Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo (C) poses with team mates and the trophy for a photo after their team’s 1-0 win in the Euro 2016 final football match between Portugal and France at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on July 10, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / MIGUEL MEDINA
After a night of rowdy celebrations Portugal’s European champions led by Cristiano Ronaldo returned home to a heroes’ welcome on Monday and a country overjoyed by their upset win over France.
Tens of thousands of fans took over the streets of Lisbon waving red and green national flags to mark the historic victory set up by substitute Eder’s extra-time goal that stunned the hosts on Sunday night in the Euro 2016 final at the Stade de France.
Wow ??? pic.twitter.com/nF6BJPZYJp
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) July 11, 2016
Disclaimer
Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of Vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof.