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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro career likely ends with haunting missed game-winning shot for Portugal

If that was the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro career, it couldn’t have come in more heartbreaking fashion.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s career at the Euro in all likelihood came to an end on Friday in the quarterfinals against France, and if it really was the end, the legend went out in heartbreaking fashion.

With the match still scoreless in the 93rd minute during added time, Ronaldo was served up an excellent opportunity to break the shutout with what almost certainly would have been a game-winner for Portugal.

Instead, Ronaldo’s shot sailed sky-high, and the match went to extra time, where it remained scoreless and necessitated a penalty shootout. Ronaldo did his part, leading Portugal off with a make, but it wasn’t enough as France would make all five of its shots and win the shootout 5-4 to advance to the semifinals.

He squandered a similar opportunity during the Round of 16 win over Portugal, missing a late penalty kick opportunity against Slovenia before redeeming himself during the shootout. This time, things didn’t work out that way.

Ronaldo is 39, and while it would be far from surprising to see him try to push his career until he’s 43, there’s a very good chance Friday’s match was the last we’ll see of him at the Euro.

He made history this year by appearing in a record sixth Euro, but after a Round of 16 finish in 2020, he once again fell short in his quest to lead Portugal to another European championship after he helped the team win its first in 2016.

And barring something surprising, Portugal will have to continue on its quest for another title without its captain.

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Kylian Mbappe’s broken-nose luck finally ran out after he took a header to the face against Portugal

Kylian Mbappe’s already broken nose took some more damage during Friday’s quarterfinal match.

France superstar Kylian Mbappe has had a new element to his match equipment at the Euro 2024.

After breaking his nose during group stages, Mbappe — who received quite a few hilarious mask suggestions from fans — initially debuted a superhero-esque mask based on the French flag that earned him the nickname “Captain France” by some.

Mbappe has had pretty decent luck since the injury, avoiding any major aggravations. But that potentially changed during Friday’s quarterfinal match against Portugal, in which Mbappe took a header to the face at point-blank range.

While the ball didn’t hit his nose directly, it did cause the mask to hit into his nose, as the announcers noted.

Mbappe was visibly shaken and in pain as he lay on the ground after the hit, but he was able to brush it off and remain in the game.

While his streak of avoiding hits to the face ended on Friday, it seems he avoided causing further damage. Still, it will be something to watch if France can advance to the Euro semifinal for the first time since 2016, when it ultimately finished as the runner-up. Les Bleus are looking to win their first Euro since 2000.

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Cristiano Ronaldo was so relieved he redeemed himself during Portugal’s penalty shootout at Euro 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo got his redemption as Portugal moves on to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals.

Cristiano Ronaldo came up short with an opportunity to punch Portugal’s ticket to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals.

He was awarded a penalty kick in the 105th minute, but an incredible save from Slovenia’s Jan Oblak kept the match alive. Ronaldo was overcome with emotion after coming up short in that big spot.

However, he earned his shot at redemption.

The Round of 16 contest ultimately went to a penalty shootout as it remained locked in a 0-0 tie at the end of extra time. Ronaldo wouldn’t squander his second chance, and after he started the team off with a make, Portugal ultimately won the shootout 3-0.

He once again became emotional, but this time, it was a look of sheer joy and relief.

Portugal advances to face France, which dispatched Belgium 1-0 with a goal in the 85th minute in its Round of 16 matchup, on Friday in Hamburg. Ronaldo is 39 and playing in his record sixth Euro, and he’s looking to help Portugal capture its second championship after it won Euro 2016.

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Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears after Slovenia’s Jan Oblak saved his extra-time penalty at Euro 2024

Soccer really means everything to Cristiano Ronaldo.

A living legend, Cristiano Ronaldo has accomplished just about everything you could hope for as a professional soccer player. But as he tries to win another Euro championship for his country, it’s abundantly clear the Portuguese superstar is nowhere near satisfied.

In the late stages of extra time during Portugal’s Round of 16 matchup with Slovenia at Euro 2024, Ronaldo had a golden opportunity to seal a likely victory. He had a chip-shot penalty kick that probably would’ve sealed the deal against the upstart Slovenians.

There was one not-so-small problem. Ronaldo had to score against Jan Oblak, one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

Oblak wound up making an incredible save on a Ronaldo shot that both had pace and height:

In the aftermath, Ronaldo couldn’t help himself. He was overcome with emotion and started crying as his Portuguese teammates comforted him over his miss.

For Ronaldo, it’s pretty clear that ball is (still) life.

Featured image courtesy of Fox Sports

Portugal vs. Ireland: How to watch international friendly, TV channel, live stream

A Seleção plays its final warm-up match before Euro 2024 kicks off

Portugal will face Ireland on Tuesday as A Seleção plays its final warm-up match before Euro 2024 kicks off.

Roberto Martinez’s men will be among the favorites at the tournament in Germany, having won all 10 of their qualification matches in Group J.

They started a run of three friendlies with a 4-2 victory over Finland last week, before falling 2-1 to Croatia over the weekend.

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Portugal will face the Czech Republic, Turkey and Georgia in Group F at Euro 2024, with its first match on June 18 against the Czechs.

Ireland, which fell short of qualifying for Euro 2024, began this international window with a 2-1 win over Hungary last week. The Boys in Green are preparing to kick off Nations League play in September.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Portugal vs. Ireland (international friendly)

  • When: Tuesday, June 11
  • Where: Estádio Municipal de Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
  • Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: FS2 (Watch FREE on Fubo), ViX (Watch on Prime Video)

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Portugal vs. Croatia: How to watch international friendly, TV channel, live stream

The two European heavyweights meet as they continue preparing for Euro 2024

Portugal will face Croatia on Saturday as both teams continue preparing for Euro 2024.

A Seleção will be playing its penultimate warm-up match, with a game to follow against Ireland on Tuesday.

Roberto Martinez’s men will be among the favorites at the tournament in Germany, having won all 10 of their qualification matches in Group J.

They started a run of three friendlies with a 4-2 victory over Finland earlier this week.

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Croatia also started its warm-up matches with a win, defeating North Macedonia 3-0 in Rijeka on Monday. This will be the team’s final friendly before Euro 2024 begins.

Portugal will face the Czech Republic, Turkey and Georgia in Group F at Euro 2024, while Croatia has been drawn in Group B alongside Spain, Albania and Italy.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Portugal vs. Croatia (international friendly)

  • When: Saturday, June 8
  • Where: Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor (Lisbon, Portugal)
  • Time: 12:45 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: FS2 (Watch FREE on Fubo), ViX (Watch on Prime Video)

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Portugal vs. Finland: How to watch international friendly, TV channel

Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. begin their final preparations for Euro 2024 with a match against Finland

Portugal will face Finland on Tuesday in the first of three warm-up friendlies prior to Euro 2024.

A Seleção will host Finland in Lisbon before two more home matches against Croatia and Ireland, prior to kicking off Euro 2024 on June 18 against the Czech Republic.

Roberto Martinez’s men will be among the favorites at the tournament in Germany, having won all 10 of their qualification matches in Group J.

They did, however, lose their first game in more than a year during the March international window, falling 2-0 to Slovenia.

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After qualifying for Euro 2020, Finland fell short of the tournament this time around, losing to Wales in a March playoff. The Scandinavian country’s next competitive matches will come in the Nations League in September.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.

Portugal vs. Finland (international friendly)

  • When: Tuesday, June 4
  • Where: Estádio José Alvalade (Lisbon, Portugal)
  • Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
  • Channel/streaming: FS2 (Watch FREE on Fubo), ViX (Watch on Prime Video)

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Sergio Garcia to make course designing debut at Terras da Comporta in Portugal

The Torre Course will be the second 18 at the high-end development south of Lisbon.

Sergio Garcia has signed on to design a second course at Terras da Comporta in Portugal, which will be the Spanish LIV golfer’s first as lead designer.

Terras da Comporta already is home to the David McLay Kidd-designed Dunas Course, which opened in 2023 and has been well-received. Garcia’s addition will be named the Torre Course and is slated to open in June of 2025 about an hour’s drive south of Lisbon.

Garcia has worked as secondary designer on courses before, including the Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio, host course for the Valero Texas Open.

“When it comes to full-on design, this is my first project and we are very, very excited about the course,” Garcia said in a media release announcing the planned opening timeline. “It’s something that I can really put my stamp on.

“The site is located in striking scenery, just a couple of kilometers from the beautiful beaches of Comporta, and the land has all the ingredients for a spectacular golf course. It’s a beautiful spot for a golf course, and we are building it using the best sustainable methods.”

Citing former Ryder Cup site Valderrama in Spain as his favorite course, Garcia said he intends the Torre Course to play tight with small greens amid a pine forest. Work already has begun, with Garcia utilizing Olazabal Design – founded by Garcia’s former Ryder Cup teammate, José María Olazábal – and lead shaper Conor Walsh for construction. Vanguard Properties, the largest real estate developer in Portugal, is leading the project on the high-end community.

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Check out David McLay Kidd’s new Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta in Portugal

Lay your eyes on David McLay Kidd’s new layout in Portugal.

David McLay Kidd’s design of the Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta in Portugal has officially opened, with the Scottish-born architect hitting the opening tee shot earlier this month.

Kidd started on the layout in 2010, but years of frustration followed until real estate developer Vanguard Properties took over in 2019. Kidd was then able to finish the course about a 90-minute drive south of capital city Lisbon. The Dunas Course is Kidd’s first layout in mainland Europe after having started his career with the original layout at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon and having gone on to build dozens of other highly rated courses in the U.S. and around the world.

“It’s been a real rollercoaster of a journey full of ups and downs, but we’ve finally made it and I couldn’t be more excited,” Kidd said in a media release announcing the opening of the Dunas Course. “I’m very proud of what we’ve created here and I firmly believe that there is no other golf venue like this in this part of Europe. I’ve been asked how I would characterize the course and I would say that’s easy, it’s a links course.

“The thing that is really great for me is that this is open to the public and being able to build something like this that’s unique, so natural and is open to all at a reasonable price, is great. I’m hoping that the course will fill with golfers quickly and be a showcase for links golf in southern Europe.”

On the edge of the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve, the layout is situated near the coast and plays over naturally sandy terrain. It will be one of two courses at the development, with Sergio Garcia named as the lead designer for a second course named Torre slated to open in 2025.

Andonovski on Portugal game: ‘The performance was crap’

The coach knows his side needs to improve a whole lot heading into the knockouts

U.S. women’s national team head coach Vlatko Andonovski has evaluated his team’s display against Portugal in succinct fashion, saying bluntly: “The performance was crap.”

Andonovski’s side struggled in its Group E finale against the World Cup debutants, as it was pushed all the way in a nerve-shredding 0-0 draw that barely secured qualification to the knockout round.

The USWNT failed to generate many scoring opportunities against the underdogs, and was nearly sent home when Ana Capeta hit the post deep into stoppage time.

The match against Portugal was the latest underwhelming display as the U.S. set all-time program lows for wins (one) and points (five) in a World Cup group stage.

After beating Vietnam and drawing the Netherlands and Portugal, the USWNT could only manage a second-place finish in Group E, representing just the second time in nine World Cups the team has failed to win its group.

Ahead of a difficult last-16 game against Sweden, Andonovski said he was heartened by his team’s reaction after an admittedly poor display against the Portuguese.

“I think it’s been great actually,” the coach told Fox Sports. “I was a little bit worried after the Portugal game [about] how they’re going to feel and where they stand, but the group has been incredible.

“Some of the more experienced players actually from the get go were very energetic and very positive about the fact that we have [another] game. Nothing changed — like, yes, the performance was crap. We all know that. We have to own it. We have to take accountability. And we have to focus for the next game. Let’s make sure that we don’t have the same performance again.”

Watch Andonovski’s Portugal assessment

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