Published: Jul 11, 2016, 09:16 AM (IST)
Edited: Jul 11, 2016, 09:45 AM (IST)
The much hyped Euro 2016 came to an end when Portugal lifted their maiden European title on Sunday defeating France by 1-0. Meanwhile, it was not just the fans across globe joining in the celebrations of Portugal but the cricket fraternity too were seem to be having fun and supporting their favorite sportsman Christiano Ronaldo. Where India’s Yuvraj Singh was seen jumping to glory over the Portugal’s victory, ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle predictions were spot on as he was supporting Portugal all through the tournament. Gayle had also posted video of celebrating the entry of Portugal in quarter-final earlier. ALSO READ: Inzamam-ul-Haq not surprised with Shoaib Akhtar bashing Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh
My prediction from game one was spot on! #Euro2016Final #Portugal #champion2016 @Cristiano the greatest! What u y’all got to say now?! — Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) July 10, 2016
Yes there’s a lord! #Euro2016Final #POR #Portugal #EURO2016 #Eder#PORFRA — Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) July 10, 2016
Remarkable appointment by Portugal to announce @Cristiano as manager during extra time … — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 10, 2016
Ronaldo has got so much passion, desire and commitment, let alone class, ability and talent!! What a legend! #Euro2016Final #Ronaldo — James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) July 10, 2016
You could see it on his face,how much it meant to him..well done #cr7 and portugal team & hard luck France who played so well throughout the tournament#euro2016 A photo posted by Mandeep Singh (@mandeeps12) on
Portugal Portugal — Darren Sammy (@darrensammy88) July 10, 2016
Roshaan’s team won Well done Portugal .. CHAMPIONS EURO CUP.. A video posted by MH (@m_hafeez8) on
Champion. @Cristiano!#Euro2016Final pic.twitter.com/rGCddSfKk9 — Ellyse Perry (@EllysePerryFC) July 11, 2016
Evn d long tight hugs aftr d match speaks 4itself.Shows absolute cntntmnt&conveyance of thx 4putng evry bit of 1slf 4eachodr #Euro2016Final
— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9) July 11, 2016
And that’s it, well done PORTUGAL!!!!!#cr7 #EURO2016
— Wayne Parnell (@WayneParnell) July 10, 2016
Apart from these cricketers, India’s Mandeep Singh and Unmukt Chand were also happy with victory of Portugal. While former England cricketer Micheal Vaughan was surprised to find Ronaldo taking over the role of manager during extra time, James Taylor termed Ronaldo legend with this stunning win. Pakistan’s Mohammad Hafeez enjoyed time with his son Roshan and the video shows his son shouting for Portugal in the background. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Chris Gayle’s unique way of celebrating Portugals’ win!
In the history-making triumph, it was substitute forward Eder, who rarely scores for the national team, took a pass from Joao Moutinho in the 109th minute, cut onto his right, and unleashed the perfect strike towards the near-corner. France keeper and captain Hugo Lloris made a stretch but still failed to touch the ball. The statistics showed that France gained the upper hand with 56 percent ball possession and 7 on-target shots. But Portugal keeper Rui Patricio performed brilliantly to deny the hosts’ willingness to win the battle in 90 minutes.
