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All UEFA EURO Match Information Including Stats, Goals, Results, History, and More
The UEFA Euro 2016 final was the final match of Euro 2016, the fifteenth edition of the European Football Championship, UEFA's quadrennial competition for national football teams in Europe. The match was played at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, on 10 July 2016, between Portugal and the host nation, France.
Portugal Overcome Early Loss of Ronaldo to Win First Major Tournament
Portugal overcame the early loss of captain Cristiano Ronaldo to beat hosts France in the Euro 2016 final and win their first major tournament. Ronaldo was forced off the pitch in the 25th minute after colliding with Dimitri Payet, and Portugal were dealt another blow when Nani was sent off in the 104th minute. However, substitute Éder scored the winning goal in the 109th minute to give Portugal their first major trophy since winning the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
The victory was a historic moment for Portugal, who had never won a major tournament before. It was also a special moment for Ronaldo, who had been instrumental in Portugal's success throughout the tournament. Despite his injury, Ronaldo was named the UEFA Player of the Tournament and was widely praised for his leadership and determination.
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