Monday, July 11, 2016

Portuguese media hails team after Euro 2016 triumph (Reuters)

Fans of Portugal react as they watch the Euro 2016 final between Portugal and France at a public screening in Lisbon, Portugal, July 10, 2016. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante

(Reuters) - Portugal's triumphant soccer team arrive home later on Monday on a plane named after the country's late football legend Eusebio and will continue their celebrations after the dramatic win over hosts France in the Euro 2016 final. Local media have kicked off the heroes' welcome, with Publico newspaper declaring "10th of July, Portugal's Day" with a photograph of Eder celebrating the match-winning goal in the 109th minute that gave the country a first European title. Sports paper O Jogo gave its headline "Eternal" with a picture of the whole team.


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