Here are five Portugal players to watch:___CRISTIANO RONALDOThe most compelling character on the Stade de France stage. ___PEPEThe love-him-or-hate-him Real Madrid defender had an excellent Euro 2016 until a thigh muscle injury kept him out of the semifinal. SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) " Portugal is facing France in the European Championship final on Sunday. The 22-year-old left-back has impressed at Euro 2016 after playing just once in Portugal's eight-match qualifying program. Adrien Silva did not play in the group-stage games, and his neat passing has coincided with Portugal improving in each game since.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 09, 2016 13:30 UTC