Amid the post-match celebrations following Portugal's victory, 31-year-old Ronaldo handed over the trophy to rising young star Renato Sanches, the player considered most likely to step out of the Real Madrid star's shadow as Ronaldo's career approaches its end.
It didn't take Ronaldo long to get his hands back on the trophy, though, with the forward balancing it on his head for photographers.
Some Portugal players also brought their children onto the pitch to join the celebrations, defying a UEFA request that youngsters shouldn't be allowed onto the playing surface.
Coach Fernando Santos led Portugal's players to receive their winners' medals, while Cristiano Ronaldo — his captain's armband back on and a Portugal flag wrapped around his waist— limped up the steps last to accept the trophy, He held the cup aloft before kissing it and screaming "Vamos!"
Earlier, France's defeated players had walked up the steps at the Stade de France to accept their second-place medals.
Antoine Griezmann's six goals were enough to earn him the tournament's Golden Boot, but the France forward's failure in front of goal Sunday helped condemn the hosts to defeat.
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