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Heartwarming Moment A Portuguese Child Consoled Distraught French Fan After Euro 2016 Final Defeat

Opposing teams unite.
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After France’s tense defeat in the Euros 2016 final, one little boy managed to brighten up a distraught fan’s evening.

The emotional French football fan was seen in tears among the crowd, throwing his arms up in despair at the result and burying his head in his heads.

A young Portuguese fan spotted the man in the crowd and reached his hands up to help console him - making his parents very proud. 

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The French man, whose name is unknown, smiled and looked grateful as he and the boy gave each other the thumbs up. 

As the upset fan walked off, the boy patted his arm and he decided to go in for a hug before they went their separate ways ❤️.

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A giant replica of the trophy is seen in the middle of the pitch during the closing ceremony before the Euro 2016 final football match between Portugal and France. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Supporters wait in front of giant screens, with the Eiffel Tower in background, in the Paris fan zone, before the Euro 2016 final football match. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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France's Patrice Evra, left, challenges Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during the Euro 2016 final football match. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Ronaldo cries in pain. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Medical staff treat Ronaldo. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Ronaldo covers his face as he is stretchered off the pitch after suffering an injury. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio jumps for the ball next to France's Paul Pogba. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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France's Blaise Matuidi fights for the ball with Portugal's Pepe, left. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio, centre, clears a cross despite the challenge of France's Paul Pogba. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Portugal's Adrien Silva fights for the ball against France's Olivier Giroud. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Portugal's Eder fights for the ball against France's Andre Pierre Gignac. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris jumps for the ball as Portugal's Eder scores the opening goal. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Portugal's Eder, front right, celebrates after scoring. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Ronaldo celebrates after his team won Euro 2016. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Supporters of France react after the Euro 2016 final soccer match between Portugal and France. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe hold the trophy. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, right holds the trophy with Ricardo Quaresma. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Portugal supporters celebrate. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Portugal coach Fernando Santos lifts the trophy between Cristiano Ronaldo, right, and Nani after winning Euro 2016. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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