Portugal defeats France in Euro 2016

Q.  Which country beat France to list the maiden major international trophy at Euro 2016?
- Published on 11 Jul 16

a. Portugal
b. Paraguay
c. Germany
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Portugal
 
Portugal against all odds defeated favourites France in the Euro 2016 to lift their maiden major international trophy despite losing marquees player and captain Cristiano Ronaldo due to a knee injury within 25 minutes.
  • Portuguese lifted their game to deny the attacking home team with stubborn defending.
  • Eder fired in a low shot that rocketed past Hugo Lloris sending the Portuguese camp into frenzy with what was a crucial shot of the game
  • Portugal’s man of the match was Pepe.

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