Cristiano Ronaldo reveals a surprise pick for his best player at Euro 2016
-Antoine Griemann was not the best player at Euro 2016 according to Cristiano Ronaldo – Griezmann netted six goals and provided two assists to win best player prize and Golden Boot – Ronaldo led Portugal to victory at Euro 2016 after his side defeated France in the final Cristiano Ronaldo believes France striker Antoine Griezmann should not have won the Player of the Tournament at Euro 2016. Cristiano Ronald poses with Euro 2016 trophy Ronaldo believes Portugal and Real Madrid team-mate Pepe is a more deserving winner of the award. France international Griezmann netted six goals along with two assists to scoop the best player prize and the Golden Boot. Portugal defeated France in the final of the competition. Pepe was central to that triumph, and Ronaldo – who featured alongside him in the Team of the Tournament told UEFA.com: “In my book, Pepe was extraordinary this year. It was possibly his best season. »Pepe and Rui Patricio were named in the team of the tournament« “He was undoubtedly Portugal’s best player and one of Real Madrid’s best players in the Champions League. “I’m delighted he was selected in the Team of the Tournament at the Euros – in my opinion Pepe was the best player at the Euros.” »Antoine Griezmann helped France to the final of Euro 2016« Ronaldo is on a three-man shortlist for UEFA’s Best Player in Europe award, along with Madrid colleague Gareth Bale and Griezmann, with the winner due to be announced on Thursday. Posted on 24/08/16