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2018 World Cup: Aftermath of Uruguay Beating Portugal in Round of 16
World Cup matches are often defined by the memories they leave behind. And while Uruguay and Portugal never reached impressive highs for too long or too often, it was certainly a terrific knockout stage match. One to remember.
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2018 World Cup: Aftermath of France Beating Argentina in Round of 16
In perhaps his final match for the national team, Lionel Messi couldn’t create enough inspiration and magic to carry Argentina on his back against, let’s face it, a more talented and better France team, pulled forward by the speed and youthful talent of Kylian Mbappe.
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Portugal Champions, Cristiano Ronaldo Annoying, France Losers
For the first time in their history, the Portugal national football team wins a major trophy, beating France 1-0 to win Euro 2016. Eder scored the winning goal in extra time, the French wept in front of their home fans at the Stade de France, and Cristiano Ronaldo actually missed out on most of the action, taken out early due to an injury he couldn’t overcome.