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An ode to Euro legend Gabor Kiraly

Reuters

Hungarian shot-stopper Gabor Kiraly captivated fans during his side's four Euro 2016 matches as the once-monolithic continental giant turned back the clock to finish top of Group F.

A melange of grace and power, few players in the tournament deserve a poetic tribute more than Kiraly, who will bid the contest adieu after his heroic lot were drubbed 4-0 by Belgium on Sunday.

In sweatpants as wet as a sodden French pitch,

You entertained the masses with efforts last ditch,

With a smile like an angel and a body like a dad,

You've unknowingly started the latest fashion fad,

Very little was expected of you and the rest,

Ten saves against Belgium was a tournament best,

Heroic performances atop sartorial lists

Gabor Kiraly, your presence will be missed

Here's a collection of photos of the 40-year-old Hungarian legend:

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