Euro 2016: France hosts a tense, star-studded tournament that reshaped European football before a nations’ triumphs and heartbreaks.
France hosts Senegal in a high-stakes World Cup clash at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. Didier Deschamps is managing Mbappé’s public profile while protecting the squad from distractions; Senegal brings defensive strength and pace to challenge the defending champions.
Portugal defeats Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup clash, with Gonçalo Ramos' stoppage-time header sealing progress to the last 16 as VAR denies a late Croatian equaliser and Cristiano Ronaldo features in what could be his World Cup swan song.
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that this World Cup marks the end of his international career for Portugal after the team’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16. He has expressed gratitude for a career spanning 23 years, 232 caps, and six World Cups, and he is stepping away from international football.
Portugal’s World Cup bid ends with a stoppage-time defeat to Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed this World Cup will be his last, leaving him to reflect on a career that includes European titles but no World Cup trophy.