Portugal Champion for the Sake of Ronaldo

Portugal Champion for the Sake of Ronaldo

Portugal Champion for the Sake of Ronaldo - Cristiano Ronaldo looked so devastated after suffering an injury in the final of the European Cup in 2016. However, his colleagues in the Portugal national team managed to make it back to smile thanks to victory over France.

Being captain once the mainstay of Portugal, Ronaldo only last for 25 minutes in the final at the Stade de France, Saint-Denis, on Monday (11/07/2016) pm dawn. CR7 could not continue the game with a knee injury after the hit French attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet.

Without Ronaldo, Portugal is trouble on the front lines. However, they defended very well to stem the onslaught-French onslaught. Up to 2x45 minutes of normal time expired, Portugal goalkeeper remains safe.

When the game is already into stoppage time, exactly 109 minutes, Portugal successfully made French jerks. Eder who entered as a substitute goalkeeper Hugo Lloris passing shot distance away. France was able to equalize in the remaining extra time and finally had to bite the finger at their own home. Portugal also appears as the champion and the first to win the European Cup.

"It's hard because we lost our top players and we put all our hopes on her because she can score anytime," said Pepe, who was named man of the match in the final, as reported by the official UEFA website.

"When he could not continue to play, I try to tell our teammates that we have to win for him," said Pepe.

"The coach prepares us very well. The substitute also entered at the right time. We shed blood, sweat, and tears us in this game," he said.