Sporting News · Jan 9, 2017
Ronaldo like a 12th player during Euro 2016 final – Santos
Portugal coach Fernando Santos and captain Cristiano Ronaldo (AFP)Portugal coach Fernando Santos hailed Cristiano Ronaldo and said his captain was a 12th player during their Euro 2016 final win.
Ronaldo came off after just 25 minutes of the decider in July last year due to a knee injury, but his side managed to edge France 1-0 after extra time.
The Real Madrid star, along with his coach, was vocal from the sidelines as Eder proved the match-winner.
Santos praised Ronaldo for his role in helping Portugal secure a first major trophy.
"Cristiano played part of the final. Second, his presence on the field, after he went off injured, it was like having a 12th player," he told Corriere della Sera.