Coverage of the European Championship clash between Portugal and France.
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![Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo in action on June 22, 2024 (IMAGO) Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo in action on June 22, 2024 (IMAGO)](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Who are the leading goalscorers in the history of the European Championship?
Sports Mole rounds up the all-time top scorers list in the European Championship, with England's Harry Kane moving onto seven goals at Euro 2024.
Jul 17, 18:45
![Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in England shirt on June 25, 2024. Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in England shirt on June 25, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Every nation's best player including Real Madrid and Barcelona stars
Sports Mole selects every nation's star player at Euro 2024, including Lamine Yamal, Marc Guehi and N'Golo Kante.
Jul 15, 14:26
![England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on July 10, 2024 England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on July 10, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Spain vs. England: Euro 2024 final sees legacy, history and immortality on the line
Ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, Sports Mole looks back at the tournament and why the result in Berlin could mean more than just a name on the trophy.
Jul 13, 11:14
![Fernando Torres in action for Spain on June 1, 2012 Fernando Torres in action for Spain on June 1, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024 final: Greatest Euros finals of all time ahead of Spain vs. England
Ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final between Spain and England, Sports Mole looks back at the greatest finals from the history of the European Championship.
Jul 12, 17:43
![England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024 England head coach Gareth Southgate on June 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: England on brink of glory, but has it been the worst tournament ever?
Sports Mole takes a deep dive into the statistics to determine whether Euro 2024 has been the most boring major international tournament in 21st century.
Jul 12, 11:58
![England's Harry Kane reacts on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO] England's Harry Kane reacts on June 25, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Which Euro 2024 team has the best penalty shootout record at the European Championship?
With the Euro 2024 final just around the corner, Sports Mole takes a look at the 11 best-performing nations in penalty shootouts at the European Championship.
Jul 11, 09:00
![Lionel Messi in action for Argentina in June 2024. Lionel Messi in action for Argentina in June 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Can you name the top 25 international goalscorers of all time?
After Lionel Messi moved into second place with his latest strike for Argentina, Sports Mole challenges you to name the top 25 international goalscorers of all time.
Jul 10, 11:00
![Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo in action on June 22, 2024 (IMAGO) Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo in action on June 22, 2024 (IMAGO)](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo drops hint over future after Euro 2024 exit
Cristiano Ronaldo releases a statement following Portugal's elimination from the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
Jul 7, 11:56
![Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo look dejected after the match on July 5, 2024 Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo look dejected after the match on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Who could replace Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe for Portugal?
In the wake of Portugal's Euro 2024 exit, Sports Mole considers just who could replace Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe in the Selecao's starting XI.
Jul 6, 16:40
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on June 26, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on June 26, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal update given after heartbreaking Euro 2024 France defeat
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez insists that it is still too early to make a decision on Cristiano Ronaldo's international future following their Euro 2024 exit.
Jul 6, 09:49
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance to score on July 5, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a chance to score on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal vs. France player ratings: Pepe leaves the stage in tears - but also in consummate style
Sports Mole's player ratings as Portugal exit Euro 2024 quarter-finals at the hands of fortunate France.
Jul 5, 23:33
![France coach Didier Deschamps before the match on July 5, 2024 France coach Didier Deschamps before the match on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Portugal 0-0 France (France win 5-3 on penalties) - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole's match analysis of France's penalty shootout victory over Portugal in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
Jul 5, 23:24
![France's Theo Hernandez celebrates after winning the penalty shoot-out on July 5, 2024 France's Theo Hernandez celebrates after winning the penalty shoot-out on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal 0-0 France (5-3 on pens): Les Bleus edge through to Euro 2024 semis as Ronaldo bows out
Sports Mole's match report of Portugal's penalty shootout loss to France in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, as Cristiano Ronaldo bows out for perhaps the final time.
Jul 5, 22:55
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe pictured on July 1, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe pictured on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Portugal vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's European Championship clash between Portugal and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 5, 20:48
![France's Kylian Mbappe in action with Portugal's Joao Cancelo on July 5, 2024 France's Kylian Mbappe in action with Portugal's Joao Cancelo on July 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal 0-0 France live commentary: Masked Mbappe substituted in extra time
Sports Mole provides live minute-by-minute commentary of Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final between Portugal and France.
Jul 5, 19:28
![Spain's Nico Williams on June 28, 2024 Spain's Nico Williams on June 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Friday's Euro 2024 predictions including Spain vs. Germany
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's European Championship fixtures, including Spain vs. Germany.
Jul 5, 06:00
![Portugal manager Roberto Martinez pictured in July 2024 Portugal manager Roberto Martinez pictured in July 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Portugal boss Martinez bidding to create "everlasting memories"
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez insists that his side are "fully ready" for Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against France.
Jul 4, 21:02
![Portugal's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring on June 22, 2024 Portugal's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring on June 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Euro 2024: Portugal's Bernardo Silva makes bold claim ahead of France showdown
Portugal's Bernardo Silva says that it "would definitely be the most important trophy" of his career if he was able to help Portugal win Euro 2024.
Jul 4, 18:26
![France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024 France manager Didier Deschamps reacts in June 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France lineup vs. Portugal: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 quarter-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Portugal.
Jul 3, 09:56
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on July 1, 2024 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal lineup vs. France: Predicted XI for Euro 2024 quarter-final
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Friday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against France.
Jul 3, 09:48