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France booked their spot in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 by beating Portugal in the penalty shootout on Friday night. Former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, 33, played the full 120 minutes during a quarter-final clash that was still goalless after extra-time. Eventually, the French beat Portugal 5-3 on penalties, which sets up a semi-final showdown with Spain. Kante left European football at club level one year ago when his contract at Chelsea expired. It was Saudi Arabia club Al-Ittihad that signed him on a free transfer. However, he’s turned up for France at this tournament and really rolle…