SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) -- Portugal overcame the loss of injured captain Cristiano Ronaldo to beat France 1-0 in the European Championship final on Sunday, with a goal in extra time from substitute Eder securing their country's first football title. Just as the final looked destined for a penalty shootout, Eder cut through the French defense and struck a low shot from 25 meters (yards) past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in the 109th minute at the Stade de France. Twelve years after losing to Greece on home soil in their last final appearance, it was Portugal's turn to spoil the host nation's party.
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