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By Ewan Murray France once again failed to offer up their best during their 1-0 last-16 win over Belgium, but they just about did enough to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. While they were considerably stronger than a disappointing Belgium outfit, it wasn’t until the 85th minute that France took the lead. Substitute Randal Kolo Muani fired at goal with a sizeable deflection off defender Jan Vertonghen helping Les Bleus into the last eight. That’s where they will meet Portugal in a repeat of the Euro 2016 final. Revenge and a place in the semis is up for grabs for Didier Deschamps’ side, …

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