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Twitter Reaction: The end of the Ronaldo vs. Messi debate?
James Sharman and Craig Forrest break down Portugal’s win against France in the Euro 2016 Final, with an injury to Cristiano Ronaldo forcing them to clamp down defensively even more.
Portugal defeated France in the Euro 2016 final to win its first European Championship. However, it wasn’t easy for the Portuguese after Cristiano Ronaldo exited the game in the first half with a devastating injury, sending the Twitterverse into a frenzy.
It doesn't matter what Ronaldo said about Iceland, this is absolutely heart-breaking. We feel so sorry for him, devastating for this legend.
— Icelandic Football (@icelandfootball) July 10, 2016
This is the first time Cristiano Ronaldo has been subbed off in a major tournament game since the 2006 World Cup. pic.twitter.com/ImxMLawhqb
After losing in heartbreaking fashion in the Euro 2004 final at home to Greece, Portugal exorcised those demons by shutting down the host nation 12 years later.
As expected, the never-ending Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo debate was reignited after the latter claimed his first international trophy. Based on the reaction from fans and media, Ronaldo seems to be pulling ahead.
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