Antoine Griezmann named top player in Euros as Portugal dominate team of the tournament

France forward Antoine Griezmann was named player of the tournament after leading the Euro 2016 hosts to Sunday’s final where they lost to Portugal in extra-time. 
Antoine Griezmann named top player in Euros as Portugal dominate team of the tournament

The 25-year-old was the tournament’s top scorer with six goals -- more than any player at one European Championship since Michel Platini hit nine in France’s 1984-winning campaign on home soil.

The Atletico Madrid striker, who also provided two assists, scored both of France’s goals in their 2-0 semi-final win over Germany and winners against Albania in the group stage and Ireland in the Round of 16.

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