Friday, July 8, 2016

Mario looks to avoid 2nd final loss with Portugal in a year (The Associated Press)

Portugal's Joao Mario ponders a question during a press conference, in preparation of the Euro 2016 final soccer match between France and Portugal, at Marcoussis, south of Paris, France, Friday, July 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Cristiano Ronaldo and Ricardo Carvalho have waited a dozen years to reach another final with Portugal. Some teammates will have a more recent Portuguese setback on their minds going into Sunday's European Championship final against France. Joao Mario, William Carvalho, Rafa Silva and Raphael Guerreiro were in the squad at the European Under-21 Championship a year ago when Portugal was denied the title by Sweden.


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