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SAINT-DENIS, France -- France puts its formidable record in finals on the line when the European Championship hosts try to deny Cristiano Ronaldos Portugal a first major football title on Sunday. Air Max 97 Premium Homme .French players have lifted the trophy in three of four finals over 32 years: Euro 84 and the 1998 World Cup on home soil, as well as Euro 2000.A nation still scarred by last years terror attacks will seek sporting salvation from its football heroes and a chance to party again in the streets of Paris, where security has been intense during the tournament.French law enforcement authorities pledged extremely high security in Paris for Sundays final, with thousands of police patrolling as hundreds of thousands of fans mass in the French capital.Security forces have three key venues to protect: The Stade de France stadium hosting the final -- outside of which three suicide bombers blew themselves up last year, the 92,000-capacity fan zone in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, and the Champs-Elysees boulevard, which will likely be swamped with fans after the match.Mathias Vicherat, the Paris Mayors chief of staff, said some 1,900 police and other security officers would patrol the fan zone, while the citys police chief, Michel Cadot, said 3,400 officers would patrol the Champs-Elysees, some of them redeployed from the stadium and fan zone after the final kicks off.Portugals most famous player since Eusebio warned the French not to underestimate Portugal.They are, in my opinion, favorites because they are playing at home and thats a big advantage, Ronaldo said. The whole country is going to support them, but ... were going to be difficult to beat.The Portuguese, however, are perennial also-rans on the big occasion, reaching only one final in their history 12 years ago and losing at home to unfancied Greece. Determined to foil French celebrations, Portugal defender Pepe hopes Sundays Euro 2016 final will replicate Euro 2004 in Portugals favor this time, with the hosts upset again by the outsiders.That would be amazing, coach Fernando Santos said. We want to bring great joy to the Portuguese people.The final at the Stade de France will be Portugals 35th European Championship game, the most any team has played in the tournament without ever lifting the cup. Ronaldo, who has collected every major honor in club football, will not want his international career ending trophyless like compatriot Eusebio.Its something that I always dreamed of, said Ronaldo, whose side has won just once in 90 minutes at Euro 2016. It would be a huge achievement if I could win something with Portugal.For a generation of France players this is their first major final, particularly Antoine Griezmann, the star of his home tournament with six goals heading into the final -- double Ronaldos tally.Griezmann was just a teenager starting out his professional career at Real Sociedad when French football experienced one of its lowest points at the 2010 World Cup. The nation was stunned when the squad in South Africa went on strike in training to protest against striker Nicolas Anelka being sent home for insulting then-coach Raymond Domenech.It has taken six years for France to regain the adulation of its fan base.We left a negative image of French football around the world, defender Bacary Sagna said through a translator. We had to go right back to basics to get the public on our side again. Weve done a great deal of work to get into a final six years later. We want to put a smile on the faces of the French people. Nike Air Max 97 Pas Cher . In taking its goal tally to 99 in all competitions already this season, City delivered another demonstration of its lethal firepower at Etihad Stadium to set up a fourth-round match at home to another second-tier team -- Watford. Balenciaga Chaussette . -- There were so many positives from the Orlando Magics first victory of the season that it was hard for coach Jacque Vaughn to stop praising his players. www.balenciagatriple-s.fr/balenciaga-triple-s.html  . -- Jimmy Walkers first PGA Tour trophy came with a special gift tucked inside. LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky focused more on the outcome than the aesthetics against Vanderbilt, taking the most pride in the clutch plays that made it happen.Stephen Johnson rushed for a touchdown and converted a big fourth-and-1 play late in the game leading to Austin MacGinnis 28-yard field goal, and the Wildcats defense stifled the Commodores late to survive with a 20-13 victory on Saturday.Needing a spark to slow Vanderbilts momentum after scoring 10 straight points, the Wildcats turned to their ground game led by Benny Snell Jr. (20 carries, 94 yards) and Jojo Kemp with just under 8 minutes remaining. The duo positioned Kentucky to cash in a third and final time on fourth down as Johnson stretched for 1 yard to the Commodores 19.Our main motto has just been finishing and we did a great job, Kemp said. We just have to keep it going.Kentucky didnt take a chance on a final fourth-and-1 at the 10, and MacGinnis kick with 1:38 left provided a cushion that proved huge as Vanderbilt, with no timeouts, quickly drove 59 yards to the 8 seeking at least a tie. But a costly delay-of-game penalty was sandwiched between several incompletions by Kyle Shurmur, including a fourth-down attempt that went off Kalija Lipscombs hands in the left corner of the end zone with 2 seconds left.Relief and celebration followed as Kentucky (3-3, 2-2 Southeastern Conference) got halfway toward its goal of becoming bowl eligible, a prospect that seemed unlikely after starting 0-2. The Wildcats also got a measure of revenge against Vanderbilt after losing 21-17 last fall in Nashville.Vanderbilt (2-4, 0-3 SEC) meanwhile fell short in its quest to give coach Derek Mason his first conference road win.Kemp had a 4-yard TD run on a direct snap for the Wildcats. Kemp, Johnson and Stanley Boom Williams each ran for at least 54 yards as Kentucky gained 258 on 52 attempts.Most importantly, the Wildcats made huge, timely plays when needed on bboth sides of the ball to protect a lead that seemed in doubt as the Commodores tried to rally from a 17-3 halftime deficit. Nike Air More Uptempo 96 Femme. I told them that there was no way in heck that this wasnt going to come down to being a close game, Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said. I knew theyd hang in there somehow and make a play, get a turnover, make something happen. And thats what happened.Vanderbilts only TD came on Taurean Fergusons 22-yard fumble return early in the third.Commodores running back and SEC rushing leader Ralph Webb had 100 yards on 18 carries and became the schools career leader in attempts. Shurmur completed 17 of 29 passes for 141 yards.We cant afford to get behind and play catch-up football, Mason said. We have to start faster.THE TAKEAWAYVanderbilt: The Commodores converted just 3 of 12 third-down opportunities and couldnt slow the Wildcats ground game. Vandy has dropped all three league contests by 17 combined points.Kentucky: The Wildcats scored a touchdown on their opening drive for the first time this season and seemed to be in control after scoring their second TD just before halftime. They sputtered in the third quarter with two turnovers but still outgained Vanderbilt 307-282.LUCKY BOUNCEVanderbilts Ryan White fumbled two punts, the second of which was right in the hands of Kentucky cornerback J.D. Harmon. But he couldnt corral the loose ball while Bryce Lewis did at the `Dores 7, a reversal of fortune that culminated in Openshaws 26-yard field goal that made it close.UP NEXTVanderbilt: The Commodores hit the road for the fourth time in five games as they visit Georgia on Saturday.Kentucky: The Wildcats have a bye before hosting Mississippi State on Oct. 22.---AP College Football: collegefootball.ap.org---Gary B. Graves on Twitter: www.twitter.com/GaryBGraves Wholesale Jerseys 2019 Wholesale Jerseys 2020 Cheap Jerseys Jerseys Wholesale China NFL Jerseys Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys NFL Jerseys From China ' ' '