish for the eventual champions against Hungary. The 26-year-old’s contract expires in 12 months’ time, but most Liverpool fans want his deal renewed. “I do not agree with this choice”, Leboeuf said. I don’t know what he thought when he hugged me but Portugal were just winners. However, they could not break down a Portuguese defense in which man-of-the-match Pepe was majestic and goalkeeper Rui Patricio produced a string of dramatic saves.
