The stage is set, and the Puskas Arena will be the venue for another round of rivalry between the defending champions of the European Championships Portugal and the current world champions France. The French will be hoping to cause the Portuguese a heartbreak of the same gravitas which they themselves suffered from the finals defeat in 2016, making this all the more an intriguing encounter.
ttacking goal looked to spell doom for the home team. But the German machines had other plans, as Portugal's goal only sparked new life in reinvigorating them. From then on they went all out on the attack, and this time with more intension and nerve-wracking intensity. It was a display which every German will be proud of, and now with both sides having their sights set on their final group fixtures, we bring you four things to note from this encounter.
Portugal will be looking to win their second European Championship in succession this summer, and Fernando Santos' side open their Euro 2020 campaign with a clash against Hungary at the Ferenc Puskas Arena in Budapest. In what is definitely a crucial tie for both sides due to the nature of the group they have found themselves in, both sides will be determined to make a strong start come Tuesday.
Key to any footballing side is a strong midfield. Of course with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bernardo Silva, Portugal have a number of attacking talents. Their defensive back-line is also well-constructed with veteran defender Pepe as well as attack-minded fullbacks in Cedric Soares and Raphael Guerreiro. But if Portugal can get the balance … Continue reading Why Portugal Must Build Their World Cup 2018 Squad Around Ruben Neves
A manager can often make or break a football club and the best in the world can make a team of average players look like superstars. These are The Mastermind's Nominations for Football Manager of the Year. Antonio Conte ♥ In my books, Antonio Conte is the supreme ruling leader in terms of managers for 2016. The … Continue reading The Mastermind Award Nominees 2016: Football Manager of the Year
Despite the domination of France at Euro 2016, Portugal surprised everyone and walked away with the trophy. Portugal were tactically fantastic against France and fully deserved their victory, winning in extra time by a score of 1-0 to end the tournament on a high. Portugal weren't by any means the best team at Euro 2016, but … Continue reading How Portugal Won Euro 2016
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