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Ronaldo's final act for Portugal? Plus a lack of French bite

sportsmole.co.uk 2024/10/6
Ronaldo's reign finally over? Portugal beaten by France in Euro 2024 quarter-final shootout
Ronaldo's reign finally over? Portugal beaten by France in Euro 2024 quarter-final shootout

France have failed to score a single goal from open play in their last six matches - including an extra 30 minutes today - with their three strikes at Euro 2024 so far coming from two own goals and a penalty.

Didier Deschamps made two alterations from an edgy 1-0 win over Belgium in the last 16 - dropping Adrien Rabiot for Eduardo Camavinga; Kolo Muani coming into the starting XI at Marcus Thuram's expense - but his team still lacked fluency.

Meanwhile, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has now failed to score in any of his last nine appearances at either the World Cup or the Euros - surely that heralds the end of his long reign as the Selecao's undisputed starting striker?

What next?

Ronaldo's reign finally over? Portugal beaten by France in Euro 2024 quarter-final shootout

France will now meet Spain in Munich next Tuesday, for the right to reach the Euro 2024 final five days later.

Portugal, meanwhile, will have to consider the status of some senior players ahead of their upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign, which kicks off in September.

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