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The Guardian - UK
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The Euro 2016 minute: dia de Portugal

Campeões.
Campeões. Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images

1. The verdict

From Hal Robson-Kanu’s turn to Antoine Griezmann capturing hearts, our writers give their highs and lows from France.

Here they are in full

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Highs and lows. Composite: Guardian

2. Rising stock

Dominic Fifield picks five players whose reputations have been enhanced following their performances at the tournament.

Take a look

A cut above.
A cut above. Photograph: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP/Getty Images

3. Talking tactics

Portugal’s victory is a triumph of resilience and a well-drilled defensive unit, and their coach Fernando Santos takes the credit.

Michael Cox has more

Covered in glory.
Covered in glory. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters

4. Crying game

Cristiano Ronaldo wept with sorrow due to his early exit but cried with joy on Portugal’s greatest ever night.

So says David Hytner

Tears of joy.
Tears of joy. Photograph: Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty Images

5. Sacré Bleu!

France’s knotted midfield left them unable to get out of second gear and bound for failure in the final.

Barney Ronay reports

Poor Paul Pogba.
Poor Paul Pogba. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters
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