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France’s knotted midfield left them bound for failurePortugal were worthy winners of Euro 2016, and uplifting ones too, as when it mattered most the hosts, France, were unable to stutter up out of second gear and were beaten 1-0 -
Allardyce set to be interviewed for manager's job this weekSam Allardyce, the Sunderland manager, will be interviewed this week for the England job by the FA, who will also speak to Jürgen Klinsmann -
Tottenham to make double swoop for Götze and Wijnaldum?N’Golo Kanté to Real Madrid? | Crystal Palace to seal Christian Benteke deal? | Chelsea to sign Kalidou Koulibaly? | Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Southampton -
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AC Jimbo and co reflect on Portugal's triumphThe podders discuss Portugal's dramatic Euro 2016 win in France's backyard. Plus, we reflect on the best and worst of the tournament
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Santos says team were 'simple as doves, wise as serpents'Pepe revealed he had urged the team to ‘win it for Cristiano Ronaldo’ as Portugal won a first major trophy at France’s expense with their injured talisman barking instructions from the technical area
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Five talking points from the finalDespite Cristiano Ronaldo’s tears Euro 2016 will be remembered for Portugal’s resilience, that earned them their 1-0 win, and the triumph of the massive French security operation
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Player ratings from Portugal v FranceCristiano Ronaldo’s evening started terribly but ended joyfully, while Antoine Griezmann won the golden boot but did not shine in the final
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Every player's performances in France analysedProfiles of all 24 teams and 552 players, including caps, goals, hobbies, tattoos, music taste and, once the tournament starts, ratings for every individual performance
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All the results, venues and moreFixtures, groups, venues and more – all you need to know about the European Championships with our handy interactive wallchart
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Sammer leaves post as sports directorBayern Munich’s sports director, Matthias Sammer, is leaving the Bundesliga champions at his own request
in depth
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Three hearty cheers for the Homeless World CupIt is a welcome antidote to the clubs that are the playthings of international billionaires
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world football
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Heath's firing shows ruthlessness at heart of the Orlando City projectThe Florida club has parted ways with its popular head coach, and has shown it has its sights on success over popularity
opinion
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Unseen ground staff ensure grass is always greenerWhile pitches at Euro 2016 have struggled to cope with unseasonably heavy rain, England’s dreary weather has made Premier League ground staff world experts
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Wales exceeded expectations – but must now deal with themChris Coleman’s side lit up Euro 2016 yet their defeat to Portugal shows they have to cope better with pressure
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Mourinho could be Right One for Manchester UnitedEven if José Mourinho no longer calls himself the Special One he seems to consider himself the perfect fit at Old Trafford
regulars
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Terrible penaltiesFrom the heartbreak of Pasadena to outright hilarity at White Hart Lane, penalties can make fools of us all. Here are some of the most foolish
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Bacca to West Ham from Milan for £26m?Alexandre Lacazette to Arsenal for £42m? | Sebastien Haller to Everton from Utrecht for £14m? | Neven Subotic to Middlesbrough from Dortmund for £8m?
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pictures & video
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Santos hails Portugal's triumph over France in finalCoach Fernando Santos praises substitute Éder, who scored the winning goal against France
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Watch a trailer for the new documentaryThe trailer for Fredrik Gertten’s documentary on Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović. The film traces the footballer’s career
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Wales parade through Cardiff on open-top buses360 video shows the Wales football team parading through the streets in Cardiff on board open-top buses
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Coleman praises team after Euro 2016 defeat by PortugalWales manager Chris Coleman speaks after losing the semi-final of the Euro 2016 against Portugal 2-0 at the Stade des Lumières in Lyon
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Mourinho defends youth policy at unveilingThe new manager says he is frustrated not to be in the Champions League this season, but is targeting domestic trophies rather than just a top four finish after being officially unveiled at Old Trafford
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Everything you need to knowPep Guardiola has been officially unveiled as Manchester City manager and his appointment marks one of the most anticipated arrivals in the Premier League
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Portugal 1-0 France: Euro 2016 final – as it happenedThe substitute Éder won the European Championship for Portugal with a brilliant goal after Cristiano Ronaldo went off injured in the first half
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Portugal beat France to win Euro 2016 final with Éder’s extra-time goalPortugal have won their first European Championship – and first major trophy – after beating France 1-0 in extra time at the Stade de France in Paris
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the big picture
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São Paulo fans get fired upSupporters of Brazil’s São Paulo put on a show outside their Morumbi stadium as the teams arrived for the 2016 Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg.
Ronaldo’s tears of sadness turn to joy on Portugal’s greatest night
Portugal 1-0 France (aet) Éder strike seals Euro 2016 glory
Euro 2016 Football Daily AC Jimbo and co reflect on the final
Reaction Santos says team were 'simple as doves, wise as serpents'
Dominic Fifield Five talking points from the Stade de France