Defending champions France delivered a powerful statement of intent by outclassing Australia as Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry’s all-time scoring record for the national team. Craig Goodwin gave the Socceroos a shock early lead but Les Bleus turned on the style to remind everyone why they are the current title holders.
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Kylian Mbappe gained redemption for his Euro 2020 disappointment by scoring France’s Nations League-clinching goal in their 2-1 win over Spain, as the final lived up to a week of remarkable drama in the competition. The World Champions once again came from behind to secure a memorable victory.
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A late Theo Hernández strike broke Belgian hearts as France lined up a date in the UEFA Nations League final against Spain. The near neighbours played out a thrilling encounter in Turin tonight with Belgium racing into a two goal lead by half-time. The World Champions staged a second half comeback to progress to the final.
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Kylian Mbappe missed a crucial penalty as Switzerland knocked World Champions France out of Euro 2020 5-4 on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw. Switzerland had seen an early lead evaporate as France roared into a 3-1 lead however the Swiss fought back to force extra time and ultimately a penalty shootout which secures them a quarter-final tie against Spain.
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France finished top of Group F thanks to a Karim Benzema brace however two Cristiano Ronaldo penalties saw the game end in a draw. The result means France will face Switzerland in the next round while Portugal will face Belgium.
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