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France Ends Penalty Shootout Curse, Knocks Out Ronaldo’s Portugal to Reach Euro 2024 Semifinals
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — France’s longstanding penalty shootout woes came to an end as they secured a 5-3 victory over Portugal, advancing to the Euro 2024 semifinals. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, leading to a tense shootout in which Portugal’s Joao Felix hit the post with the only miss. Theo Hernández clinched the win for France with a confident kick into the top corner.
This marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s record sixth and final European Championship. The 39-year-old scored Portugal’s first penalty and consoled his tearful teammate Pepe afterward. Ronaldo’s illustrious 20-year Euro career included a 2016 title victory over France. It’s uncertain if he will continue playing for Portugal through the 2026 World Cup.
Despite the presence of star Kylian Mbappé, France struggled to find their form, reaching the semifinals without scoring from open play. Their passive performance allowed Portugal to dominate possession, but France’s defense held firm. Ousmane Dembele’s energetic display off the bench suggests he may start in the upcoming match against Spain. To reclaim the European crown, France will need to ignite their attacking prowess.
The head coach of US national team, Mauricio Pochettino reveals his dream to return to Tottenham Hotspur.
Pochettino was with Tottenham in between 2014 and 2019. When the team were always led to victory during his management.
Recalling his experience with Tottenham the coach shares, “When I left the club I always remember one interview I said I would like one day to come back to Tottenham.”
“I am in the USA, so I am not going to talk about that now – but what I said then I still, after six years or five years, feel in my heart. Yes, I would like one day to come back.”
Galatasaray president Abdullah Kavukcu has revealed that Victor Osimhen will decide on his future next month.
Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last September, has been in impressive form, scoring 26 goals and providing five assists in 30 games across all competitions for the Turkish champions.
Galatasaray is eager to sign him permanently, but they face strong competition from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
“Osimhen will let us know his decision next month,” Kavukcu said in an interview with Nevzat Dindar. “Right now, the top five clubs in the world are also showing interest in him.”
Manchester United Legend, Wayne Rooney criticizes Chelsea’s team captain, Reece James.
The criticism comes after the team’s recent defeat to Arsenal on the Premier League clash on Sunday. The Man U legend shares that James struggled throughout the game and was constantly focused on Declan Rice.
“I just felt that Reece James had a job to do today, and he was man-marking Declan Rice—which, coming back from injury, is very difficult to do.”
“I felt he struggled all game. He’s trying to play the role the manager has given him, but I think he found it tough.”
“But as play progresses, Reece James is always thinking about Declan Rice—there’s no other thought in his head.”
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