From Iceland's 'Viking claps' to Xherdan Shaqiri's acrobatics: Best photos of Euro 2016

From Iceland's 'Viking claps' to Xherdan Shaqiri's acrobatics: Best photos of Euro 2016

Here’s a look at some of the most memorable moments from the one-month football spectacle of Euro 2016 in France.

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal lifts the European Championship trophy after his side win 1-0 against France. Getty

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Eder scored the winning goal of the Euro 2016 final that sent the Portugal players wild in celebration. Ecstasy and agony - both in one picture. Getty

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England once again had a disappointing campaign at a major tournament, bowing out in the Round of 16 after a 2-1 loss to Iceland. Getty

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Antoine Griezmann converts the penalty to score the opening goal during the Euro 2016 semi-final match between Germany and France. Getty

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Iceland had a fairytale run till the quarter-finals and their “Viking thunder-clap” celebration with their fans is one of the lasting memories of Euro 2016. Getty

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and João Mário celebrate a goal during the dramatic, thrilling 3-3 draw between Portugal and Hungary. Reuters

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Dimitri Payet celebrates after he scored one of the goals of the tournament during the Group A match between France and Albania. Getty

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A steward tackles an invading fan during the Euro 2016 quarter-final match between Poland and Portugal.

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Ricardo Quaresma turned out to be the hero for Portugal as he kept his cool from the spot to send his team into the Euro 2016 semi-finals. Getty

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People watch on a giant screen the Euro 2016 final between Portugal and France, while Cristiano Ronaldo is evacuated on a stretcher after being injured. AFP

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Wales supporters covered France in a sea of red, as they turned up in massive numbers to support the The Dragons. Getty

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Wes Hoolahan scores his team’s first goal past Andreas Isaksson of Sweden during their Group E match. Republic of Ireland were one of the feel-good stories of Euro 2016. Getty

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Cristiano Ronaldo leapt into the iar to score a thumping header during the semi-final match between Portugal and Wales. Getty

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Spain’s goalkeeper David De Gea jumps for the ball during the Euro 2016 round of 16 football match against Italy. AFP

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