Ground football: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him

Unexpectedly, they were able to fulfill their dream and lift the trophy on their final journey, becoming the kings of Europe.

No one can understand this feeling.

At this historic moment, major media outlets reported on this major news.

Kicker: "Unbeaten run continues! Portugal triumphs over France 6-3 to win the European Championship!"

Bild: "For the first time in history, Portugal lifts the Henri Delaunay Trophy! Led by Dunkay, Figo, Ronaldo, and others, Portugal becomes the kings of Europe!"

Record: "Conquering Europe! Duncan, Ronaldo, Viana, Fonte, Pepe, and others complete a grand slam of European honors!"

Sky Sports: "Kings of the Premier League! Kings of Europe! England lost to Portugal not because we were too weak, but because they were too strong! Duncan is too strong!"

BBC: "Deng Kai sets a personal record! He's scored a hat-trick in every Euro 2016 match he's participated in! The most efficient record in history!"

AS: "The world's best midfielder has officially passed the torch! Duncan completely outclasses Zidane in a head-to-head matchup!"

Gazzetta dello Sport: "World's first! Deng Kai, who lifted the European Championship trophy, has secured the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards six months in advance!"

France Football: "You can compete for it before I reach the top, because after I reach the top, you will never have another chance... Duncan!"

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Media were present at the scene interviewing players from both sides.

Ribery was very frustrated: "Although I considered the possibility before the game, it was still hard for me to accept when the team actually lost."

"I'm not surprised by Keita's performance, because that's the level he's expected to play. If all our players were 25 years old, we might be able to beat Portugal, but that's impossible."

Henry was even more upset: "I knew for sure that I was at the peak of my career, but nothing could be more painful than running into Duncan at that time."

"He took away many of my championships and honors, and that feels terrible."

"League, cup, national team, everywhere, all competitions, it's the same, which makes me genuinely not want to play in the same environment as Deng Kai."

"I feel like he's become my shadow."

As the player who was once the most brilliant in this game but now seems the most miserable, Zidane was relatively calm when he was interviewed.

Facing numerous interviewers, he simply said, "I originally wanted to announce this news when I picked up the trophy, but unfortunately, not everything ends perfectly."

"I hereby announce that, effective today, I will be retiring from the French national team."

The reporters at the scene didn't realize what was happening at first.

By the time they realized what was happening, Zidane had already left the interview area.

In an instant, the media present were in an uproar.

The commotion even attracted everyone on the field.

Many of the Portuguese players turned around to ask what had happened.

Then I heard that incredible answer:

"Zidane has retired from the national team!"

When a player retires from the national team, it means he is not far from his actual retirement.

It can take up to two years.

Immediately, if necessary!

Zidane... how many more years will he play?

Fonte, looking completely bewildered, turned to Deng Kai and said, "Captain Kai, did you make Zidane retire?"

Deng Kai shook his head: "No one can force Zidane to retire; he just felt a bit tired."

Ten minutes later, the awards ceremony stage was set up.

Some individual awards have begun to be presented.

Franck Ribéry of France won the European Championship Best Young Player award.

His performance in this European Championship was extremely impressive.

In terms of team contributions, he, Zidane, and Henry are the three greatest contributors to the French national team.

In terms of on-field performance, he is even better than Henry.

In his acceptance speech, Ribery said, "I'm very fortunate to have played alongside two of the best midfielders in the world. Keita almost completely saved and reshaped me; I was reborn at Manchester City."

"Zidane is the pride of all French people, and it is an honor for me to be able to receive his guidance in the national team."

"I hope to go further with the French team in the future. Of course, if possible, I never want to face Keith as an opponent again."

Petr Cech won the Best Goalkeeper award at this year's European Championship.

In the Euro 2016 third-place match held the day before, the Czech Republic shut out England 1-0 to win the bronze medal.

Cech made several excellent saves and was named the best player of the match.

England's magical Rooney failed to break through Cech's defenses.

Baroš of the Czech Republic scored another goal, bringing his total to five in the tournament, earning him the silver boot at the European Championship.

England's young player Wayne Rooney and the Netherlands' center forward Ruud van Nistelrooy won the bronze boots in this tournament.

The Golden Boot winners for this year's European Championship are Cristiano Ronaldo and Duncan!

Both players scored six goals and walked onto the podium together to lift the Golden Boot trophy.

Cristiano Ronaldo's acceptance speech was quite concise: "I'm very happy to bring victory and championships to the team through goals. This is my only goal, whether at club or national team level."

"I hope I can score more goals in the future to help the team win various victories!"

"I am Cristiano Ronaldo! I will become the best striker in the world!"

Then, Deng Kai once again won the assist king trophy and the European Championship best player trophy.

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He scored six goals and provided nine assists in this tournament, achieving an impressive individual record.

A hat-trick of assists in three games and a hat-trick of goals in one game, averaging 3.75 goals contributed per game, an unprecedented achievement!

Deng Kai finally delivered his acceptance speech: "First of all, please give a round of applause to the players of Portugal's golden generation."

"Even though some of them have retired, I saw them in the stands."

"They are among the greatest contributors to Portuguese football. They sparked a wave of development in Portuguese football and nurtured us who followed in their footsteps."

"We stand on the shoulders of giants, and the Henri Delaunay Trophy we hold up deserves to be inscribed with their names!"

Splash!

There was thunderous applause.

The camera focused on many retired players from Portugal's golden generation.

João Pinto, Paulo Bento, Paulo Sasso, Fernando Couto, Paulinho Santos, Sequeltario, Di Mas, João Costa, Conceição... and many more!

The players were so moved that they burst into tears, never expecting that Portuguese fans would still remember them.

"In addition, I must also thank the French team and Zidane." Deng Kai looked at the French players. "They are one of the strongest teams in the world."

"If it happened again, we wouldn't be confident of defeating them."

"They made the Henri Delaunay Trophy different, and they deserve the world's respect and remembrance."

"I believe that the French team will still shine at the World Cup two years from now. They will still be Portugal's strongest opponent then!"

Splash!

Deng Kai led the applause for the French team.

The French players were slightly relieved.

After all, their opponents respected them.

The worst thing is when your opponent beats you, they still taunt you right in the face.

That was a genuine, pure explosion.

"Finally..." Deng Kai raised his Best Player trophy, "Fans, players, and clubs all over the world, listen up, the era of Portugal has arrived!"

The scene was solemn.

"Please note, this is my era..."

"arrive!"

"Come!"

"Yes!"

"Siu!"

The next moment, the decibel level at Alvalade Stadium exceeded 135.

The entire audience shouted together:

"Siuuuuu!"

I like playing football on the ground: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him.