Winning 3-0 at the European Championships is no mean feat. Doing this against a good team playing practically at home is even more difficult. Therefore, Portugal’s victory over Turkey in the second game of Group F of Euro 2024 attracted a lot of attention from the international press.
Starting in neighboring Spain, a daily newspaper TO paid more attention to the importance of the team in the national team, which has “more animals than Cristiano.”
“Portugal beat Turkey without needing a goal from their star,” the report said, while also recalling the “stupid goal” of Akaidin’s illegal goal.
Back in Spain Brand highlights the new Ronaldo in a team that is “scary”. “Who saw you and who sees you,” they wrote. Pepe’s form at 41 is considered “superb” and there is also disbelief in the large number of fans taking to the pitch. “Dubious security device,” they say.
ABOUT Mundo Deportivo he even says that Portugal “walked” in Dortmund.
Italians do not spare criticism of Rafael Leana
“Pepe is the best, but Lean is still bad,” writes Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, which covers the Portuguese centre-back and criticizes Milan’s “lack of player” in an “unstoppable” team.
Corriere dello Sport mentions the “incredible” own goal and Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction: “He gets angry at Cancelo and then hugs him.” Rafael Lean, who received a yellow card for simulating a foul for the second match in a row, was also criticized. “What are you doing, Lev?” – they ask.
A team that lives not only Cristiano Ronaldo
“A gift for Ronaldo,” writes a prominent French newspaper on the front page of its Sunday print edition, where Vitinha, the PSG player, features prominently. “CR7 becomes the player with the most assists at the Euros. After the festival with Turkey, Portugal ranks first in the group,” it also reads.
In England, Sky Sports claim that “Ronaldo has shown he still has room to play in Portugal” and in repeated mentions around the world highlight Pepe’s performance.
The Guardian, like the BBC, has also raised concerns about various pitch incursions during the match. “CR7 record holder and hunted”, also mentions the Brazilian Globoesporte.
Author: Miguel Pinheiro Correia
Source: CM Jornal
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