Six and out. Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth and last European Championships came to an end as Portugal paid for an impotence that stemmed from affording their captain privileged status. They went out on penalties, Joao Felix rolling his spot kick against the foot of the post as everyone else scored, but after a second successive stalemate, […]
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France advances to Euro 2024 semifinals without scoring a single goal in open play
On Friday, France advanced to the Euro 2024 semifinals with a penalty shootout win over Portugal. But the win also came with an unusual historic milestone: With the victory, France becomes the first team in Euros history to reach the semifinal without any goals scored in open play. In five games so far in the […]
Portugal v France LIVE: Penalty shootout updates from Euro 2024 quarter-final
Euro 2024’s second quarter-final is another blockbuster tie which pits 2018 World Cup winners France against 2016 European Champions Portugal. Didier Deschamps’ men have managed to reach the last-eight without scoring a goal from open play. Two own goals and a Kylian Mbappe penalty have been enough to get them through testing matches against Austria, […]
Last-gasp Spain goal dumps hosts Germany out of Euro 2024 and into desolation
From delirium to desolation. Seldom can a host nation have endured a more shattering comedown. With almost the last act of extra time, and with Germany already mentally preparing for the penalties that that they have turned into a national artform, Spain struck with the cruellest blow, with Mikel Merino rising high to head Dani […]
Demiral Euros ban ‘unfair’ but Turkish pride will grow, says coach Montella
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella said Friday Merih Demiral’s ban for making a controversial salute was “unfair” ahead of the team’s Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with the Netherlands. Defender Demiral was banned for two matches after making an alleged ultra-nationalist gesture in his team’s 2-1 last-16 win over Austria. During the celebrations of his second goal […]
UEFA Euro 2024 tournament: How to watch the Portugal vs. France match today
The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament has reached the quarterfinals. This Friday, Europe’s prestigious international soccer tournament continues with a match between Portugal and France at 3 p.m. ET. There’s eight teams left in the Euro 2024 tournament: Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, England, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Turkey. Need help figuring out how to watch every […]
Inter Milan Imminent Signing Aims To Challenge Switzerland EURO 2024 Star For Starting Berth
Josep Martinez will be looking to usurp Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer for a starting berth between the posts next season. The 26-year-old is currently finalizing his transfer from Genoa to the Italian champions. The Nerazzurri should announce the transfer in the coming hours. The Spaniard is a Barcelona youth product who also had a […]
How Africa has had a big influence on Euro 2024
The immigration boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s has transformed the European Championship into a more culturally diverse event than ever before. And as the ongoing 2024 edition reaches the quarter-finals, a number the teams remaining can trace part of their success to the performances of players with African heritage. Kevin Danso, more […]