We all know that the World Champions are an outfit to fear and France showed little fear during their semi final on Thursday; especially after going ahead through the Antoine Griezmann penalty.
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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.
Ronaldo didn’t have a say in the outcome of the final against France as he was stretchered off tears after just 25 minutes, but he has taken centre stage in the team’s celebrations.
“He could make the difference, but we were warriors on the pitch”.
Ronaldo came face-to-face with former manager Alex Ferguson, whom he terms as his father-figure in football.
President Rebelo de Sousa had said after the match at the Stade de France: “I had already said that we are the best in Europe”.
Former France global Frank Leboeuf has criticised UEFA’s decision to name Antoine Griezmann player of the tournament at Euro 2016 and feels Portugal defender Pepe deserved the award more than the Atletico Madrid forward.
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.
Despite Ronaldo being relegated to the sideline, Portugal wound up winning its first European title thanks to an incredible goal by Eder in the 109th minute.
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“It was hard to be without our best player [Ronaldo], the man who from one moment to another could make the difference, but God gives battles to the best soldiers and we were warriors on the pitch”.
