Portugal’s penalty prowess sees them progress and France do just enough - Football Daily
Portugal’s penalty prowess sees them progress and France do just enough - Football Daily
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The Guardian Football Weekly podcast discusses the Portugal vs. Slovenia and France vs. Belgium matches in the Round of 16 of Euro 2024. Portugal emerged victorious in a penalty shootout after a tense match where Slovenia played brilliantly but ultimately fell short. Cristiano Ronaldo's performance was heavily criticized, with the panel highlighting his self-absorbed nature and lack of impact on the game. Diogo Costa was hailed as the Portuguese hero for his impressive penalty saves. The France vs. Belgium match was described as a "pitiful excuse of a football match," with both teams failing to create many chances and the game ultimately decided by a scrappy deflected goal. The panel criticized Belgium's tactics and lack of creativity, while France's performance was also deemed underwhelming. The podcast also discusses the upcoming matches in the Round of 16, including Romania vs. Netherlands and Austria vs. Turkey. The panel predicts Austria to win comfortably against Turkey, while Netherlands is expected to win against Romania. The podcast concludes with a discussion of England's performance against Slovakia, with the panel criticizing Southgate's tactics and lack of substitutions. The panel also discusses the potential consequences of Jude Bellingham's celebration after scoring against Slovakia, which is being investigated by UEFA.
Outlines
Introduction
This Chapter introduces the Guardian Football Weekly podcast and the panelists for the episode.
Portugal vs. Slovenia
This Chapter discusses the Portugal vs. Slovenia match, highlighting Slovenia's impressive performance, Cristiano Ronaldo's disappointing display, and Diogo Costa's heroics in the penalty shootout.
France vs. Belgium
This Chapter analyzes the France vs. Belgium match, criticizing the lack of quality and entertainment, and highlighting Belgium's poor tactics and France's underwhelming performance.
Preview of Upcoming Matches
This Chapter previews the upcoming matches in the Round of 16, including Romania vs. Netherlands and Austria vs. Turkey, with the panel providing their predictions and insights.
England's Performance and Bellingham's Celebration
This Chapter discusses England's performance against Slovakia, criticizing Southgate's tactics and lack of substitutions, and analyzing the potential consequences of Jude Bellingham's celebration.
Keywords
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Al-Nassr and captains the Portugal national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and has won five Ballon d'Or awards, as well as numerous other accolades, including five UEFA Champions League titles, seven league titles in England, Spain, and Italy, and the UEFA European Championship. He is known for his exceptional goal-scoring ability, dribbling skills, and athleticism. He is also a prolific free-kick taker and has scored over 800 career goals.
Diogo Costa
Diogo Costa is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for FC Porto and the Portugal national team. He is known for his impressive shot-stopping abilities, agility, and command of his penalty area. He has been praised for his performances in the Portuguese league and has also impressed in international tournaments, including Euro 2024.
Euro 2024
The UEFA European Championship 2024, commonly known as Euro 2024, is the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship, the quadrennial international men's football championship of Europe organized by UEFA. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Germany from 14 June to 14 July 2024. It is the third time that Germany has hosted the tournament, after 1988 and 2008.
Gareth Southgate
Gareth Southgate is an English professional football manager and former player who is the current manager of the England national team. He is known for his tactical acumen, his ability to develop young players, and his calm demeanor. He led England to the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the final of the UEFA Euro 2020. He is also a former player for Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Middlesbrough.
Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the England national team. He is known for his exceptional passing range, his ability to win the ball, and his physicality. He is considered one of the most promising young players in the world and has been praised for his performances in the Bundesliga and the Champions League.
Slovenia
Slovenia is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the south, Austria to the north, Hungary to the east, and Croatia to the southwest. Slovenia is a member of the European Union and NATO. The country is known for its beautiful scenery, including the Julian Alps, the Karst region, and the Adriatic coast. Slovenia is also a popular destination for hiking, skiing, and cycling.
Belgium
Belgium is a country in Western Europe. It is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the south, and France to the southwest. Belgium is a member of the European Union and NATO. The country is known for its rich history, its diverse culture, and its beautiful cities, including Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent. Belgium is also famous for its chocolate, beer, and waffles.
France
France is a country in Western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain, and Andorra. France is a member of the European Union and NATO. The country is known for its rich history, its diverse culture, and its beautiful cities, including Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. France is also famous for its cuisine, its wine, and its fashion.
Netherlands
The Netherlands, also known as Holland, is a country in Western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium to the south, Germany to the east, and the North Sea to the west. The Netherlands is a member of the European Union and NATO. The country is known for its flat landscape, its canals, its windmills, and its beautiful cities, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague. The Netherlands is also famous for its tulips, its cheese, and its tolerance.
Romania
Romania is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, and Moldova to the east. Romania is a member of the European Union and NATO. The country is known for its rich history, its diverse culture, and its beautiful scenery, including the Carpathian Mountains, the Danube Delta, and the Black Sea coast. Romania is also famous for its traditional music, its folklore, and its Dracula legend.
Q&A
What were the key criticisms of Cristiano Ronaldo's performance in the Portugal vs. Slovenia match?
The panel criticized Ronaldo's self-absorbed nature, his lack of impact on the game, and his insistence on taking every free kick despite a poor record.
What were the main reasons for the lack of quality and entertainment in the France vs. Belgium match?
The panel attributed the poor performance to Belgium's overly defensive tactics and France's underwhelming attacking display, resulting in a lack of chances and a scrappy goal.
What are the panel's predictions for the upcoming matches in the Round of 16, including Romania vs. Netherlands and Austria vs. Turkey?
The panel predicts Austria to win comfortably against Turkey, while Netherlands is expected to win against Romania.
What were the main criticisms of Gareth Southgate's tactics and England's performance against Slovakia?
The panel criticized Southgate's lack of substitutions and England's overall lack of creativity and entertainment, despite securing a victory.
What are the potential consequences of Jude Bellingham's celebration after scoring against Slovakia?
Bellingham's celebration is being investigated by UEFA for a potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct, which could result in a fine or a one-match ban.
What are the panel's thoughts on the overall quality of Euro 2024 so far?
The panel acknowledges that the tournament has been lacking in terms of high-quality matches, but they highlight the importance of individual moments and the potential for exciting games in the later stages.
What are the panel's thoughts on the upcoming France vs. Portugal match?
The panel is excited about the potential for a thrilling match between France and Portugal, with both teams having shown glimpses of quality and potential.
What are the panel's thoughts on the potential for a team to win Euro 2024 without scoring a goal from open play?
The panel discusses the possibility of France winning the tournament without scoring a goal from open play, referencing Greece's victory in Euro 2004, which was largely based on set pieces.
What are the panel's thoughts on the performance of the City players in Euro 2024?
The panel discusses the potential reasons for the dip in performance from some of the City players, including the lack of familiarity with their teammates and the possibility of fatigue.
What are the panel's thoughts on the performance of Kylian Mbappé in Euro 2024?
The panel acknowledges Mbappé's willingness to make things happen but criticizes his finishing ability, highlighting the paradox of his impressive goal-scoring record despite not being a clinical finisher.
Show Notes
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