French midfielder N'Golo Kante was at the heart of the action again as France secured a victory against Portugal.
France defeated Portugal in a penalty shootout in the UEFA European Championships.
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Kante controlled the midfield throughout the game, dictating the pace and disrupting Portugal's attacks with his trademark interceptions and tackles.
N'Golo Kante breaks more records
The Former Chelsea star becomes the first French player to record unbeaten in 20 games with Les Bleus at major tournaments.
Kante, who won two Man of the Match awards in the ongoing EUROs, achieved 13 wins, seven draws, and no defeats in France's last 20 games.
It's the longest unbeaten streak by any European player.
🚨🇫🇷 N'Golo Kante breaks one more record as he’s currently unbeaten in 20 games with France at major tournaments.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 5, 2024
13 wins, 7 draws and 0 defeats.
The longest unbeaten streak by any European player continues. 🌪️ pic.twitter.com/dSbsXe9Fp6
Dramatic Penalty shootout seals French victory after late Portuguese threat
The France and Portugal clash was a nail-biter that went to penalties, despite a dominant performance by France, Portugal almost snatched victory at the very death.
In the 120th minute, Portugal nearly secured a dramatic win as Nuno Mendes unleashed a shot, but French goalkeeper Maignan made a spectacular save, forcing a penalty shootout.
Roberto Martinez's gamble on substitute Joao Felix backfired as his penalty struck the post.