France vs Portugal: Where, When to Watch U-21 European Championship Game
Rabat — The U21 European Championship, also known as Euro Espoirs, features fierce and thrilling fixtures, including an upcoming showdown between France and Portugal.
Under-21 teams from both countries will face off today at 8 p.m. Moroccan time. The two teams are part of Group C, which also includes Poland and Georgia.
Those seeking to watch the game can do so through W9 or beIN Sports 1.
For many, France is among the favorites eager to win the continental title after a long wait since 1988.
Sixteen teams are competing for the title as part of the competition.
The Euro Espoirs' Group A includes Slovakia, Spain, Italy, and Romania, while Group B has the Czech Republic, England, Germany, and Slovenia. Finally, Group D includes the Netherlands, Denmark, Ukraine, and Finland.
Today's fixtures also include Italy vs Romania, Slovakia vs Spain, and Poland vs Georgia.
According to La Nouvelle République, France seeks to lift the trophy despite the absence of many key players.
The new outlet said the game will be marked by uncertainty as numerous clubs refused to release their players to take part in the competition.
'Gerald Baticle already knew he would have to do without Maghnes Akliouche, Rennes' Jeremy Jacquet and Arnaud Kalimuendo, Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Loeint's Eli Junior Kroupi,' the news outlet reported. Tags: African footballEuropean football
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