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Euro 2016
Éder the unlikely hero as Portugal crowned kings of Europe Portugal were crowned kings of Europe after beating France 1-0 after extra time at the Stade de France. Photograph: Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach

Valiant Portugese defy Ronaldo injury to stun hosts France and win Euro 2016

He said that . . . really! The best quotes of Euro 2016
Ken Early: Portugal worthy winners as France freeze Portugal celebrate Eder’s winner as Antoine Griezmann looks on at the Stade de France. Photograph: Epa

Injured Ronaldo basks in crowning glory as Portugese collective trump fearful hosts

TV View: Giles bows out as Portugal draw clear at the death Cristiano Ronaldo in a slightly better mood after Portugal’s 1-0 win over France in extra time. Photograph: Afp

Viewers dealt a selection dilemma for Euro 2016 final as Eder lights up a damp squib

Portugal stand up to be counted in absence of Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal celebrate their Euro 2016 victory. Photograph: Reuters

Departure of injured talisman brought an inspired response from Euro 2016 winners

LIVE: World Cup 2018: France 1-0 Belgium (FT)

Les Bleus are into the World Cup final after a narrow win over the Red Devils in St Petersburg. Follow all of the reaction LIVE!

Go on, you know you want to
 
Offbeat stories from Euro 2016
 
#COYBIG: fans home & abroad
 
The best from Euros past
 

Group A

Uefa reveal Euro 2016 team and player of the tournament

Uefa reveal Euro 2016 team and player of the tournament Wales duo of Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen in the XI, with Cristiano Ronaldo also included

Group B

Republic of Ireland move up in Fifa World Rankings

Republic of Ireland move up in Fifa World Rankings Wales overtake England – as Copa America runners-up Argentina remain in top spot

Group C

Uefa to stick with 24-team format in European Championships

Uefa to stick with 24-team format in European Championships Financial realities inevitably trump the decline of quality in the football itself

Group D

Euro 2016 review: The tournament losers

Euro 2016 review: The tournament losers Five teams who will not be looking back at their Euros campaigns with any fondness

Group E

Belgium sack coach Marc Wilmots after Euro 2016 failure

Belgium sack coach Marc Wilmots after Euro 2016 failure Defeat to Wales in the quarter-finals proves the final straw as Belgian FA reach settlement

Group F

Republic of Ireland move up in Fifa World Rankings

Republic of Ireland move up in Fifa World Rankings Wales overtake England – as Copa America runners-up Argentina remain in top spot

TV View: Giles bows out as Portugal draw clear at the death TV View: Giles bows out as Portugal draw clear at the death

Viewers dealt a selection dilemma for Euro 2016 final as Eder lights up a damp squib

Best Quotes of Euro 2016: Some Russian classics to Robbie Brady proposals Best Quotes of Euro 2016: Some Russian classics to Robbie Brady proposals

‘The Russian team is soft - we need a Stalinist mobilisation. Mental, physical severe power’

Survival Guide

Republic of Ireland supporter Jamie Monaghan, from Togher, Co Louth, and Northern Ireland supporter Jim Spratt who were selected to accept the prestigious ‘Médaille de la Ville de Paris’ from the Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, which has been awarded to Irish fans for their ‘exemplary behaviour’ at Euro 2016. Photograph: Gwendoline le Goff/Uefa via Sportsfile. Paris mayor thanks Irish fans for ‘songs’ and ‘sportsmanship’

Republic and North groups given medals for ‘exemplary behaviour’ during Euro 2016

Welsh players line up before the UEFA Euro 2016, semi-final match at the Stade de Lyon, Lyon. Rose is pictured first from the right, at the very end of the line. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA Wire Clare girl lines out as mascot at Euro 2016 semi-final
Fans at the end of the France v Republic of Ireland Euro 2016 match: Irish fans, from North and South, will be awarded the Medal of the City of Paris for their behaviour. Photograph: Jacky Naegelen/Reuters Irish soccer fans abroad: a source of pride or embarrassment?
  • Mayor of Paris to honour ‘model’ Irish football supporters
  • Euro 2016: Irish team returns home, hailing ‘incredible journey’

Eurotrash

Wales’ Chris Gunter celebrates after beating Belgium to reach the Euro 2016 semi-finals. Gunter will now miss his brother’s wedding to play in the match. Photo: Reuters Eurotrash: Who thought Wales wouldn’t make it this far? Loads, apparently

English media’s relentless Sterling bashing. Iceland selection policy and more

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo certainly hasn’t been all smiles this week - as his team continue to look for their first win of Euro 2016. Photograph: Martin Meissner/Getty Images Watch Cristiano Ronaldo throw reporter’s microphone into a lake
“Well, there’s no shame in losing to the second best team who aren’t as good as everyone thinks they are in the world.” The Lost Shoe Diaries - Part VII
  • Xherdan Shaqiri: ‘I hope Puma does not produce condoms’
  • Eurotrash: Stan Collymore and Joey Barton get down and dirty
Knock-out stages wallchart
 
Ken Early Ken Early -

Ken Early: Vanity is no barrier to Cristiano Ronaldo’s popularity

Mary Hannigan Mary Hannigan -

‘Handball’ for Thierry is ‘armed robbery’ for Eamon

Tables, results and much more
 
  • Golden boot
  • Team goals
Republic of Ireland's 23-man squad
 
Who to watch at Euro 2016
 

News off the pitch

Donegal man (19) missing in Paris found safe and well
French police make three arrests after terrorist knife attack
President hopes Euro 2016 brings North and Republic ‘closer’
Employers cautioned to play ball with absent workers
Rubbish piles up in Paris as workers protest ahead of Euros
Threat of transport strike recedes ahead of Euro 2016
Irish fans urged to stay in fan zones at Euro 2016
Ukraine says French man planned 15 attacks on Euro 2016 tournament
France reassures soccer fans over terror and strike threats
French strikes worsen but tension lessens

Euro videos

Didier Deschamps relaxed ahead of Euro 2016 final1:20 Didier Deschamps relaxed ahead of Euro 2016 final
Quelle surprise! 'Oracle elephant' predicts Portugal will win Euro 20161:16 Quelle surprise! 'Oracle elephant' predicts Portugal will win Euro 2016
Euro 2016: Wales fans take over the centre of Lyon1:25 Euro 2016: Wales fans take over the centre of Lyon
Iceland players welcomed home with huge 'viking war clap'1:01 Iceland players welcomed home with huge 'viking war clap'
Safe hands: Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon hugs adoring fans0:46 Safe hands: Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon hugs adoring fans
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