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| Portugal were European Championship runners-up in 2004 |
Portugal claimed a first major international trophy as they overcame the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo to beat hosts France in the Euro 2016 final.
France carved out the best chances, with Antoine Griezmann twice denied by saves from Rui Patricio, while Andre-Pierre Gignac hit the post.
Portugal, who lost captain Ronaldo to a knee injury, hit the bar through Raphael Guerreiro in extra-time.
The game was heading for penalties when Eder beat Hugo Lloris from 25 yards.
The full-time whistle sparked joyous scenes among Portugal's players and fans.
The 2004 European Championship runners-up reached the knockout stages despite failing to win a group game.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was carried off on a stretcher in tears with a suspected knee injury early in the Euro 2016 final against France.
The Real Madrid forward suffered the injury in the 17th minute and went off for treatment before coming back on.
Ronaldo, 31, tried to play on with a bandaged knee after a tackle by France forward Dimitri Payet.
But he threw his captain's armband to the ground in the 25th minute, unable to continue.
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Ronaldo in tears as Euro 2016 ended by injury |
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