So much contrasting emotions from the two sides. Tears from both, but for many different reasons. Cristiano Ronaldo's sadness has turned to joy, while many of the France players look inconsolable as they sit dejected on the turf.
Portugal were crowned winners of Euro 2016 after beating hosts France at the Stade de France in Paris last night.
It came after 50 matches and 107 goals watched by more than 2.3million spectators in 10 host cities across France.
Underdogs Portugal won despite their star player and captain Cristiano Ronaldo being forced off with a knee injury.
Security was ramped up in and around stadium but some fans clashed with riot police near the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Party time
It's party time in Lisbon! Portuguese fans take to the streets to light flares, wave flags and honk their car horns to celebrate the nation's Euro 2016 win over France as Ronaldo lifts the trophy despite going off injured early.
Tens of thousands of jubilant fans lit flares, honked their car horns and waved flags and scarves to celebrate their country's first ever victory in a major football tournament.
The underdog national team triumphed in the face of adversity as they beat hosts France 1-0 after extra-time despite losing their captain and talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to injury just 25 minutes into the Euro 2016 final.
The three-time world player of the year was stretchered off in tears after clashing knees with West Ham and France midfielder Dimitri Payet but his agony later turned to ecstasy as a resilient Portugal ground out a win against all odds.
France had been heavy favourites going into the final but in a game unlikely to be remembered for anything other than the result the home nation could not capitalise on Ronaldo's early exit.
Substitute Andre-Pierre Gignac almost won it for the French at the end of normal time, when he turned and hit the inside of the post, but despite having numerous chances throughout the 120 minutes the hosts could not find a way through at the Stade de France in Paris.
In Ronaldo's absence it was left to former Swansea City striker Éder to take on the mantle of his country's hero. The 28-year-old produced a fine solo effort against the run of play, firing in a low, 25-yard drive past keeper Hugo Lloris with just over 10 minutes left in extra-time.
“I am very happy, of course. First of all I’d like to thank God for being with us, my wife, my mother, my grandson. My father wherever he is, he’s probably having a few beers.
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Pepe claims Cristiano Ronaldo's absence inspired team to Euro 2016 title
Ronaldo has described victory as 'one of the happiest moments of my life'
Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba both endured disappointing evenings
Didier Deschamps defended his France side despite lack of ruthless streak
Mark Clattenburg had barely any difficult decisions to make and made sure the Euro 2016 final passed by without controversy
Bayern Munich youngster Renato Sanches (left) was the youngest player to feature in a Euros final
Pepe hailed Cristiano Ronaldo's inspiration as Portugal stunned home nation France with a 1-0 victory in extra time at the Stade de France, despite losing their talismanic player after just 25 minutes.
Ronaldo, who was pictured hugging his former mentor Sir Alex Ferguson after the game, was carried off on a stretcher after never recovering from an early clash with Dmitri Payet which twisted his knee – and Portugal's hope appeared to go with him.
But an organised rear-guard action led by the Real Madrid defender, with Ronaldo urging his team on from the bench and delivering a passionate extra-time team talk, meant that they stayed in the game, with Eder coming off the bench to score with just 11 minutes of extra time remaining.
And Pepe said that Ronaldo's absence had inspired the team to victory 'When Cristiano said he couldn't go on, I tried to tell my team-mates that we had to win it for him, that we were going to fight for him,' said Pepe.
'It was tough because we lost our main man and we had all our hopes in him. He's a player who can score at any minute. We know his abilities. We poured our blood sweat and tear on to the pitch. We left if all on the pitch for our nation.
It came after 50 matches and 107 goals watched by more than 2.3million spectators in 10 host cities across France.
Underdogs Portugal won despite their star player and captain Cristiano Ronaldo being forced off with a knee injury.
Security was ramped up in and around stadium but some fans clashed with riot police near the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Party time
It's party time in Lisbon! Portuguese fans take to the streets to light flares, wave flags and honk their car horns to celebrate the nation's Euro 2016 win over France as Ronaldo lifts the trophy despite going off injured early.
Tens of thousands of jubilant fans lit flares, honked their car horns and waved flags and scarves to celebrate their country's first ever victory in a major football tournament.
The underdog national team triumphed in the face of adversity as they beat hosts France 1-0 after extra-time despite losing their captain and talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to injury just 25 minutes into the Euro 2016 final.
The three-time world player of the year was stretchered off in tears after clashing knees with West Ham and France midfielder Dimitri Payet but his agony later turned to ecstasy as a resilient Portugal ground out a win against all odds.
France had been heavy favourites going into the final but in a game unlikely to be remembered for anything other than the result the home nation could not capitalise on Ronaldo's early exit.
Substitute Andre-Pierre Gignac almost won it for the French at the end of normal time, when he turned and hit the inside of the post, but despite having numerous chances throughout the 120 minutes the hosts could not find a way through at the Stade de France in Paris.
In Ronaldo's absence it was left to former Swansea City striker Éder to take on the mantle of his country's hero. The 28-year-old produced a fine solo effort against the run of play, firing in a low, 25-yard drive past keeper Hugo Lloris with just over 10 minutes left in extra-time.
“I am very happy, of course. First of all I’d like to thank God for being with us, my wife, my mother, my grandson. My father wherever he is, he’s probably having a few beers.
- Manager Santos
“I’d like to give my thanks to Greece.
“Cristiano is an amazing example. Today he tried to remain on the pitch. He was very strong in the locker room, he helped all of the boys, that ‘s the definition of teamwork.
“We have a bright future but right now we need to celebrate.”
Pepe, having given so much during the 120 minutes, appears to throw up on the pitch, but quickly joined his team-mates to continue the celebrations.
Substitute Eder made life very difficult for the France defence through his aerial presence and physicality
Cristiano Ronaldo goes from tears of agony to those of joy as Portugal star suffers knee injury in Euro 2016 final before seeing team-mates go on to win the trophy
“I’d like to give my thanks to Greece.
“Cristiano is an amazing example. Today he tried to remain on the pitch. He was very strong in the locker room, he helped all of the boys, that ‘s the definition of teamwork.
“We have a bright future but right now we need to celebrate.”
Pepe, having given so much during the 120 minutes, appears to throw up on the pitch, but quickly joined his team-mates to continue the celebrations.
Substitute Eder made life very difficult for the France defence through his aerial presence and physicality
Cristiano Ronaldo goes from tears of agony to those of joy as Portugal star suffers knee injury in Euro 2016 final before seeing team-mates go on to win the trophy
We won it for Cristiano Ronaldo', says Pepe as Real Madrid man is congratulated by Sir Alex Ferguson after lifting Euro 2016 title
Pepe claims Cristiano Ronaldo's absence inspired team to Euro 2016 title
Ronaldo has described victory as 'one of the happiest moments of my life'
Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba both endured disappointing evenings
Didier Deschamps defended his France side despite lack of ruthless streak
Mark Clattenburg had barely any difficult decisions to make and made sure the Euro 2016 final passed by without controversy
Bayern Munich youngster Renato Sanches (left) was the youngest player to feature in a Euros final
Pepe hailed Cristiano Ronaldo's inspiration as Portugal stunned home nation France with a 1-0 victory in extra time at the Stade de France, despite losing their talismanic player after just 25 minutes.
Ronaldo, who was pictured hugging his former mentor Sir Alex Ferguson after the game, was carried off on a stretcher after never recovering from an early clash with Dmitri Payet which twisted his knee – and Portugal's hope appeared to go with him.
But an organised rear-guard action led by the Real Madrid defender, with Ronaldo urging his team on from the bench and delivering a passionate extra-time team talk, meant that they stayed in the game, with Eder coming off the bench to score with just 11 minutes of extra time remaining.
And Pepe said that Ronaldo's absence had inspired the team to victory 'When Cristiano said he couldn't go on, I tried to tell my team-mates that we had to win it for him, that we were going to fight for him,' said Pepe.
'It was tough because we lost our main man and we had all our hopes in him. He's a player who can score at any minute. We know his abilities. We poured our blood sweat and tear on to the pitch. We left if all on the pitch for our nation.
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