Manchester United Appointment
Is appointed Manchester United manager on a three-year contract.
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2016 in Portugal
Explore 24 historical events and records for Portugal in 2016.
Historical records for Portugal in 2016
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May
Champions League Final Winning Penalty
Converts the decisive penalty as Real Madrid win the shootout against Atletico.
June
Euro Round of Sixteen Decider
Sends Portugal into the quarter-finals with a close-range header.
Winning Goal Against Croatia
Scores the extra-time winner against Croatia at Euro 2016.
Euro Quarter-Final Shootout
Secures a place in the European Championship semi-finals.
Winning Penalty Against Poland
Converts Portugal's decisive penalty in the shootout against Poland.
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Claims the UEFA Champions League top-scorer award with 16 goals while representing Real Madrid. The season is distinguished by leading the scoring table as Madrid defeated Atlético in the final.
Portuguese International Dortmund Transfer
Signs from Lorient after emerging as a versatile left-sided player and becomes an important part of Dortmund’s buildup play.
July
Clean Sheet in Euro Final
Makes important saves throughout Portugal's European Championship victory.
Euro Young Player Award
Is named young player of the European Championship.
European Championship Breakthrough
Helps Portugal win the tournament during his international breakthrough.
European Championship Final
Keeps a clean sheet as Portugal defeats France in the final.
European Championship Victory
Helps Portugal win the European Championship final.
European Championship Victory
Captains Portugal to its first European Championship title.
European Championship Victory
Guides Portugal to victory at the European Championship.
Portugal Captains Euro Winners
Supports teammates from the sideline after leaving the final injured.
Portugal Midfield Champion
Contributes throughout the tournament as an experienced central midfielder.
Portugal's First Senior Title
Becomes the first manager winning a senior international title for Portugal.
August
Community Shield Win with Manchester United
Manchester United defeat Leicester City at Wembley to win the Community Shield.
Manchester United Premier League Debut
Wins his first Premier League match as Manchester United manager against Bournemouth.
Other events (month unknown)
Chelsea Experienced Goalkeeper Role
Joins Chelsea in 2016 and provides experienced goalkeeping depth after competing for Portugal at international level.
Club World Cup Final Hat-Trick Against Kashima
Ronaldo scored three goals, including two in extra time, as Real Madrid beat Kashima Antlers 4-2 in the Club World Cup final.
Euro Semi-Final Header Against Wales
Ronaldo headed Portugal in front against Wales and helped create the second goal as his country advanced to the Euro 2016 final.
Wednesday Championship Playoff Final
Carvalhal took Sheffield Wednesday to the Championship playoff final, where a narrow defeat by Hull City denied promotion.
How these records were prepared
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