The wounds are still not healed in the French national team

The hosts of the 2016 Euro Cup had everything to lift the trophy at home. But Portugal was an impenetrable wall and ended up being the champion at the expense of Antoine Griezmann, Hugo Lloris, and Dimitri Payet.

Just recently, Payet, who currently defends the West Ham United badge, confessed that he still can't get over the defeat in that instance. He can't even forget Cristiano Ronaldo.

Dimitri Payet was the unfortunate character who earned the hatred of football fans because he injured Cristiano Ronaldo in the final of the 2016 Euro Cup, causing him to leave the match. Nevertheless, the Portuguese managed to smile when he won the title.

Dimitri Payet still can't forget Cristiano Ronaldo

In an interview with the "Sport 24" network, Dimitri Payet confessed that he still feels the bitterness of that match. To the point that he forbade his children from saying the name of Cristiano Ronaldo at home.

"They love Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi. Although since the Euro Cup, they are forbidden from mentioning Cristiano," said the French midfielder.

This ban may be temporary or eternal. More likely the former, because he is aware that the little ones at home always have the most famous people from different fields as examples, and the number 7 from Real Madrid is unquestionably one of them.

"I have children, and I understand the image they have of football players. They are fans of some players. I can see it in their eyes. They admire them and try to imitate their gestures, words, and celebrations," added Dimitri Payet.