The entire month sparkling with intense football battles, the 2016 European Championship has reached its final straight. Today at the grand "Stade de France" stadium, the hosts of the tournament, the French, and Portugal led by Cristiano Ronaldo will compete for the title of champions of the Old Continent.
The European Championship final is the most discussed event in all the media of the Old Continent. Several magazines put the two brightest stars of these championships - Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann - on their cover. Here are the headlines of various European newspapers.
The influential French newspaper "L'Equipe" released its issue in both French and Portuguese for the upcoming European Championship final. In the latter, it says: "Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal can create a sensation and fight victory against the French. It would be the first major trophy for the Portuguese national team!"
The same "L'Equipe" in the French issue writes: "Griezmann and Pogba will try to defeat Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal and bring the first major trophy to France since 2000."
The daily newspaper "Marca" of the capital of Spain presented an original cartoon on its cover. Both Portuguese and French are neighbors of Spain, so the title will be passed on to one of them. The headline also emphasizes that the strongest will win.
Another Madrid newspaper "AS" highlighted Antoine Griezmann and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Madrid newspaper rhetorically mentions that a Madrid derby will take place in Paris. The top scorer in the European Championship, A. Griezmann represents the "Atletico" team, while C. Ronaldo represents "Real".
Portuguese newspapers eagerly await their heroes to make history. "Record" writes: "We want tears of joy", while "A Bola" says: "Today our life's match - let's win!". The third country's newspaper "O Jogo" featured the French national team's formation with roosters (French symbol - ed. note).
The Italian media giant "Gazzetta dello Sport" highlighted Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba as the main two stars of the match. They are depicted wearing boxing gear and gloves, getting ready to fight for the European Championship trophy.
All of Europe and parts of other continents will focus their attention at 22 hours today on the national French football stadium, where the most important match of the championship will take place - the final between the Portuguese and the French.
