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Ronaldo finally slays Welsh dragon - but Bale & Co. will be legends forever

The Welsh are on their way home after losing 2-0 to Portugal, but the memories of their astonishing achievement in this tournament will last forever for the fans and the players

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They are gone but they won't be forgotten. Wales have lit up Euro 2016 and Chris Coleman's side have won the hearts of a nation - despite losing their semi-final to Portugal in Lyon on Wednesday.

The Welsh team had failed to qualify for a major tournament since 1958. That was 58 years ago and not even their coach had been born when a 17-year-old Pele knocked them out of the World Cup in Sweden.