Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal crashed out of the quarter-final of the Euro 2024 after Kylian Mbappe-led France defeated them via penalty shootout. This is Ronaldo’s last European Championship. Both teams were deadlocked 0-0 at full-time in the quarterfinal at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.
France thus booked a semi-final showdown against Spain, who sent hosts Germany out of the tournament, reports Indian Express.
The game between France and Portugal was a rematch of the Euro 2016 final. This game was also coming on the 18th anniversary of another pivotal clash between the sides: a game at the 2006 FIFA World Cup when Zinedine Zidane smashed the winner through a penalty in the semifinals.
Portugal and France were touted as pre-tournament favourites this time but have failed to light up the event thus far. After two wins in their first two matches, Portugal could not score in their last two outings against Georgia and Slovenia.
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