Antoine Griezmann won the Golden Boot award at Euro 2016 after scoring six goals and notching two assists in 555 minutes of action for hosts France. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Griezmann's teammate Olivier Giroud finished second and third, respectively.
However, Griezmann, 25, and France lost 1-0 to Portugal in the final on Sunday, and the striker said he couldn't celebrate the award at the moment because of his disappointment at not helping his team to the title.
The Atletico Madrid player had been one of the tournament's real star men, but his two best chances versus Portugal did not find the back of the net, leaving Griezmann to say he might celebrate the award at a later time.
"It's cruel and magnificent at the same time," Griezmann said. "We've lived through some extraordinary moments, and the saddest moments as well. We have to learn. But tonight we gave it all and we have no regrets. I'm proud of the squad, proud of everybody. Now we have to come back stronger.
"This time we didn't manage it, unlike against Germany. It is a pity. We hit the post, I had chances as well and I almost scored. The goalkeeper played well, too. It's frustrating, but we must come back stronger."
When asked if he was proud to have won the award, Griezmann said he couldn't focus on that so soon after the loss and chose to keep his thoughts on the team for now.
"Maybe later I can feel proud, but for now, it's about the group. I'm very disappointed for my teammates. I really wanted to offer them this trophy, but I couldn't score and I'm disappointed."
However, Griezmann, 25, and France lost 1-0 to Portugal in the final on Sunday, and the striker said he couldn't celebrate the award at the moment because of his disappointment at not helping his team to the title.
The Atletico Madrid player had been one of the tournament's real star men, but his two best chances versus Portugal did not find the back of the net, leaving Griezmann to say he might celebrate the award at a later time.
"It's cruel and magnificent at the same time," Griezmann said. "We've lived through some extraordinary moments, and the saddest moments as well. We have to learn. But tonight we gave it all and we have no regrets. I'm proud of the squad, proud of everybody. Now we have to come back stronger.
"This time we didn't manage it, unlike against Germany. It is a pity. We hit the post, I had chances as well and I almost scored. The goalkeeper played well, too. It's frustrating, but we must come back stronger."
When asked if he was proud to have won the award, Griezmann said he couldn't focus on that so soon after the loss and chose to keep his thoughts on the team for now.
"Maybe later I can feel proud, but for now, it's about the group. I'm very disappointed for my teammates. I really wanted to offer them this trophy, but I couldn't score and I'm disappointed."
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