As France gears up for their Euro 2024 quarter-final showdown against Portugal on Friday, captain Kylian Mbappe expressed his readiness to overcome the challenge, despite his deep admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo.
In a pre-match press conference, Mbappe highlighted his ongoing respect for the Portuguese star, whom he described as “unique” and a “legend.”
“It’s truly an honour, everyone knows the respect I have for him. He is still a legend and we are in contact, but I hope tomorrow that we can win,” Mbappe stated. “We have to appreciate who he is and what he has done — he is a unique player. His CV speaks for itself.”
Despite their regular communications, Mbappe is focused on leading his team to victory. France has faced some difficulties in front of goal, with no goals from open play in their four matches so far. Instead, they have relied on penalties and own goals to advance in the tournament.
Mbappe and his teammates are determined to break this trend and find the net against Portugal. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter as France aims to secure a spot in the semi-finals and continue their quest for Euro 2024 glory.
