Football News Update: Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals
The highly anticipated Euro 2024 quarter-finals are upon us, and one of the standout fixtures sees Portugal take on France in a mouthwatering clash this Friday night, live on talkSPORT.
Cristiano Ronaldo overcame tears during his country’s last-16 tie against Slovenia to score during their penalty shootout victory. The icon couldn’t prevent his emotions from taking over after he missed a spot-kick in extra-time, but goalkeeper Diogo Costa stepped up to help send Selecao through.
“Without a doubt, it’s the last Euro [for me], of course it is,” he said. “But I’m not emotional about that. I’m moved by everything that football entails, by the enthusiasm I have for the game, the enthusiasm I see in the fans, having my family here, people’s passion.”
That win set up an incredible final-eight meeting with Les Bleus, who sent Belgium home thanks to an own goal from Jan Vertonghen. Kylian Mbappe will now meet Ronaldo and co in a monumental match, with a place in the semi-finals against either Germany or Spain on the line.
The Match Details
The Euro 2024 quarter-final between Portugal and France will take place on Friday, July 5, with kick-off at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg scheduled for 8pm. talkSPORT will have live coverage of the game, with Hugh Woozencroft presenting and commentary from Jim Proudfoot and former England captain Stuart Pearce.
Lineup Changes
After a disappointing Euros so far, Rafael Leao could lose his place to Liverpool’s Diogo Jota in the Portugal lineup, while Fulham’s Joao Palhinha is expected to start again at the base of the midfield. For France, Adrien Rabiot is suspended, likely leading to Antoine Griezmann’s return to midfield and Ousmane Dembele coming in out wide.
This quarter-final could be Ronaldo’s last ever game at the Euros after the Portugal legend confirmed this will be his final appearance in the tournament.
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