Question: Which of the following country has won the title of 2016 UEFA European Championship?
(a) Germany
(b) Portugal
(c) France
(d) Wales
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- From 10 June to 10 July 2016. The 2016 UEFA European Championship, commonly referred to as UEFA Euro 2016 was held in France.
- It was the 15th UEFA European Championship, the quadrennial international men’s football championship of Europe organised by UEFA.
- Portugal won the tournament for the first time, following a 1–0 victory after extra time over the host team, France, in the final played at Paris.
- Sub Eder of Portugal scored 109th-minute winner, his first competitive goal for country.
- This is Portugal’s first major title since 1921.
- It was the first time in the 56 years history of Euro Cup that the goal was not scored in 90 minutes.
- The Player of the Tournament award was given to Antoine Griezmann of France.
- The Young Player of the Tournament award, open to players born on or after 1 January 1994, was given to Renato Sanches of Portugal.
- The Golden Boot was awarded to Antoine Griezmann of France, who scored one goal in the group stage and five in the knockout phase.
- The Silver Boot was awarded to Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, who scored two goals in the group stage and one in the knockout phase.
- The Bronze Boot was awarded to Olivier Giroud of France who scored one goal in the group stage and two in the knockout phase.
- Cristiano Ronaldo was the captain and Fernando Santos was the coach of Portugal football team.
Reference:
http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2016/matches/round=2000451/match=2017907/index.html
http://www.uefa.com//uefaeuro/news/newsid=2390063.html#uefa+euro+2016+numbers
http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2016/matches/round=2000451/match=2017907/postmatch/report/index.html
http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/news/newsid=2390091.html