Euro 2016 opened with a beautiful impression of Payet: a left-footed shot from about 25 meters sealed a 2-1 victory for France, in injury time in the opening match against Romania.
Euro 2016 opened with a beautiful impression of Payet: a left-footed shot from about 25 meters sealed a 2-1 victory for France, in injury time in the opening match against Romania.
Just two days after the Euro kicked off, riots broke out between fans of Russia, England and host France.
Just two days after the Euro kicked off, riots broke out between fans of Russia, England and host France.
Midfielder Ozan Tufan seemed to be busy looking in the mirror and grooming himself, while Luka Modric was free to volley a goal for Croatia.
Midfielder Ozan Tufan seemed to be busy looking in the mirror and grooming himself, while Luka Modric was free to volley a goal for Croatia.
No better than Tufan, Belgium’s Fellaini continuously made mistakes in the match against Italy.
No better than Tufan, Belgium’s Fellaini continuously made mistakes in the match against Italy.
The Iceland team seemed to freeze Ronaldo in the opening match of Group F: drawing 1-1 with Portugal.
The Iceland team seemed to freeze Ronaldo in the opening match of Group F: drawing 1-1 with Portugal.
German coach Joachim Low shocked him with his actions while giving instructions: putting his hand in his pants and then bringing it to his mouth.
German coach Joachim Low shocked him with his actions while giving instructions: putting his hand in his pants and then bringing it to his mouth.
After a sarcastic statement about the England team, `Fire Dragon` Gareth Bale was punished by his opponent: Wales lost with a score of 1-2.
After a sarcastic statement about the England team, `Fire Dragon` Gareth Bale was punished by his opponent: Wales lost with a score of 1-2.
Croatia had to `put out the fire` after fans threw flares onto the field.
Croatia had to `put out the fire` after fans threw flares onto the field.
In the second match at the Euro, the Portuguese team continued to be held to a draw.
In the second match at the Euro, the Portuguese team continued to be held to a draw.
England beat Wales in a direct match, but lost on points after three group stage matches.
England beat Wales in a direct match, but lost on points after three group stage matches.
While sitting out due to injury, Modric was still able to tip goalkeeper Subasic to stop Ramos – his teammate at Real – from taking a penalty kick.
While sitting out due to injury, Modric was still able to tip goalkeeper Subasic to stop Ramos – his teammate at Real – from taking a penalty kick.
Ronaldo and Portugal drew for the third time in a row in the group stage, this time a 3-3 draw with Hungary.
Ronaldo and Portugal drew for the third time in a row in the group stage, this time a 3-3 draw with Hungary.
In the round of 16, the biggest surprise happened when Iceland `burned the boat` of England: winning with a score of 2-1.
In the round of 16, the biggest surprise happened when Iceland `burned the boat` of England: winning with a score of 2-1.
`Fire Dragon` Bale continued to shine in the Euro quarterfinals: helping Wales defeat Belgium with a score of 3-1.
`Fire Dragon` Bale continued to shine in the Euro quarterfinals: helping Wales defeat Belgium with a score of 3-1.
The quarter-final match between Germany and Italy took place with many tactical calculations and drama.
The quarter-final match between Germany and Italy took place with many tactical calculations and drama.
In the quarterfinals, France won 5-2 in the match against Iceland.
In the quarterfinals, France won 5-2 in the match against Iceland.
While Ronaldo was happy with reaching the semi-finals, his opponent in the individual races – Messi was sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax evasion.
While Ronaldo was happy with reaching the semi-finals, his opponent in the individual races – Messi was sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax evasion.
Midfielder Schweinsteiger became a German criminal when he waved his hand to touch the ball in the penalty area in the first half of the semi-final’s injury time.
Midfielder Schweinsteiger became a German criminal when he waved his hand to touch the ball in the penalty area in the first half of the semi-final’s injury time.
By both reaching the final, Portugal’s Ronaldo and France’s Griezmann can both win the Golden Ball.
By both reaching the final, Portugal’s Ronaldo and France’s Griezmann can both win the Golden Ball.
Ronaldo was ultimately the most successful when he won the championship.
Ronaldo was ultimately the most successful when he won the championship.
Thuy An
