Portugal players pocket tidy little bonus as they beat France
The Seleçao claimed their first ever major trophy in the Euro 2016 final, and the squad are now in line for a cheeky cash prize too. <a title="New Zealand vs Portugal live online, 2017 Confederations Cup" href="http://en.as.com/en/2017/06/24/football/1498295411_523316.html">New Zealand-Portugal live</a>
Portugal's squad will pick up a bonus of 275,000 euros per man after beating France in tonight's Euro 2016 final, according to A Bola.
Total earnings of 300,000 euros each
Taking into account the expenses allowances given to the players during the tournament, says the newspaper, the win sees each player net a total of 300,000 euros.
The reward was negotiated by the captains of the team with the country's football federation ahead of the finals in France.
The trophy at the Stade de France. Who are you backing to win tonight? #PORFRA #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/lamLvUhEXT
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Portugal 1-0 France
Portugal won Euro 2016, beating France 1-0, with an Eder goal after 109 minutes of extra time. Despite Ronaldo going off injured after just 23 minutes.
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