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CRISTIANO RONALDO has officially played his last Euros match as Portugal have gone crashing out of the competition at the hands of France.Ronaldo, 39, did score his penalty in what turned out to be a thrilling shootout.But Joao Felix missing his spot-kick ultimately helped Les Blues set up a semi-final clash against Spain. RESULT: Portugal 0-0 France (5-3 on pens)Live stream: BBC iPlayerTV channel: BBC OnePortugal XI: Costa, Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Mendes, Vitinha, Palhinha, Silva, Fernandes, Leao, Ronaldo.France XI: Maignan, Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez, Kante, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Griezmann, Kolo Muani, Mbappe.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the Volksparkstadion with our live blog below…France move into semi-finalsLes Bleus will face Spain in the Euro 2024 semi-finals.It was not a classic by any stretch of the imagination and they know that they will have to up their game against La Roja.But for now, it is all smiles for France as they make it through to the last four of the tournament in Germany.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedRonaldo dejected after defeatCR7 stepped up and slotted his penalty home with ease.However, watching Joao Felix’s missed penalty means the dream of winning this trophy again may be over for Cristiano Ronaldo.He has not officially announced his retirement from international football but many have questioned whether this may be his last waltz in a Portugal shirt.Credit: GettyCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFrance dump Portugal out of Euro 2024Didier Deschamps’ dream of becoming the first person to win the Euros both as a player and as a manager continues.They were probably second best over the course of the 120 minutes but showed their grit in the penalty shootout.Everything stemmed on Joao Felix’s missed penalty for Portugal which ended up costing them dearly.Credit: ReutersCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedFrance beat Portugal 5-3 on penaltiesCopy linkCopiedGoal – Theo Hernandez (France) 5-3Copy linkCopiedGoal – Nuno Mendes (Portugal) 4-3Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bradley Barcola (France) 4-2Copy linkCopiedMissed penalty – Joao Felix (Portugal)Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jules Kounde (France) 3-2Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bernardo Silva (Portugal) 2-2Copy linkCopiedGoal – Youssouf Fofana (France) 2-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) 1-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Ousmane Dembele (France) 1-0Copy linkCopiedPenalty shootoutCopy linkCopiedFT: Portugal 0-0 FranceSo it is all about the nerve from 12-yards now.This game seemed like it was heading to penalties after about ten minutes of the game.Now it is make or break time for both sides.Copy linkCopiedFT: Portugal 0-0 FranceSometimes games in the Euros are replayed over and over again as absolute classics, this is not one.Portugal have the chance to win it late on but Mendes shot is saved by Maignan.That is the last chance of extra-time, this will go to penalties.Copy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 France118. Dembele gets down the right but Mendes tracks him well.As he looks to cross from the byline it deflects behind for a corner.France cannot make anything from the set piece as Portugal are awarded a free kick.Nunes is coming on for Vitinha.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 France116. Portugal force another corner.Vitinha steps up to take it, looking for Ronaldo in the box.He tries an elaborate volley but Upamecano is all over him and somehow wins a free kick.Copy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 France114. Barcola has a sight of goal but cannot work the keeper.The French shooting tonight has been horrendous.If you had to face a firing squad you would definitely request one of Les Bleus take the shot to live another day.Copy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 France112. Dembele cuts inside from the right onto his stronger left foot.He dummies the shot a couple of times before letting fly from outside of the box.That was only troubling people sat in row M and above.Copy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 France110. The ball is clipped over the top for Ronaldo to run onto.As he gets into the box the covering defender manages to knock it out for a corner.Then the assistant raises his flag for an offside from some part of the last two weeks.Copy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 France108. Portugal start to knock the ball around again.Conceicao lifts a ball into the back post to pick out Joao Felix.His header can only find the side netting of the goal.There’s the player we saw at Stamford Bridge for a season.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 France106. Mbappe has come off for France.It seems strange to take one of your most reliable penalty takers off this late on in the game.Apparently his nose his hurting.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Portugal 0-0 FranceWe are back underway in Hamburg.Everyone is hoping for a goal, the stadium being struck by lightening seems just as probable.Portugal get the second-half started.Copy linkCopiedHT: Portugal 0-0 FranceThe referee brings the half to a close.Just prior to the break, Conceicao tries his luck from outside the box.It sails over the bar with Maignan not concerned whatsoever.Copy linkCopied More

CRISTIANO RONALDO and Kylian Mbappe will have one last dance at the Euros TONIGHT as Portugal take on France in a spine-tingling quarter-final tie.Ronaldo, 39, broke down in tears thinking he had cost his nation a spot in the next round when the Portuguese idol saw his 105th-minute penalty saved during their encounter against Slovenia.However, Diego Costa’s penalty shootout heroics fired Selecao into the last-eight – setting up a super contest against a France side who scraped past Belgium.Kick-off time: 8pm BSTLive stream: BBC iPlayerTV channel: BBC OnePortugal XI: team news to follow…France XI: team news to follow…EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the Volksparkstadion with our live blog below… More

SPAIN are up against Germany tonight in a massive Euro 2024 quarter-final match-up. Both sides have been touted as favourites to win it all and will play the winner of Portugal’s match-up with France. Kick-off time: 5pm BSTStream/TV: ITVX/ITV1Spain XI: Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri, Fabian; Lamine, Morata, WilliamsGermany XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Raum; Can, Kroos; Sane, Gundogan, Musiala; HavertzEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSSpain 0-0 Germany5. The ball is played into Pedri, who looks to let the ball run and get on the attack.He is wiped out by Kroos, sending the young Spaniard flying in the air.de la Fuente is furious on the touchline that the German has not been shown a card for the challenge.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedSpain 0-0 Germany3. This match has been huge news in Germany this week.Competing in their first quarter-final since 2016, the hosts are hoping they can go all the way this time.Spain have started on the front-foot, looking to put Die Mannschaft undr some early pressure.Copy linkCopiedSpain 0-0 Germany1. Both sides are getting stuck into the early challenges.Williams then plays the ball into Morata in the penalty-area.He lays it off to Pedri, who strikes it first time, but his effort is straight at Manuel Neuer.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Spain vs GermanyWe are underway in Stuttgart.There is not a single empty seat in the MHPArena for this one.Germany get the game started.Copy linkCopiedHistory favours the hostsNo host nation has ever been eliminated from the quarter-final stages of the Euros, with all four teams previously at this stage progressing.This will be Germany’s 19th quarter-final at a major tournament, having progressed 15 times from their previous 18 attempts.Die Manschaft’s record is the highest of any European nation at major tournaments.Copy linkCopiedAtmosphere building to fever-pitch The MHPArena is ramping up in terms of noise levels.Whenever the hosts play, you can expect a cauldron of noise.Spain have been well-supported at the tournament and their team have given them plenty to celebrate so far.Credit: PACredit: EPACopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jordan Davies in StuttgartSweet Caroline is being blasted around the Stuttgart Arena and this has the feeling of a special game – Spain boss Luis de la Fuente admitted it is big enough to be the final.But, this is a quarter final, one that will see a big hitter go home, so who will it be? The hosts Germany or the in-form Spaniards?Talking of big-hitting, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has warned 16-year-old Barca star Lamine Yamal that his big defenders will get physical with him to see if he has the nerve to react on this sort of stage.But Nagelsmann is more worried about the other side of the pitch with Nico Williams on the left – a shining light of this tournament so far – hence why he has brought in Leroy Sane instead of Florian Wirtz to cover the space with his pace.Whatever happens tonight, it will be a shock to the Euros system. England – on the other side of the draw – will be watching on with interest…Copy linkCopiedWinner takes it allWhoever comes out on top in Stuttgart this evening will no doubt become the favourite to go on and win Euro 2024.With both sides in the tougher side of the draw, the semi-final will be another challenge, but this is the pick of the ties for the quarter-finals.From what we have seen from both teams so far, goals should be on the menu.Copy linkCopiedGermany have ‘plan B’ in wingsWhile Havertz starts as the striker for the Germans today, should they need to change tactics, they have a perfect replacement.Fullkrug has scored goals when coming off the bench and plays as a more traditional striker.With Havertz usually anywhere on the pitch but in the box, Nagelsmann can quite easily mix it up against Spain.Copy linkCopiedSpain stunned in ’round of 16’Things did not go all to plan against Georgia in the last round.de la Fuente’s fell behind after Le Normand had the misfortune of scoring an own goal.However, goals from Rodri, Ruiz, Williams and Olmo lead to a convincing 4-1 victory.Copy linkCopiedFans looking forward to epic clashAs the MHPArena starts to fill up, there is a sea of colour.Both sets of fans are in party mood and want to see their team progress to the semi-finals of Euro 2024.It should be a cauldron of noise in Stuttgart as we edge closer to kick-off.Credit: APCredit: APCredit: EPACopy linkCopiedLa Roja firing on all cylindersSpain have won six games in a row in 2024 to date.Luis de la Fuente has only lost one game of his last sixteen as the Spain manager, a surprise defeat against Scotland in March 2023.They will go into today’s game looking to break German hearts, ending the hosts participation in Euro 2024.Copy linkCopiedGermany starting XI:Nagelsmann opts to tinker with his side a little to take on the might of Spain in Stuttgart this evening.1. Neuer, 3. Raum, 4. Tah, 2. Rudiger, 6. Kimmich, 8. Kroos, 25. Can, 10. Musiala, 21. Gundogan, 19. Sane, 7. HavertzCredit: @DFB_Team_ENCopy linkCopiedSpain starting XI:Luis de la Fuente opts to not tinker with the side that got them to the quarter-finals this evening.23. Simon, 24. Cucurella, 14. Laporte, 3. Le Normand, 2. Carvajal, 8. Ruiz, 16. Rodri, 20. Pedri, 17. Williams, 7. Morata, 19. Yamal🚨 OFFICIAL | THIS IS THE STARTING 11 FOR THE QUARTER-FINALS!! 👥 This is the lineup chosen by Luis de la Fuente to battle for a place in the semi-finals against the tournament hosts.💪🏼 Lads, the whole country is behind you!! #VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/ECL81ZaOFN— Spanish Football (@SpainIsFootball) July 5, 2024

Copy linkCopiedDie Mannschaft full of confidenceGermany come into this match unbeaten in 2024, having won six of the eight games they have played.They have not tasted defeat since back-to-back losses in November against Turkey and Austria.Nagelsmann’s side have won three of their four matches in the tournament so far, scoring ten goals and conceding just two.Copy linkCopiedFrom Croydon with loveJulian Nagelsmann follows the trend of modern football as his side tends to play without an out and out striker.Their real danger-man is Croydon raised Jamal Musiala who spent time at Chelsea’s academy and even played for England at all levels right up to Under-21.He then opted to change his allegiance to the nation of his birth, Germany, continuing to flourish at his club Bayern Munich.Copy linkCopiedGoal threat across pitchSpain come into this game as many peoples’ favourites to win Euro 2024 with how they have started.They are not reliant on one focal scorer for their goals and spread the burden across the squad.While their wingers will be of focus this evening, even the likes of Rodri is capable of pinging a pearlier in from outside the box as he showed against Georgia.Copy linkCopiedBoss speaks of focus for gameGerman manager Nagelsmann told the media problems the Spanish wingers offer his team:It’s not a final, it’s a quarter-final. We want to be one of the teams in the semi-final. Spain want to be champions as well, so it’ll be a tough game. Both teams are good in possession, have good counter-pressing qualities and can put their opponents under pressure. Let’s see how he reacts when things get tough. You can’t defend him completely. You have to be prepared for different things. My focus is less on Yamal, more on Jamal [Musiala]. We can do something in attack ourselves.Julian NagelsmannGermanyCopy linkCopiedWingers keys to Spanish successIn the build-up to this game, the German coaches must have been focussing on tactics to prevent the flying Spanish wingers.Williams and Yamal have proved too much for most teams and will ask serious questions of Germany in this game in Stuttgart.If you want to win some silverware, there is no doubting you must beat the best teams to win that right.Copy linkCopiedHosts with huge challenge aheadGermany have looked in good form in Euro 2024, giving home fans hope that they can go on and win the trophy on home soil.However, there is no doubting that Spain have looked the most impressive side in the tournament so far and if Nagelsmann is going to keep that dream alive they will need put in some performance this evening.La Roja will provide the sternest test of the German defence and for the neutrals it offers to be the game of the Euros so far.Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Spain vs GermanyThe pick of the quarter-finals takes place tonight as the hosts take on the favourites at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart.Spain are expected to name an unchanged line-up for the game, with 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal and Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams set to join Alvaro Morata in a three man attack.Dani Olmo and Mikel Merino will be pushing for a start ahead of Pedri in the heart of midfield but the Barcelona man is expected to keep his place alongside Rodri and Fabian Ruiz.Nacho has recovered from a minor foot injury but is unlikely to displace Le Normand or Aymeric Laporte in the centre of defence, while Dani Carvajal and Marc Cucurella should continue as full-backs.Julian Nagelsmann could tinker with his side once again and may recall centre-back Jonathan Tah, who served a suspension in the last 16, at the expense of Nico Schlotterbeck.Maximillian Mittelstadt was dropped against Denmark and will be looking to force his way back into the line-up ahead of David Raum, while Florian Wirtz could return on the left side of the attack at the expense of Leroy Sane, allowing Jamal Musiala to move over to the right.Kai Havertz is expected to keep his spot as the central striker despite Niclas Fullkrug pushing for a place in Nagelsmann’s side.Copy linkCopied More

SPAIN are through to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after beating Germany. Dani Olmo opened the scoring with a brilliant goal before Florian Wirtz equalised in the 89th-minute with a close-range volley.But in the 119th-minute, sub Mikel Merino popped up to score before Dani Carvajal was sent off in the dying seconds. Kick-off time: 5pm BSTStream/TV: ITVX/ITV1Spain XI: Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri, Fabian; Lamine, Morata, WilliamsGermany XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Raum; Can, Kroos; Sane, Gundogan, Musiala; HavertzEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSGermans distraught after exitToni Kroos has played his last game for club and country.He would have hoped that he would be walking out at the final of this tournament but it was not to be.The hosts are sent packing with the Spaniards progressing to the semi-finals.Credit: PACredit: GettyCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedSpanish stun hosts in late dramaSpain thought they had this game won until Florian Wirtz grabbed a late equaliser.La Roja managed to clear their heads and go again in extra-time to put Germany to the sword.Niclas Fullkrug will be wondering what could have been as headed narrowly wide in the dying moments of the game.Credit: PACredit: RexCopy linkCopiedFT: Spain 2-1 GermanyIt was a game full of drama in Stuttgart.Germany grabbed a late equaliser but the Spanish regrouped and came back to grab a second to win it.Nagelsmann’s side become the first host nation to go out at this stage of the Euros.Copy linkCopiedFT: Spain 2-1 GermanyIt is all over.The referee blows his whistle and the hosts are out.Spain progress to the semi-finals of Euro 2024.Copy linkCopiedET: Spain 2-1 Germany120+5. Carvajal blocks off Musiala to stop him going forward.The Real Madrid defender is shown his second yellow card of the game and given his marching orders.Taking one for the team right there.Copy linkCopiedRed card – Dani Carvajal (Spain)Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 Germany120+2. Kimmich has a venomous shot towards goal but it is well blocked by the Spanish defence.Torres breaks and has the chance to put the game to bed but lifts his shot wide of the goal.This is the last chance for Germany to create something surely.As the cross comes in, Fullkrug has a free header but puts it inches wide of the post.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 Germany120. The German fans hold their heads in their hands.Olmo lifts a superb ball into the box, Merino hangs in the air and directs his header into the far corner.Neuer is rooted to the spot and can do nothing to stop him.We are going to have three added minutes.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Mikel Merino (Spain)Copy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany118. Kimmich plays a ball forward to Fullkrag who gets a deft flick towards the far corner.Simon is at full-stretch as he makes a great one-handed save.Everyone in the ground is wondering whether either side can find a late winner now.Copy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany116. Spanish players are falling to the ground all over the pitch.Anthony Taylor is not interested in giving them a free kick at all it seems.The replay of what sent Nacho to the ground is embarassing for a grown man.You are likely to see a more firm contact in a childrens’ soft play area.Copy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany114. We are only six minutes away from penalties being needed to decide the winner of this game.Germany have some formidable form when it comes to shootouts in major tournaments.Spain on the other hand, have a woeful record.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany112. Spain try a speculative effort from the edge of the box.Neuer was scrambling to his far post but the ball is always going wide.This is still anybody’s game.Copy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany110. Muller is fouled by Rodri and the Spaniard is shown a yellow card.Germany look to counter but Cucurella wins the ball and is then fouled by Kimmich.As ever, the Chelsea full-back makes a meal out of the challenge.Copy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany108. Had they awarded a penalty for that, we could conclude the game is officially broken.The ball did strike the defender’s arm but he did nothing to try use it as an advantage.Wirtz counters for Germany, holds it up well, feeding it into the path of Fullkrug.He slices his shot well wide of the target.Copy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany106. Fullkrug holds the ball up well and lays it off to Musiala.He shoots from the edge of the box but it is blocked by Cucurella.The Germans are demanding for a handball but as the replay shows there was nothing wrong with the position of the Spaniard’s arm.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Spain 1-1 GermanyWe are back underway in Stuttgart.The stakes could not be higher for either side.Germany get the second-half started.Copy linkCopiedHT: Spain 1-1 GermanyThe referee brings the first half of extra-time to a close.Both sides created half chances but could not capitalise.This game still hangs on a knife edge.Copy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany105. As we edge towards the end of the first half of extra time, neither side have shown a willingness to settle for penalties.The lottery that it is, it can be heartbreaking for the losing team.We are going to have one additional minute.Muller feeds the ball into Wirtz and his shot narrowly misses the far post.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany103. Andrich goes down looking for a foul.The referee disagrees and Spain continue to come forward.Oyarzabal shoots from the edge of the box and it narrowly misses the far post.Copy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany101. Musiala and Wirtz exchange a neat one-two.The former England U-21 international gets to the byline and looks to cross but Simon cuts it out once again.This game is turning into end-to-end stuff at the moment, Ruiz is struggling to continue.Copy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany99. Kroos and Ruiz are both down after a coming together.No cards shown by the referee it was just a full-blooded challenge.Spain are trying to mix it up with a more direct approach but without the pace of Williams and Yamal, it is difficult for them to stretch the German defence.Copy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany97. Carvajal does well to get a cross in from the right wing.Rudiger reads it well as he heads clear.Olmo is continuing to cause problems for the Germans.Copy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany95. Olmo plays a ball across the box but Oyarzabal cannot get on the end of it.It may just take one run and touch of the ball to win this game now.Two teams who want to be in those semi-finals desperately, play out extra-time in Stuttgart.Copy linkCopiedET: Spain 1-1 Germany93. Kroos plays the ball into the box and a number of German and Spanish players end up on the floor.The referee does not feel anything worth noting happened and play continues.Spain give the ball straight back to the Germans but are fortunate to win a free kick for offside.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopied More

NETHERLANDS have booked their spot in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win over Romania.Cody Gakpo opened the scoring with a stunning near-post finish on 20 minutes.Donyell Malen bagged a brace in the second half to secure the Netherlands’ spot in the quarter-finals.Holland will take on Austria or Turkey in the last-8 on Saturday, July 6.Match result: Romania 0-3 NetherlandsEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Orange army celebrate winThey are right up there for any potential award for the best fans in Euro 2024 and the dream of winning the tournament is still alive.The streets of Munich will be a sea of orange as the Netherlands fans party long into the night.It was a perfect night this evening, winning the game and scoring three goals in the process.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedGakpo stars for Netherlands in MunichLiverpool striker Cody Gakpo was rightly awarded the ‘man of the match’ award at the Allianz Arena.He scored the first goal and assisted the second as the Dutch marched on to the quarter-finals.All focus now will be on tonight’s game between Turkey and Austria to see who they meet in the next round.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedRomania find Dutch too hot to handleJust to get to their first knockoout game in a major tournament for 24 years, Romania did their country proud.Even in losing this game, they did not look out of their depth and contributed to a competitive game.Netherlands rubbed salt in the wound with two late goals but on their showing in Euro 2024, Romanian football seems in good hands with Edward Iordanescu.Credit: AFPCredit: EPACopy linkCopiedDutch safely through to quartersNetherlands showed their quality against a dangerous Romania side in Munich this evening.After going a goal ahead, they struggled to give themselves the breathing space of a second goal until the closing stages of the game.Koeman’s side created plenty of chances in the game and were worthy winners and will wait to see whether it is Turkey or Austria that they face in the next round.Credit: ReutersCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedRounded performance from DutchWhoever they play in the quarter-finals, Netherlands will ask questions of many teams all over the pitch.One player who caused Romania real problems was Denzel Dumfries.His attacking play down the right gave his opposite number a nightmare for the majority of the game.Copy linkCopiedFT: Romania 0-3 NetherlandsThe scoreline flatters the Dutch a little as this was a more competitive game than it suggests.That said, Netherlands fully deserved their victory and put Romania to the sword in the final stages of the game.Many people will be taking note of Ronald Koeman’s side now.Copy linkCopiedFT: Romania 0-3 NetherlandsThe referee brings the game to a close.A dominant display from Netherlands at the Allianz Arena.Romania have done themselves proud in this tournament.Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-3 Netherlands90+3. As a Romania attack breaks down, Malen breaks and takes the ball on himself.He cuts inside onto his right foot and slots the ball past the Romanian keeper.It adds an air of comfort to the scoreline in Munich.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Donyell Malen (Netherlands)Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-2 Netherlands90+2. A hopeful ball is hoisted upfield but Verbruggen does well to come and collect it.van Dijk is then penalised for a foul on Alibec on the halfway line.Depay is replaced by Blind for the Netherlands.Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-2 Netherlands90. van de Ven sprints down the left flank putting in a dangerous ball into the near post.Weghorst slides in but cannot find the contact needed to convert.We are going to have four additional minutes added.Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-2 Netherlands88. Credit where it is due to Romania, they have been a credit to this tournament and this game.It all seemed to be one step too far as they met a Dutch side today who brought their game.We have seen some dramatic late goals in Euro 2024 but it seems a big ask needing two goals in the time remaining.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedRomania 0-2 Netherlands86. You cannot deny that the Dutch deserve this win.They will be heading through to the quarter-finals unless something very out of the ordinary happens now.Netherlands continue to pile the pressure on the Romanians.Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-2 Netherlands84. That was brilliant play from Gakpo on the byline to keep the ball in play.As the keeper tries to close him down, he squared it to Malen to poke home into a near empty net.That has ended any Romanian hopes of getting that equaliser in this game.Gakpo is then replaced by Weghorst.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Donyell Malen (Netherlands)Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-1 Netherlands82. Malen goes on a mazy run before laying the ball off to Gakpo in the Romanian penalty-area.Once again the pass is slightly behind the Liverpool man.He manages to get a shot off at goal but it is well blocked and deflects high over the bar.Romania manage to break but the referee awards a free kick against Alibec for a foul on Dumfries.The replay shows there was no contact whatsoever and the defender was just acting and certainly sold the official one there.Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-1 Netherlands80. Simons almost gets lucky as a wild clearance from the Romanian strikes him and narrowly misses the far post.That certainly would not have been a ‘goal of the tournament’ contender.Romania will be hoping they can get one more chance in this game.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedRomania 0-1 Netherlands78. Dumfries is shown a yellow card for timewasting.As the game goes on, the more desperate Romania become.They have created very little in terms of clear-cut chances in this second half.Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-1 Netherlands76. Netherlands continue to press forward in search of that goal.Gakpo looks to cross into the box but it is headed clear.The Dutch recycle it and Dumfries plays a good ball into the box but Depay cannot head it goalwards.Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-1 Netherlands74. While this game stays at one-nil, Romania are very much in it.They will gain some confidence from that in the closing stages of this game.Netherlands have had plenty of chances to put this game to bed.Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-1 Netherlands72. Hagi, Dragus and Maris are replaced by Mihaila, Alibec and Cicaldau.Gakpo lays the ball off to Simons who tries to be over elaborate again and is dispossessed.Netherlands win it back and Gakpo backheels it to Veerman but as he looks to pass it into the far corner, it narrowly goes the wrong side of the post.Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-1 Netherlands70. Ronald Koeman decides it is time for a change.Schouten comes off for Veerman while van de Ven replaces Ake.We are heading into the last twenty minutes of the game now and Romania look set to make some changes also.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedRomania 0-1 Netherlands68. The Dutch are playing some great passing football.If anything, the only criticism you could aim at Koeman’s side is that in this position they do not kill games off.Simons goes down just outside the box and the referee awards a free kick.Marius Marin is shown a yellow card for the challenge.Depay strikes the free kick under the wall and it narrowly misses the near post with the keeper scrambling.Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-1 Netherlands66. Gakpo’s goal is disallowed, as the replay showed, he had just strayed offside before poking the ball home.Not sure why that decision took so long, even the registered blind could have seen that one.There is a huge cheer from the Romanian fans as the goal is chalked off.Copy linkCopiedVAR review – OffsideCopy linkCopied More

AUSTRIA are OUT of Euro 2024 after losing 2-1 to Turkey in a frantic game.Ralph Rangnick’s side topped Group D ahead of European giants France and the Netherlands.But they went 1-0 down after 57 seconds thanks to Merih Demiral’s goal and the former Juventus man doubled their lead in the second half. Austria pulled one back late on but failed to grab an equaliser. Kick-off time: 8pm BSTStream/TV: ITVX/ITV1HDAustria XI: Pentz; Posch, Danso, Lienhart, Mwene; Seiwald, Laimer; Baumgartner, Sabitzer, Schmid; ArnautovicTurkey XI: Gunok; Muldur, Bardakci, Demiral, Kadioglu; Yuksek, Ayhan; Arda Guler, Kokçu, Yildiz; YilmazEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSMatch report – Martin LiptonHere is your full match report from the fabulous Martin Lipton, SunSport’s Chief Sports Reporter. HIS name echoed around the Red Bull Arena as Leipzig was transformed into Istanbul.From every Turkish corner, the diaspora chanted: “Arda Guler.”And while Jude Bellingham is the Real Madrid star who has got the world talking, maybe we need to find room for his club-mate too.Guler may not have scored the goals that took his side through to a last-eight clash with Holland in Berlin.Centre-back Merih Demiral was the double-goal hero, first cashing on a Keystone Kop first-minute blunder at the back and then soaring to flick home.But both came from the deadly corner delivery of Guler…Copy linkCopiedMert Gunok at the deathRight at the end of the game, Christoph Baumgartner leapt like a salmon and nodded a header into the ground, which looked destined to find the back of the net in Jude Bellingham time. The save of the tournament so far without a doubt. Copy linkCopiedQuarter finals in full: This is how the quarter final line up looks after the completion of tonight’s game. Spain vs GermanyPortugal vs FranceNetherlands vs TurkeyEngland vs SwitzerlandWe will have full coverage of all those games for you here on SunSport. Copy linkCopiedMatch statsThis is how the match stats looked as the final whistle blew in Leipzig. 21 shots and 60% possession shows Austria’s dominance in the game, but they were not as clinical as Turkey and Merih Demiral when it mattered. The match stats between Austria and TurkeyCopy linkCopiedUp next: NetherlandsIt will be The Netherlands up next for Turkey, after they got the better of Austria in this game. Netherlands were convincing in their 3-0 rout over Romania earlier today, and will go into that game as favourites. Surely they will provide a tougher test than what Austria did tonight, but Turkey will have star man Hakan Calhanoglu back. Netherlands and Xavi Simons are the next challenge for TurkeyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFULL TIME: Austria 1-2 TurkeyFT. That is all says the referee!The Turkish fans and team go absolutely wild! Copy linkCopiedAustria 1-2 Turkey90+4. OH MY WORD. WHAT A SAVE. GUNOK DENIES BAUMGARTNER AT THE DEATH. A great cross is put into the middle and Baumgartner rises like a salmon to meet the ball in the air. The header is into the ground, but Pentz makes an incredible last ditch save. Copy linkCopiedAustria 1-2 Turkey90+2. Yilmaz so nearly finishes the game for Turkey as he bursts forward on the counter attack and lashes a shot at the Austrian goalkeeper. Austria will have ONE more chance.Copy linkCopiedAustria 1-2 Turkey90. There have been four minutes added on at the end of the match. Austria will continue to fight until the final whistle, but so will Turkey.Copy linkCopiedAustria 1-2 Turkey87. Baumgartner goes down the left hand side for Austria, but is stopped by a great challenge by Kaan Ayhan. Turkey take their time bringing the ball forwards. Copy linkCopiedAustria 1-2 Turkey84. Austria are penning Turkey into their own half here, and the attack is relentless right now. Turkey look like they are starting to panic a bit, and we could see plenty of late drama in the last five minutes or so of this one. A la Jude Bellingham perhaps. Copy linkCopiedAustria 1-2 Turkey82. 10 minutes to go, and Austria continue to create chances as we near the end of the game here. Copy linkCopiedAustria 1-2 Turkey80. Sabitzer goes to take another corner, but quickly nurses a head injury after being hit by something thrown by Turkish fans. The resulting corner doesn’t beat the first man. Copy linkCopiedAustria 1-2 Turkey78. Arda Guler makes way after a spectacular performance in this match, alongside Kenan Yildiz. They are both replaced by Kerem Akturkoglu and Okay Yoksulu of West Bromwich Albion. Copy linkCopiedAustria 1-2 Turkey75. Austria try to get forward once again with Sabitzer trying to feed Grillitsch who made a delightful run from midfield into the box. They win the ball back high up the pitch and launch a cross into Arnautovic, who wins a corner. Copy linkCopiedAustria 1-2 Turkey73. Austria put in two crosses in quick succession, Merih Demiral clears the latest one out for a corner. The rain is thrashing down here in Leipzig. Copy linkCopiedAustria 1-2 Turkey71. Smart play from Yilmaz to try and reclaim a two goal lead over Austria, but none of his teammates are on the same page and after a great run his ball into the middle meets no one. Austria have got just over 18 minutes to try and get an equaliser. Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! Austria 1-2 Turkey67. THE COMEBACK IS ON!It’s Michael Gregoritsch! Marcel Sabitzer’s corner is whipped into Stefan Posch, who flicks the header into the path of Michael Gregoritsch to turn it home with his left foot. Great finish from the Freiburg man. Copy linkCopiedAustria 0-2 Turkey65. Two more changes for Austria. Max Wober and Florian Grillitsch are on for Phillipp Lienhardt and Konrad Laimer. Copy linkCopiedAustria 0-2 Turkey62. Austria have got a mountain to climb here now, and not many would have predicted this before the game began. They are going to have to go for it. Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLL! Austria 0-2 Turkey60. IT’S TWO FOR TURKEY! Arda Guler whips in a corner and it’s Merih Demiral again!He rises highest in the box and knocks in a gorgeous header past the goalkeeper. That is sensational!Copy linkCopiedAustria 0-1 Turkey58. A great run from Kadioglu down the left hand side sees him burst past Posch and into the box. He fires a shot at the Austrian keeper, but it is blocked before it reaches him. Copy linkCopiedAustria 0-1 Turkey57. Marko Arnautovic is presented with another opportunity, but he is offside this time. In the first half Turkey were doing really well to stay with the Austrian runners, but they are starting to get away from them a bit more often now.Copy linkCopiedAustria 0-1 Turkey55. Huge chance for Austria again!This time it falls to Stefan Posch, who’s rebounded volley is hit straight at the goalkeeper!The Austrian pressure is starting to mount.Copy linkCopiedAustria 0-1 Turkey53. Konrad Laimer shows some dazzling feet to dance through two defenders Jamal Musiala style, but he slips as he looks to find the finishing touch. Copy linkCopied More

NETHERLANDS are taking on Romania in a tough last-16 clash at the Allianz Arena RIGHT NOW!Edward Iordanescu’s side are one of the biggest surprise packages of the Euros so far after they topped Group E ahead of Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine.Meanwhile, the Netherlands have been underwhelming so far at Euro 2024 and only managed to sneak through to the knockout stages as one of the best-ranked third-placed sides.The winner of tonight’s last-16 clash will take on Austria or Turkey in the quarter-finals.TV channel/ live stream: BBC One/ BBC iPlayerRomania team: Nita, Ratiu, Dragusin, M Marin, Hagi, Burca, R Marin, Dragus, Man, Stanciu, MogosNetherlands team: Verbruggen, Ake, Van Dijk, De Vrij, Dumfries, Reijnders, Schouten, Gakpo, Simons, Bergwijn, DepayEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Romania 0-0 Netherlands5. We have a slight break in play as Stanciu receives some treatment for a cut to the top of his head.There are whistles and jeers when the Dutch are in possession due to the sheer number of Romanian fans.Both teams are trying to find a foothold in the game early on.Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-0 Netherlands3. Romania have started with a high-tempo.They are giving the opposition no time on the ball at all.Dragus closes down Verbruggen and almost blocks the Dutch keeper’s clearance.Copy linkCopiedRomania 0-0 Netherlands1. It is rare you see the Dutch fans outnumbered in a major tournament but the Romanians may have them beat here.The Allianz Arena is a sea of yellow with its pocket of orange.Netherlands look to start on the front foot.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Romania vs NetherlandsWe are underway in Munich.This could be a game that offers us a lot of goals today.Netherlands get the match started.Copy linkCopiedRomanians raising the roof for kick-offIt is not just the Dutch fans who are getting in the party atmosphere for this ’round of 16′ game.The Romania fans are loving the fact that their team have made the knockout phase of a major tournament again.The Allianz Arena is going to be a cauldron of noise for this one.Credit: GettyCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedOrange army hits Munich in styleOne thing you cannot question with the Netherlands, their fans have lit up Euro 2024.Today is no different as they headed to the Allianz Arena.This is before a ball is even kicked, it could be absolute scenes should they progress to the quarter-finals.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands need to answer criticsHaving ended up finishing in third place in the group, many Dutch fans were underwhelmed by their performances.The knockout phase is often seen as where tournaments really begin, making this match this evening all the more important.Netherlands will need to flex their attacking muscle today and put Romania to the sword if they are to get the fans back onside.Copy linkCopiedHoping to relive Euro ’88Netherlands had a famous victory in the tournament, beating USSR 2-0 in the final.Goals from Gullit and van Basten sealed victory for the Dutch.However, this is the goal that lives on to this day and every fan knows where they were when it was scored.Copy linkCopiedNothing to lose, everything to gainNobody predicted Romania getting to the ’round of 16′ phase.As a result, they can play with freedom in this game as the Dutch come into the tie as heavy favourites.Ronald Koeman’s side need to wary, there is nothing more dangerous than a team who feel they can just go out and throw caution to the wind.Copy linkCopiedDutch hold advantage in tieRomania have won only one of their fourteen matches against the Netherlands in all competitions (D3, L10).In those matches, Romania have only scored three goals while they have conceded twenty-nine.Their last victory over the Dutch was a 1-0 win in a qualifying campaign for the Euros in October 2007.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands starting XI:Simons returns to the line-up for this pivotal game for the Dutch in Euro 2024:1. Verbruggen, 5. Ake, 4. van Dijk, 6. de Vrij, 22. Dumfries, 14. Reijnders, 24. Schouten, 11. Gakpo, 7. Simons, 25. Bergwijn, 10. DepayCredit: @onsoranjeCopy linkCopiedRomania starting XI:Edward Iordanescu names his starting line-up for this massive tie against the Dutch.1. Nita, 22. Mogos, 15. Burca, 3. Dragusin, 2. Ratiu, 6. M.Marin, 10. Hagi, 21. Stanciu, 18. R.Marin, 20. Man, 19. DragusCredit: @hai_romaniaCopy linkCopiedParty atmosphere in MunichAs fans of both teams head to the Allianz Arena, it is really a carnival atmosphere in and around the ground.The knockout phases add a little something different to the meaning of these games with the stakes so high.For one set of fans, they will be partying long into the night, for the others that long trip home becomes a reality.Credit: AFPCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedKoeman needing to succeedNetherlands will be expected to make it to at least the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.For some of their players, it is their last chance to try and win the tournament.Sat on the easier side of the draw, it provides a huge chance for them to focus on trying to make it to the semi-finals where a potential tie against England could await.Copy linkCopiedTricolours with upset in their sightsRomania continue to impress at Euro 2024.After topping their group, they will come into this knockout game with no fear whatsoever.Austria will have given the Romanians confidence that they are more than capable of upsetting the odds in Munich this evening.Copy linkCopiedNetherlands looking to set record straightSpeaking the media, Netherlands’ striker spoke about their defeat in the last group game:We must ensure that we learn from our mistakes. We had discussions and criticised each other and it is normal that there is friction if the results do not go as you want them to go. It’s logical that there will be irritations. But that’s behind us now. There’s a good spirit among the group and we are looking forward.Memphis DepayNetherlandsCopy linkCopiedPressure on Dutch to performNetherlands came into this tournament fancied to challenge for the trophy.After their first two group games, one of which they were robbed of victory by a dodgy VAR decision, many were surprised by their defeat to Austria.Ronald Koeman’s side will be looking to bounce back from that defeat against Romania this evening.Copy linkCopiedRomania continue to surprise in GermanyNot many would have predicted that Romania were going to finish on top of Group E.In a very tight group, Iordanescu’s team edged out some European heavyweights.After a 24-year absence from the knockout phases, this will be a monumental game in Munich where this side can make history against the Dutch.Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Romania vs NetherlandsRomania face the Netherlands in Munich in this ‘round of 16’ tie looking to continue their Euro 2024 campaign but claiming another big scalp.Iordanescu will be without left-back Nicusor Bancu after amassing two yellow cards after he picked up a caution against Slovakia.Right-back Vasile Mogos and Dejan Sorescu are regarded the two main contenders to replace Bancu with the former expected to get the nod due to his defensive experience, which would mean Andrei Ratiu shifting out to the left.One bit of good news for Romania is that two-goal man Marin has been training fully which will give Iordanescu the best kind of attacking dilemma as Ianis Hagi, Dennis Man, Florinel Coman and Valentin Mihaila are all battling for the spots either side of Denis Dragus.Netherlands have a fully fit squad available for selection in Munich, but a tactical change is expected in midfield after Joey Veerman was brought off after just 35 minutes of their group loss against Austria.Xavi Simons is expected to replace him which will mean Tijjani Reijnders dropping into a deeper role alongside Jerdy Schouten, who will miss any quarter-final if booked this evening.Joshua Zirkee is now back in training once again following a brief illness, but having broken his Euros duck last time out, Memphis Depay is expected to keep his spot in attack as he chases down Robin van Persie’s record of 50 goals for his country.Depay is just four goals short of that tally.Copy linkCopied More

PORTUGAL are THROUGH to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after beating Slovenia on penalties. The game was a frantic one and saw Cristiano Ronaldo miss a penalty in extra-time.Ronaldo stepped up to score in the shootout, however, Portugal keeper Diogo Costa was the hero after he saved three spot kicks to put his side through.Roberto Martinez’s side will now face France in the quarter-final on Friday, July 5.Match result: Portugal 0-0 Slovenia (3-0 pens)EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Martinez celebrates nervy winThere must have been times in Frankfurt where Roberto Martinez wondered how safe his role as manager was.However, his keeper came through for him and it was all smiles as they progressed to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.Portugal can take confidence from this victory and use that to go as far as they can in this tournament.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedDad’s Army continue to chase silverwareFor Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo, there is no doubt that this will be their last appearance at a Euros tournament,It almost went pear-shaped for both of them, Ronaldo seeing his penalty saved before a Pepe slip allowed Sesko clean through on goal.Fortunately for the pair, it was not to be and they will celebrate long into the night as they now have a Euro 2024 quarter-final to look forward to.Credit: ReutersCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedSlovenian hearts broken in FrankfurtThey have impressed everyone at Euro 2024 and done their country proud.Playing in their first-ever knockout match at a major tournament, Slovenia did not look out of place against Portugal.They had a chance to win the game in the final moments of extra-time but Diogo Costa saved Benjamin Sesko’s effort.Credit: ReutersCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedPortugal keep dreams alive in GermanyIt was an emotional night in Frankfurt as it seemed that Roberto Martinez’s side were heading towards an upset.They kept their cool and scored every one of their penalties in the high-pressure shootout.You could see as Bernardo Silva’s effort nestled in the back of the net just how much it meant to these players.Credit: APCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedRonaldo makes up for missYou had to wonder if he was in the right frame of mind to step up and take another penalty after missing one in extra-time.True class shone through as he showed his mental strength and stepped up to take Portugal’s first penalty.After Slovenia’s spot-kick was saved, the evergreen Ronaldo stepped up and slotted home in style.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedPenalty misses Costa lot for SloveniaDiogo Costa is the hero of Portugal.He saved all three of Slovenia’s spot-kicks.They are through to the quarter-finals where they will now meet France.Absolute drama in Frankfurt.Credit: GettyCredit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedPortugal win 3-0 on penaltiesCopy linkCopiedGoal – Bernardo Silva (Portugal) 0-3Copy linkCopiedMissed penalty – Benjamin Verbic (Slovenia) 0-2Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) 0-2Copy linkCopiedPenalty missed – Jure Balkovec (Slovenia) 0-1Copy linkCopiedGoal – Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) 0-1Copy linkCopiedPenalty missed – Josep Ilicic (Slovenia) 0-0Copy linkCopiedPenalty shootoutCopy linkCopiedFT: Portugal 0-0 SloveniaJan Oblak has the chance to become a national hero.They may even name an airport after him if he can continue his penalty heroics this evening.Huge pressure on ten players now to do their stuff from 12 yards out.Copy linkCopiedFT: Portugal 0-0 SloveniaPortugal had a corner in the final moments but it was superbly defended from Slovenia.The referee brings the match to a close, we are heading to penalties.If anyone ordered drama, here it comes.Copy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 Slovenia118. Semedo and Neves replace Pepe and Cancelo.Last throw of the dice for Roberto Martinez.We are into the dying embers of the game now.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 Slovenia116. What a chance for Slovenia to win this game.Pepe miscontrolled the ball and Sesko was clean through on goal with only the keeper to beat.Costa saved his centre-back, making the save with his leg to deny the Slovenian forward.Copy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 Slovenia114. The effort goes straight into the wall and is cleared.Bit of a letdown after all the build up for that set piece.Slovenia are looking the more comfortable of the two sides right now.Copy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 Slovenia112. Jota is penalised for a foul in a dangerous area.It is a chance for Slovenia to work the Portuguese keeper.The Slovenian manager has been shown a straight red card and is now in the stands.Copy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 Slovenia110. Palhinha flicks on the free kick towards goal and Oblak tips it over the crossbar.As the resulting corner comes in, Ronaldo is penalised for a foul on the keeper as he punches clear.Slovenia will be in no rush to take this now.Copy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 Slovenia108. Ilic has come on for Elsnik at the break.Balkovec is shown a yellow card for a cinical shove on Cancelo.It was almost like a rugby tackle that.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedET: Portugal 0-0 Slovenia106. For a goalless draw, this has been a good game.Everyone thought we were finally going to see a goal but Oblak had something to say about that.If this goes all the way to penalties, you wonder if Ronaldo is in the right headspace to take one now.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Portugal 0-0 SloveniaWe are back underway at the Frankfurt Arena.Slovenia will just not give up in this game.Matjaz Kek’s side get us restarted.Copy linkCopiedHT: Portugal 0-0 SloveniaJan Oblak keeps Slovenia in Euro 2024.Cristiano Ronaldo’s drought in major tournaments cotinues.The former Real Madrid man was almost in tears after the Slovenia keeper saved his effort.He is now crying on the side of the pitch.Copy linkCopied More