Portugal Stunned by France in Penalty Shootout as Ronaldo’s Euro Dream Ends.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s quest for another European Championship title is over after Portugal fell to France in a dramatic penalty shootout. The tense encounter at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion ended goalless after regulation time, echoing the Euro 2016 final where Portugal emerged triumphant.
This defeat marks a poignant chapter close to Ronaldo’s European Championship legacy. The match also held historical significance, coinciding with the 18th anniversary of Zinedine Zidane’s legendary penalty that propelled France to the 2006 World Cup final against Portugal.
Both Portugal and France entered the tournament as favorites, but their performances failed to fully ignite the competition. After securing victories in their opening two games, Portugal’s attack faltered, drawing blanks against both Georgia and Slovenia in their final group matches.
