(AFP photo)PARIS - Cristiano Ronaldo was stretchered off in tears but an extra-time goal by Eder saw Portugal beat hosts France 1-0 in Sunday's Euro 2016 final to win their first major tournament. Portugal striker Eder slots home the only goal of the match to give Portugal its first European championship. The victory ended Portugal's run of 10 straight defeats against France, who had eliminated them in the semi-finals at Euro 1984, Euro 2000 and the 2006 World Cup. France coach Didier Deschamps had hoped to lead his side to a fourth major tournament win, and third on home soil after Euro 1984 and the 1998 World Cup, when he was captain. There was an early exchange of chances -- Nani shooting over for Portugal, tournament top scorer Antoine Griezmann's header drawing a fine finger-tip save from Rui Patricio -- before Ronaldo took centre-stage.

Source: Bangkok Post July 10, 2016 21:39 UTC