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Euro 2016 France Revel In Joy After Win Despair For Germany
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Euro 2016: France Revel In Joy After Win, Despair For Germany
July 08, 2016 12:42
France finally broke a 58-year jinx as they defeated Germany in a major tournament to enter the final of Euro 2016
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Germany, 2014 World Cup champions, were all set to face hosts France in an electric semi-final in Marseille. (All Images: AFP)
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France, who were undefeated so far, had not beaten Germany in an major international tournament for 58 years.
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Germany were high on confidence and they were aiming for a spot in the Euro 2016 final against Portugal.
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For 'Les Bleus', this represented their best chance to break the German hoodoo and seal a spot in the final in front of a packed stadium in Marseille.
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France were peaking at the right time and their display in the quarter-finals, where they defeated Iceland 5-2, showed their prowess.
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Both German and French fans had a wonderful time as both teams fought well.
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However, Antoine Griezmann scored a brace as France defeated Germany 2-0 to enter the final where they will take on Portugal.
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Griezmann became the leading goal-scorer at Euro 2016 with six goals as he emerged as the new hero of France.
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France finally broke the hoodoo after 58 years after beating Germany in a major international tournament.
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France's President Francois Hollande was in attendance as France secured a historic win.
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France will be aiming for a repeat of their 1984 Euro and 1998 World Cup success.
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France, who had suffered from two terror attacks in the last one year, have been buoyed by the success of the team in Euro 2016.
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The success of the French football team has given fans renewed hope after a year of controversies.
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Millions will be praying on Sunday for France to beat a Portugal unit that is determined to win their first international title.
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