In the fan zone at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, 90,000 supporters went silent as Eder scored the goal that crushed the hopes of the host nation.
Many of the fans, clad in blue France shirts and with the tricolore draped around their shoulders, sat down before filing out in near-silence as the host nation's party fell flat.
Emotions were high for both teams following the final whilst, but one young fan reminded us what football is all about.