See All Awards For EURO 2016 Tournament As Sanches And Griezmann Win Big |PoliFocus |PoliFocus

Portugal defied odds all along the way to win their first major international tournament as they defeated hosts France in the final via yet another marathon of a game when Eder’s strike in second half of the extra time sealed 1-0 win for Portugal.

They had to do it without their talisman Ronaldo for most of the game as he was stretched off in first half due to injury.


France were slightly better side and more clear cut chances fall their way in the final with Antoine Griezmann and Andre-Pierre Gignac missing good chances. As Portugal lifted the trophy UEFA also announced some individual awards with Antoine Griezmann winning Golden boot and Golden Ball awards while Renato Sanchez won the young player of the tournament award.

Golden Boot Award Winner (Antoine Griezmann)

Atletico Madrid striker Griezmann won the golden shoe award in Euro 2016 having scored 6 goals in the tournament and thats double than any nearest competitor.

Four other players scored 3 goals including Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Olivier Giroud (France), Dimitri Payet (France) and Gareth Bale (Wales).

Ronaldo also assisted three while Eden Hazard tops the assist chart with 4 assist to his name.

Griezmann also picked up to man of the match awards for his performances against Republic of Ireland and in the semifinals against Germany.

Golden Ball “Player of the tournament” (Antoine Griezmann)

Griezmann night might have ended in tears as far as the team success is concerned but he did pocket the major individual award having been named as player of the tournament and bagged “Golden Ball”.

Young Player of the tournament(Renato Sanchez)

Again Portugal might not have light up the tournament for most part but Renato Sanches produced couple of superb performances in the knockout stages and he was named as the best young player of Euro 2016.

Man of the match in Final (Pepe)

Pepe had a beast of a game in the final and at times single handedly saw off the danger posed by French attack. He was named as man of the match in final for his absolute superb display of defense.

UEFA Euro 2016 Team of the Tournament

UEFA also announced the team of the year which included three Portuguese players, 3 French, 2 German, 2 Welsh and 1 Italian.

Keeper

Hugo LLORIS

Defenders 

PEPE
Leonardo BONUCCI
Jerome BOATENG

Midfielders 

Toni KROOS
Aaron RAMSEY
Renato SANCHEZ
Dimitri PAYET

Forwards

Cristiano RONALDO
Gareth BALE
Antoine GRIEZMANN

UEFA Player Barometer Rankings (Dimitri Payet)

Dimitri Payet tops the UEFA’s player barometer for Euro 2016. Barometer is a algorithm designed by UEFA where every players performance is monitored throughout the tournament according to their respective positions. Payet started the tournament on top of Barometer rankings after his superb performances in group stages and he also played a decent role in the final. Griezmann finished second in the performance rankings while Gareth Bale finished third.

Best match – Hungary 3-3 Portugal

Football is lovely when strategies are followed and plans executed, but there's nothing quite like ‘It’s A Knockout’ football to make you giggle with glee.

Best goal – Xherdan Shaqiri (vs Poland)

Eden Hazard deserves standing applause for his run and finish, but Hungary’s defence was particularly accommodating. We typically prefer handing these awards to a team goal, but Shaqiri’s overhead kick was astonishing, and deserves the nod.

Best team performance – Italy vs Spain

Italy’s performance against Belgium was impressive enough, but they saved their best for the defending champions. Resolute defence, total dominance in midfield and enough danger in attack to make Spain pay twice.

Worst team performance – Russia vs Wales

England should consider themselves highly fortunate to be overlooked (as should Austria), but Russia ‘win’ this one for their shambolic defensive performance against a Wales team looking to win Group B.

“After losing to Wales me and some players gathered in my room, talked until 9am and then concluded: ‘We're shit’ in unison,” said Russia coach Leonid Slutsky

Best individual performance – Eden Hazard vs Hungary

A magnificent goal, a fine assist, four chances created, 12 completed dribbles (two more than every other player on the pitch combined) and the type of display that made Chelsea fans slightly moist downstairs in anticipation of getting their 2014/15 Hazard back. Shout out to Michael McGovern against Germany.

Worst individual performance – David Alaba vs Portugal

Albania’s captain and best player was picked as an attacking midfielder with his country needing a win. He was substituted after 65 minutes having had one shot (off target), created no chances, dribbled past no players, made no tackles and passed the ball at a completion rate of 52.6%. And yes Harry Kane, you are lucky.

Best moment – Gudmundur Benediktsson

Although Hal Robson-Kanu-Cruyff deserves an honourable mention, it can only be Icelandic commentator Benediktsson’s reaction to his country’s late winner against Austria, a goal that confirmed their place in the last 16.

Best celebration – Robbie Brady vs Italy

Brady gets respect for the picture, his little sister gets love for the video .

Sexiest kit – Belgium (away)

It would be easy (and perhaps just) to give Croatia’s home shirt this award every single time, but Belgium deserve respect for their away kit attempt. Who doesn't look good in baby blue?

Best PR decision – Reykjavík Grapevine

The lifestyle magazine ’s decision to embrace the Euros and tweet about Iceland’s progress. It went really, really well.

Worst PR decision – Cristiano Ronaldo

“They put the bus in the net so it’s difficult when one team don’t try to play football and try to win the game.  They celebrated like they had won the tournament, or
something. That’s a small mentality. That’s why they’ll do nothing in the competition” – Ronaldo makes new friends in Iceland.

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