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By Ewan Murray An eventful last-16 victory over Slovenia has set up a tantalising quarter-final clash with France for Portugal at Euro 2024. The Euro 2016 champions couldn’t find a goal in regulation or extra time against FIFA’s 57th-ranked side, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s infamous and teary display seeing international football’s record goalscorer miss a penalty in the 105th minute. Diogo Costa spared Portugal’s blushes with a terrific save to deny Benjamin Sesko in the dying embers and three penalty stops in the shootout. Roberto Martinez’s side simply must improve if they harbour genuine hope…

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