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Euro 2016 - The Final - Portugal vs France, 20:00, RTE, TV3, BBC, ITV

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Portugal vs France

8:00pm Sunday 10th July
Stade De France

The Final

And then there were two.

We've had several weeks of international football and a plethora of memorable moments: Payet's beautiful strike, that Shaqiri goal, that Robbie Brady header, Roy Keane smiling, Jogi Loew scratching, Iceland beating England, Portugal and Hungary's goalfest, Wales making history...and who knows what's in store for us on Sunday.

Portugal will be looking to do to France what Greece did to them in '04: spoil the host's party plans. They have been boosted by the news that the hugely popular Pepe will be fit after his thigh problem, while William Carvalho returns after his suspension.

France, the host nation and strong favourites, have a full team to choose from and all eyes will be on Deschamps's team selection. Will he start Kante this time, or stick with the team he put out to play Germany?

Will Ronaldo get his moment of glory on the international scene at last, or will it be Lloris that raises the trophy high in front of a jubilant nation?

Your telly options

The channel you watch the game on is another interesting call to be made. On RTE, you can witness John Giles analysing his last match - well, on this channel, at least. Will there be tears from Dunphy and Liam? Possibly when it dawns on Liam he may have to get used to Richie Sadlier from now on, or for Eamo, when it dawns on him Kenny Cunningham's angry eyebrows may soon have him in their sights. RTE start their coverage at 18:30.

TV3's big attempt to woo you is the appearance of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill, who is set to give his thoughts on our recent campaign. TV3's coverage starts at 18:00.

The BBC's big sell is likely to be Thierry Henry; so brace yourself for a big grin from him, or a face like thunder by the evening's end. BBC's coverage starts at 19:00.

ITV are a decent wildcard option. A Roy Keane appearance is listed in the TV Guide, alongside Ryan Giggs, Ian Wright and Lee Dixon, so that could make for compelling viewing. As I'm not able to get this channel this one won't be an option for me, though I can check into the happenings on 'Love Island' at half-time. Cheers for that, UTV Ireland. For ITV viewers their coverage starts at 19:00 also.

Predictions...

I picked Portugal before the tournament and can win a decent sum if they do the business so I will stick with them, but I'm not confident tbh. I see France as about 60% likely to win. I don't think it will be a one-sided game the way some do.

Portugal can hurt France, particularly at the wide areas, and if they can get some good deliveries into Ronaldo then anything can happen. I see France getting some joy against Portugal's back line, even with Pepe back, and I just can't see Portugal keeping a clean sheet. If Portugal are to have a chance I reckon they need at least two goals - that could take it to extra-time where a moment of magic, or a mistake may settle it.

I'll go out on a limb and say 2-2 over 90 minutes with Nani to break French hearts in Extra-Time. I'll probably be way off but what the hell.

What are your thoughts on the result, and which channel will you be watching?

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Lovely Bloke

the bitterness levels in here are close to lemony

Vicxas

No player deserves to miss a final despite what they may think.

mansize

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Seriously am I the only one that could see payet clatter into ronaldo knee/thigh with his right leg. Accidental but it's the reason he's off

It's a contact sport!

murpho999

ProudDUB wrote: »

Ah here, is the stretcher not a bit much? He was able to walk off the pitch (for treatment) without a limp, 5 minutes ago.

Maybe it got worse after?

What does it matter?

Mars Bar

An MCL injury? He took a lot of weight to the the inside of the knee during the challenge.

BorneTobyWilde

PeterTheNinth wrote: »

Half of The Sun's team are working on a pun for that picture with Ronaldo and the moth.

"Moth His Day" in the lead so far.

''Like a moth to a flaming Ronaldo ''

Paully D

Sanches is starting to find lots of room in the middle of the park.

TPF2012

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Seriously am I the only one that could see payet clatter into ronaldo knee/thigh with his right leg. Accidental but it's the reason he's off

Knew it was a bad one the second i seen it. Jarred his left knee, ligament damage without a doubt.

CSF

Really eager to see Ronaldo lifting that trophy tonight now.

Tipsy McSwagger

Not of fan of the guy but that is just awful.

super_furry

Nothing worse than your moth getting in your face in front of everyone.

RedemptionZ

Some of you really are ****ing pathetic kicking Ronaldo while he's down

BunkMoreland

Now is the tine to bet on Portugal

[Deleted User]

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Seriously am I the only one that could see payet clatter into ronaldo knee/thigh with his right leg. Accidental but it's the reason he's off

It's OK if it was anyone else they would feel sorry
Gutted for him and he knows it was possibly his last chance to win a final for his country

BunkMoreland

Now is the time to bet on Portugal

BorneTobyWilde

I wanted Ronaldo to win. !

ctrl-alt-delete

Devastated for Ronaldo.

On another note, serious amount of moths around the stadium, tonnes on the advertising hoardings.

gandalf

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

France decided to win it in nasty fashion.

What!! Payets tackle was fine :rolleyes:

shrewdness

Such a shame, you want to see the best players in the big games, and this was probably Ronaldo's last chance of international success. It would be great to see Portugal step up now in his absence but I can't see it happening.

niallo27

derm0j073 wrote: »

Yeah that time he winked and that made Rooney try and stamp on some guy's testicles. Or something..

In fairness he winked after Rooney was sent off, I don't really blame them. We are still bitter after what something any normal player would do with what Henry did.

Amirani

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Seriously am I the only one that could see payet clatter into ronaldo knee/thigh with his right leg. Accidental but it's the reason he's off

No, good few posters have pointed out aleady.

Ulysses Gaze

Paully D wrote: »

Sanches is starting to find lots of room in the middle of the park.

He looks a gem of a player.

Too Tough To Die

That's the iconic image of the tournament in the bag. Fine work!

Giggsy11

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Lol

Classy.

enzo roco

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Seriously am I the only one that could see payet clatter into ronaldo knee/thigh with his right leg. Accidental but it's the reason he's off

Of course thats how the injury happened. I dont think anyone said otherwise.
Not a foul, but bad things happens in tackles sometimes

BorneTobyWilde

M!Ck^ wrote: »

It's OK if it was anyone else they would feel sorry
Gutted for him and he knows it was possibly his last chance to win a final for his country

Still can win. He did get them there/

Lavinia

gandalf wrote: »

What!! Payets tackle was fine :rolleyes:

sure it was definitely "circumstantial"

I mean c'mon

sReq | uTeK

mansize wrote: »

It's a contact sport!

I guessed you missed the accidental part in my post. I'll go back and bold It....

Harry Angstrom

BunkMoreland wrote: »

Now is the tine to bet on Portugal

6/1 best price right now.

RedemptionZ

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Seriously am I the only one that could see payet clatter into ronaldo knee/thigh with his right leg. Accidental but it's the reason he's off

Thought the same. If I was a Portuguese player I'd have ran up to have a few words with Payet,