The Brazilian, who led his own country to their fifth World Cup win two years ago, reminded reporters that he had promised to take Portugal to the semi-finals.
The goal was Russia's first at Euro 2004. They went on to beat Greece 2-1.
England's coach said the 18-year-old's performance against Switzerland was 'incredible'.
Sunday's performance against France probably added several million to his value.
How much do you know about the championships? A challenge for your grey cells.
Hosts France are aiming to win their third European Championship on Sunday when they face Portugal in the Euro 2016 final with the outcome potentially hinging on the teams' attacking talismans Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann.
Defenders Ledley King and Jamie Carragher found a place in the 23-man squad for next month's European championship in Portugal.
The Celtic and Sweden striker quit international soccer after the 2002 World Cup finals where he was not fully fit
Scotland's Clarke names uncapped trio in Euro squad.
Kiev's Olympic stadium will host the final of the 2018 Champions League, the first final of Europe's top club competition to be held in Ukraine, UEFA said on Thursday.
India record best-ever show at World Wrestling Championships with five medals
Phil Neville announced his retirement on Saturday at the age of 36, clearing the way for the former England defender to make a full-time move into coaching.
Spain's Xabi Alonso has retired from international football, the World Cup and twice European Championship winning midfielder said on Wednesday.
A round-up of all the results from the 16th World Athletic Championships in London
Bayern Munich on Tuesday signed RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann to take over from Hansi Flick next season on a five-year contract, bringing to Munich one of Europe's most sought after young managers.
The defending champions will become the first team to qualify for next season's finals if they beat Cyprus and other results go their way on Saturday. \n\n\n\n
Real Madrid have no intention of making a quick profit on striker Alvaro Morata after the Champions League winners opted to take him back to the Bernabeu from Juventus last month, the Spanish side's manager Zinedine Zidane has said. Real sold Morata to Juventus two seasons ago but included a buy-back clause in his contract, which they exercised in July after the forward scored 27 goals in 93 games in Italy and three for Spain during the European Championship.
Despite going down to the fastest goal scored in Euro history in front of a packed Wembley stadium, the Italians held their nerve and worked their way back gradually into the game.
Images from soccer matches held across Europe on Saturday, March 16.
The 30-year-old Indian shuttler had an impressive run in the $75,000 BWF Tour Super 100 tournament before caving in tamely 14-21, 10-21 to Shesar in 28 minutes.
Wrestling's world governing body UWW announced fresh rankings which placed Bajrang at number two in the 65kg category. Dahiya is fourth in the very competitive 57kg category.
Fear of further semi-final failure is all that stands in the way of a classic when slick-passing Portugal meet a fast improving Netherlands side.
France's golden age of soccer is over, perhaps not for good but certainly for now.
The Portugal coach believes the hosts are in a tough position because they don't have quality players.
The England striker is emerging as one of the outstanding players at Euro 2004 at just 18 years and seven months.
The England coach believes his team has shortcomings in goal and up front.
Northern Ireland reached their first major tournament in 30 years and their neighbours south of the border beat world champions Germany to take a big step towards joining them at Euro 2016 in a memorable night for Irish football on Thursday.
Giampiero Ventura, a 68-year-old who has never won a major title, was named on Tuesday as the next Italy coach to replace Antonio Conte after Euro 2016.
Germany central defender Jerome Boateng has questioned whether England have enough quality to excel at the European Championship that will commence in France this week.
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque is delighted with his side's preparations for the European Championships but was not ready to claim they were short odds to register a third successive triumph at the tournament hosted by France.
