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Didier Deschamps' Tactical Indecision Costs France vs. Portugal in Euro Final

Portugal are 2016 UEFA European Championship winners thanks to a 1-0 victory over France after extra-time at Stade de France on Sunday.

The hosts’ wait for a third Euro title goes on, while the Portuguese are celebrating their first major international crown.

It took until the 109th minute for the deadlock to be broken in Saint-Denis, but when it finally was by Eder, it was worth the wait. The Lille OSC man let fly from outside the box, and Hugo Lloris in the home goal could do nothing to keep it out.

Despite their obvious disappointment at having lost the final, Didier Deschamps’ men can leave the tournament with their heads held high.