France qualified for the semi-finals of the Euro by eliminating Portugal 5 penalties to 3 (0-0 aet) in the second quarter-final, Friday evening in Hamburg.
Published on: 05/07/2024 – 17:01Modified on: 05/07/2024 – 23:47
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Euro 2024 Match Summary: At the end of the night, France breaks its penalty shootout curse and advances to the semi-finals
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The compositions of France – Portugal:
France : Maignan – Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez – Kanté, Tchouameni, Camavinga – Griezmann, Kolo Muani, Mbappé (cap.)
Portugal : Diogo Costa – Cancelo, Dias, Pepe, N. Mendes – Palhinha, Vitinha, B. Fernandes – B. Silva, C. Ronaldo (cap), Leao.
The legend of Kylian Mbappé begins with his boundless admiration, at a young age, for Cristiano Ronaldo. But the child has transformed into a ruthless attacker, who will try to precipitate the international retirement of his idol.
It may be one of those legendary crossovers in the history of sport that is being prepared. On one side, Ronaldo, who at 39 might be playing his last major competition with Portugal. Lacking a goal, he is now showing his doubts, to the point of bursting into tears on Monday evening following missing a penalty once morest Slovenia in the round of 16.
Also read: Euro 2024: the indefatigable Cristiano Ronaldo in (CR)7 figures
On the other hand, Mbappé, 25, is at a turning point in his career. After a season marked by trials, criticism and conflicts at Paris SG, where he finished as the club’s all-time top scorer, the Parisian is preparing to join Real Madrid. He himself has long rejected this dream, but will now follow in the footsteps of Ronaldo, the Madrid club’s all-time top scorer.
