Germany’s Toni Kroos in action during Euro 2016 Group C soccer game against Ukraine at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille on June 12, 2016. Photo: Reuters
PARIS: France forward Antoine Griezmann was named player of the tournament on Monday after leading the Euro 2016 hosts to Sunday’s final where they lost to Portugal in extra time.
The 25-year-old was the tournament’s top scorer with six goals — more than any player at one European Championship since Michel Platini hit nine in France’s 1984-winning campaign on home soil.
The Atletico Madrid striker, who also provided two assists, scored both of France’s goals in their 2-0 semi-final …read more
Source: The Himalayan Times
