In the fierce quarter-finals of Euro 2024, France and Portugal defeated Belgium and Slovenia respectively to advance to the quarterfinals, showing strong strength and determination.
As the second-ranked team in the world, the performance of the French team in this European Championship has caused fans to worry. Despite being valued at €1.23 billion and seen as one of the favourites, they had a mediocre performance in the group stage and could only rely on finishing second in the group to reach the death half. This has made fans start to question the strength and form of the team.
Belgium also play as third in the world rankings, with Kevin De Bruyne at the heart of their golden generation, despite the latter stages of their careers. After a surprise defeat in their first group game, they struggled to win one game and draw one in a row to finish second in the group against France. This matchup is regarded as the pinnacle of this European Championship, and the two sides are evenly matched and expected.
In the first half, France were yellowed by a number of players, but the threats of Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne kept the Belgian defence tense. As the second half began, France stepped up their attacking intensity, especially after Muani came off the bench in the 85th minute, and his stunner at the crucial moment sent the crowd crazy. France had a total of 19 shots on goal, and despite Mbappe's sluggish performances in the game, Muani's strike not only brought the team a valuable victory, but also managed to redeem Mbappe's performance.
Fans online have mixed opinions about the game. Some believe that the French team showed strong team cohesion in key moments, especially Muani's stunner; Others believe that France's performance still seems to be somewhat dependent on the performance of individual players, especially Mbappe who has not been able to fully dominate the game.
Another fan lamented the Belgian team's performance: "The Belgian team played well in the game, but it was a little lacking in the face of strong pressure from France. De Bruyne's play as a core has reached a certain level, but he lacks more firepower. ”
This game is not only a confrontation of strength, but also a concentrated embodiment of teamwork and individual performance. For France, the victory showed the world that they are not to be underestimated, while also giving fans a lot of anticipation for their prospects at this European Championship.
In another thrilling 1/8 final, world No. 6 Portugal took on world No. 27 Slovenia. Portugal, who are valued at more than €1 billion and are coached by Martinez, performed well in the group stage to secure top spot and qualify for the knockout rounds.
Slovenia reached the knockout stages of the European Championship for the second time and despite being ranked lower in the world, they showed their determination in the group stage, drawing all three of their matches and finishing third in four groups.
At the start of the game, Ronaldo showed his high level in the first half, almost scoring from a free kick, but unfortunately it was slightly over the crossbar and missed a good opportunity. As the game entered extra time, Ronaldo's penalty kick was saved by Slovenian goalkeeper Oblak bravely, and Ronaldo burst into tears on the field, moving the audience and fans to the end.
In a tense penalty shoot-out, Portuguese goalkeeper Costa became the hero of the game. He saved three penalties in a row from Slovenian players to give Portugal a 3-0 victory. The scene on the pitch was thrilling, with fans around the world cheering and congratulating Costa on his performance.
After the game, the internet was full of discussion and reactions about the match. A netizen wrote on social media: "Ronaldo's tears, Costa's save, this game is so inspiring! Portugal have had their ups and downs, but their team spirit and Costa's courage have been impressive. ”
Another netizen commented: "Slovenia have done a great job and despite the defeat, their performance has earned the respect of fans across the globe. This is a historic breakthrough for them, and I believe they will get stronger and stronger in the future! ”
A Slovenian fan commented: "Although we lost, it was a huge step forward for us to reach the knockout round! Next time, we will work harder and strive for better results. ”
France are favourites and Didier Deschamps is looking to show his squad once again at this European Championship, while Belgium faces the retirement of a golden generation and the rise of a new generation of players, with challenges and hope for the future.
Portugal continued to excel at the European Championships with a solid squad and Cristiano Ronaldo's leadership, and although Ronaldo failed to score in six consecutive European Championships, he remained the heart and soul of the team.
Ronaldo has a total of more than 500 million followers on three major social platforms around the world, an achievement that has attracted a lot of attention and discussion. As a legend in football, Cristiano Ronaldo is not only amazing on the pitch, but his influence on social media is also unparalleled.
On Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, Ronaldo's fans are flooding in, not just to follow his football career, but also to be attracted by his charisma and social influence.
There are many fans and users online who congratulate and appreciate Ronaldo for reaching this milestone. Some believe that Ronaldo's ability to attract such a large fan base is not only due to his outstanding performances on the football field, but also because of his positive interaction on social media and strong connection with fans. "Cristiano Ronaldo is not only a top footballer, but the charisma and affability he shows on social media is also a big reason why he has attracted so many fans." A netizen wrote in the comments.
Others believe that Ronaldo's ability to amass such a large fan base on social media is inseparable from his legendary performances on the football field. "Cristiano Ronaldo is an unrivalled footballing talent, and his every goal and game has attracted the attention and support of countless people. These fans are not just his fans, but also a recognition of his career and personal charisma. Another netizen commented.
Ronaldo's success on social media has also sparked discussions about how sports stars can use these platforms to interact with their fans. "Cristiano Ronaldo is not just a footballer, he has a great strategy and content creation on social media. He was able to interact directly with his fans through these platforms, sharing his life and interests outside of football, a way of interacting that brought his fans closer to him. One commenter analyzed.
The Slovenian team entered the knockout stage for the first time, and although they lost on penalties, their performance has earned respect and recognition, and has a significant impact on the development of Slovenian football.
This 1/8 final is not only a collision of technology and tactics, but also a test of the strength and mentality of each team, and also adds more highlights and suspense to the road to promotion.
Welcome to leave your valuable comments and opinions in the comment area, and look forward to discussing with you.
Note: It is not easy to be original, plagiarism and manuscript washing, and it will be studied deeply. The picture comes from the Internet, if there is any infringement, please contact to delete