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Euro 2016: Is Portugal boss Fernando Santos the only person in the world who likes Ricardo Quaresma’s haircut?

Winger could prove key to beating hosts France in the final tomorrow night and may do so with patriotic haircut

CRISTIANO RONALDO couldn't stop laughing when he saw it.

But Portugal boss Fernando Santos clearly loves Ricardo Quaresma's new haircut.

 Portugal star Ricardo Quaresma reveals his new haircut during training
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Portugal star Ricardo Quaresma reveals his new haircut during trainingCredit: AP:Associated Press

The winger revealed the daring do during training today ahead of the Euro 2016 final against France in Paris tomorrow night.

The peroxide-coloured design is said to represent the olive branches seen on the Portuguese national coat of arms.

And, much like everyone else's reaction when they first saw it, Santos laughed when asked about the barnet - then admitted he loved it.

 The standout design is said to be based on the Portugal coat of arms
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The standout design is said to be based on the Portugal coat of armsCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Cristiano Ronaldo saw the funny side to Ricardo Quaresma's do
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Cristiano Ronaldo saw the funny side to Ricardo Quaresma's doCredit: PA:Press Association
 Fernando Santos said Ricardo Quaresma's hair was a 'work of art'
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Fernando Santos said Ricardo Quaresma's hair was a 'work of art'Credit: UEFA
 Cristiano Ronaldo smirks at Ricardo Quaresma's haircut for the Euro final
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Cristiano Ronaldo smirks at Ricardo Quaresma's haircut for the Euro finalCredit: AP:Associated Press

He said: "It's amazing. I congratulated him on it when I saw it. It's a work of art."

Maybe Quaresma is feeling especially confident after twice being his nation's match-winner in the knockouts.

The 32-year-old Besiktas forward scored the extra-time goal in the round-of-16 win over Croatia.

And he bagged the final penalty after a 1-1 draw against Poland in the quarter-finals.

 Pepe has said he is fit to play in the Euro 2016 final against France
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Pepe has said he is fit to play in the Euro 2016 final against FranceCredit: AP:Associated Press

Meanwhile, Pepe has declared himself fit for the final after recovering from a thigh injury.

The Real Madrid centre-back missed the semi-final against Wales last Wednesday and had been training alone.

But he said: "I feel great. I'm fully fit and can be chosen to play tomorrow."

 

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