 "Euro 2016: How the football world cheered Portugal’s victory on Twitter")
24 teams, 51 games, 108 goals.
— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) July 10, 2016
One new champion! #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/OZ4pQMGvUC
After a month-long tournament, Portugal were crowned the new Euro champions on Sunday beating France on its home turf with an extra-time goal. France were the favourites before the game, but luck was on Portugal’s side. Even though the team’s talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo spent most of the match in the dugout due to an injury, Portugal sailed home with an unlikely goal by substitute Eder at the 109th minute of the game. Here’s how the players and the football community reacted to Portugal’s victory.
Proud of my team. Proud of my country. Make them believe. #JustDoIt pic.twitter.com/Zt2iqmDPZQ
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) July 10, 2016
Midfielder André Gomes was ecstatic after the victory, he posted a tweet in Spanish, exclaiming, “Believe it! Alone, accompanied, silent or screaming. Me, you, us! We believe together!”
Acreditem! Sozinhos, acompanhados, em silêncio ou aos gritos. Comigo, contigo, connosco! Acreditemos juntos! pic.twitter.com/cm9ibP9ukq
— André Gomes (@aftgomes) July 10, 2016
Football club Chelsea took the opportunity to cheer for Ricardo Carvalho, who is centre back for the Portugal national team and also was a defender for Chelsea.
Congratulations to Portugal and legendary Blue Ricardo Carvalho - European champions!
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 10, 2016
Impact Shorts
More ShortsChristiano Ronaldo took another opportunity to rejoice in the team’s victory.
🏆✌🏼️🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/6Qvd9yKpUD
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) July 11, 2016
Portugal’s renowned winger Nani dedicated the victory to the battle-wounded Ronaldo, calling him “more than just a captain”.Central defender Pepe acknowledged how intense and important the victory was for team Portugal.
Pepe: "We poured our blood, sweat and tears into this."#EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/jcfOechx3H
— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) July 10, 2016
Even though France had the home advantage and won their last ten games against Portugal, the team marched to their victory yesterday.
Portugal's name is on the Henri Delaunay trophy for the first time!#EURO2016 @selecaoportugal #POR pic.twitter.com/KRN9v5EpT8
— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) July 10, 2016
Spanish national team and Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez presented the Euro 2016 trophy to Portugal.
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez presenting the Henri Delaunay trophy before the #Euro2016 final kick-off. pic.twitter.com/GRdn25dExW
— Barca News Forum (@BarcaNewsForum) July 10, 2016
Renato Sanches was the SOCAR Young Player of the Tournament.
Congratulations @renatosanches35!
— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) July 10, 2016
SOCAR Young Player of the Tournament!#PORFRA #POR #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/1m6fQx9C9h
His succinct tweet saying “European champion” was packed with jubilation.
Campeão europeu 🙌🏽⚽️✌🏽️ pic.twitter.com/qVEUdahYKf
— renatosanches (@renatosanches35) July 10, 2016
Even the stoic coach Fernando Santos got emotional after the victory.
Santos: "Wherever we’ve gone there have always been Portuguese fans. This lifted our souls." #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/DlT6zdcfcP
— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) July 10, 2016
Players from around the globe, regardless of their club or nation, wished the new champions.
Parabéns @selecaoportugal Parabéns mis amigos !!! @Cristiano @officialpepe
— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) July 10, 2016
Last but not least ... special congratulations to my 2 former @realmadriden teammates @Cristiano & @officialpepe! 👏 #EURO2016 #PORFRA #POR
— Mesut Özil (@M10) July 10, 2016
Enjoy those special moments, @aftgomes! Congratulations! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #PORFRA #EURO2016 @valenciacf
— Shkodran Mustafi (@MustafiOfficial) July 10, 2016
Congratulations Portugal! 🏆 And unlucky France, you hosted an unbelievable tournament 👏🏻 #Euro2016 pic.twitter.com/CKRYD1Hp1C
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) July 10, 2016
Congratulations to Portugal and my friends @officialpepe and @cristiano who succeed us as #Euro champions
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) July 10, 2016
Congratulations to the new reigning champions of Europe!
— Claudia Neto (@claudia7neto) July 11, 2016
Congratulations, @selecaoportugal - #EURO2016 winners! 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/YLLCxuufCC
— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) July 10, 2016
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