Sunday, July 3, 2016

Once rejected, Griezmann now toast of France at Euro 2016 (The Associated Press)

France's Antoine Griezmann, left, and Iceland's Gylfi Sigurdsson challenge for the ball during the Euro 2016 quarterfinal soccer match between France and Iceland, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, France, Sunday, July 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Antoine Griezmann defied plenty of skeptics by becoming the highest scorer at the European Championship. France's hopes of a first title since Euro 2000 rest largely on the slim shoulders of Griezmann, who is on the small side for an attacking player at 1.76 meters (5-foot-9). The 25-year-old forward scored with an excellent finish and set up two more goals as France swatted aside Iceland 5-2 on Sunday to set up a semifinal against Germany.


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