(14 May 2017) Portugal's Salvador Sobral won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday with a gentle romantic ballad that challenged the event's decades-long reputation for cheesy, glittery excess.
Sobral sang his Amar Pelos Dois (Love For Both) in a high, clear tenor accompanied by quiet strings and a piano. Unlike the 25 other competitors who performed on a wide stage backed by flashing lights, bursts of flames and other effects, Sobral sang from a small elevated circle in the middle of the crowd.
Speaking at the press-conference following the contest final, Sobral said he first didn't understand whether he won or not because it was difficult to understand how the vote counting worked.
When asked about the plans for the future the winner said he would continue with his normal life and go on a musical tour in Portugal.
Sobral also cordially thanked everyone who supported him and his song.
"It was very nice to feel the love, who doesn't like to feel the love?" he said
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