France Reach Euro 2024 Semifinals After Tense Shootout Victory
Le Bleus Edge Portugal 5-3 on Penalties After 0-0 Draw
France have booked their place in the semifinals of Euro 2024 after a hard-fought 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Portugal.
The match, played in Hamburg, finished 0-0 after extra time, but France held their nerve in the shootout to secure a meeting with Spain in the last four.
Cristiano Ronaldo, in what was likely his last European Championship appearance, saw his hopes of lifting the trophy dashed as his penalty was saved by Hugo Lloris.
France's victory was a testament to their resilience and determination, as they managed to withstand a late Portuguese onslaught and keep their composure in the shootout.
Didier Deschamps' side will now face Spain in the semifinals, a rematch of the 2021 UEFA Nations League final which Spain won 2-1.
The match is set to be a close and entertaining affair, with both teams boasting some of the best players in the world.
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