The story of Portugal's Euro 2016 victory, told in photos
With a stunning strike from an unexpected hero, and despite the loss of its iconic leader Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal has won Euro 2016, defeating host nation France 1-0 at the Stade de France in 120 minutes on Sunday.
Here's the incredible story, told in photos from the match:
Captains Ronaldo and Hugo Lloris lead their teams past the trophy and onto the field for the Euro 2016 final.
Paul Pogba feeling the heat at the Stade de France.
Ronaldo collides with Dimitri Payet in midfield ...
... and goes down clutching his left knee.
After coming off for treatment twice, Ronaldo cannot carry on and was stretchered off, in tears.
Related: Heartbreaking photos of Ronaldo's Euro 2016 final exit
Antoine Griezmann tests Rui Patricio with a glancing header ...
... but his effort landed off-target.
Patrice Evra keeping an eye on the ball as the match winds down.
Griezmann bursts past Portugal's midfielders.
Ricardo Quaresma, who came on for Ronaldo, attempts an overhead kick ...
... and also puts Laurent Koscielny into a headlock.
In the 92nd minute, Andre-Pierre Gignac smacked the inside of the post with one final shot ...
... but after the full 90 minutes, the match remained tied at 0-0.
Ronaldo returned to the sidelines for extra time with a knee wrap.
Substitute striker Eder came in and tasted grass after a rough challenge ...
... then tasted glory as he scored the tournament-winning goal with 11 minutes remaining.
Related - Watch: Eder's sensational finish puts Portugal ahead in 109th minute
Twelve years since his heartbreak in 2004, Ronaldo has finally secured international glory.
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