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5 days ago
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Germany lose vs. Portugal in Nations League semifinal
The evening started with a weather warning: a stubborn storm was approaching, delaying the start to the game and perhaps also delaying the goals. This was supposed to be Joshua Kimmich's night. Not only did the Germany captain make his 100th appearance with the national team. He also assisted the first goal of the match and did so at his home stadium, Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena. But opponents Portugal had other plans and ended up stealing the show with a 2-1 away win to reach the Nations League final, putting another dent to Germany's hopes of resurgence. "We need to understand that if we are not at 100 percent, it's difficult against any opponent," said Kimmich after the match, referring to Germany missing key players such as Jamal Musiala and Antonio Rüdiger due to injuries. After a cagey first half, it was Kimmich who provided a lobbed pass to Florian Wirtz to score Germany's first goal in the 48th minute. "Even after we went 1-0 up, it didn't appear to me like we wanted to reach the final," said Kimmich Captain Joshua Kimmich and teammates pulled no punches after Germany's defeat against Portugal in the Nations League semifinal. 🇩🇪🇵🇹#GERPOR #NationsLeague — DW Sports (@dw_sports) June 4, 2025 "We need to be honest with ourselves, we were not active enough on the ball and also without it. We didn't bring the energy on the pitch and therefore we deserved to lose," he added. Despite the defeat, Kimmich believes the team is "more consolidated than we were a year and a half ago" and he is more than familiar with the current situation. Kimmich began his international career back in 2016, just two years after Germany's World Cup triumph in Brazil. While he lifted the now-defunct Confederations Cup in 2017 with the national team, Germany have experienced multiple disappointing tournaments ever since. The 30-year-old Is the 14th player to reach 100 caps with Germany men's national team. But he's the only German player with over 100 appearances who has not won a World Cup. "I've experienced many highs and lows with the Germany national team," had said Kimmich earlier in the week. "Of course, you always have the goal of winning a title in mind. We go into every tournament, especially as Germany, to compete for the title," said Kimmich. But Kimmich and Germany will have to wait longer to end their trophy drought. While this had been the captain's 100th match wearing the Germany shirt, Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's captain, eclipsed the German's milestone by playing his 220th game for his nation. "Congratulations to Kimmich. He's played 100 games, it's a landmark, it's amazing," said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez after the match. "But when you're talking about a player like Cristiano Ronaldo, he's got over double that. It's difficult to put into words," said Martinez In fact, it was the 40-year-old who would put an end to a drought. Ronaldo had lost all five of his previous meetings against Germany but it was the Portuguese captain who would score the winning goal in the 68th minute, just 5 minutes after Francisco Conceicao had tied the match with a stunning curling shot. Ronaldo is used to being in the spotlight. As soon as his name was announced, the stadium exploded in cheers and jeers. Naturally the cheers came from the away supporters and jeers from the home fans. But it's the jeers where Ronaldo appears to thrive in the most. Ronaldo had missed a few chances earlier in the game, sparking boos and whistles from the home crowd. The loud sounds turned into silence once he scored, turning the game around. His goal against Germany was his 137th for Portugal, a record-most in international football. "It's human, when you win, the next day you have less hunger. But that's not the case with Cristiano," said Martinez. The striker played almost the whole match and was only substituted in the 90th minute to receive the applause of the away crowd as he leads his country to another Nations League final. Cristiano Ronaldo leading the celebrations after Portugal beat Germany to reach the final. #GERPOR #NationsLeague — Hecko Flores (@hecko90) June 4, 2025 With Ronaldo off the pitch, Germany desperately pushed for a last-minute equalizer with a counter-attack. But it was Kimmich who missed a crucial pass bringing the home crowd to a sigh. The special night which was meant to honor the Germany captain turned into another night of praise for Cristiano Ronaldo. Edited by: Zac Crellin
Rhyl Journal
6 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
From pitch invader scuffle to matchwinner – Cristiano Ronaldo stars for Portugal
The 40-year-old was confronted by a pitch invader who wanted a selfie ahead of kick-off before scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 semi-final victory over Germany in Munich. The hosts had gone in front early in the second half when Liverpool transfer target Florian Wirtz headed home but Roberto Martinez's men hit back with two goals in five minutes. A brilliant strike from Francisco Conceicao, whose father Sergio scored the last time Portugal beat Germany in Euro 2000, brought them level before Ronaldo bagged his 137th international goal with an easy tap-in to win the match. It sent Portugal through to the final where they will meet either Spain or France on Sunday. There was plenty of drama in the warm-up as midway through an electrical storm, Ronaldo had his confrontation, with the young fan dragged away by stewards. The storm caused a 10-minute delay to kick-off, but once the action got under way it was almost an electric start for the hosts as they started on the front foot with Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa making two great saves. First he produced a fine stop to deny debutant Nick Woltemade's fizzed effort before getting down quickly to turn Leon Goretzka's stroked effort around the post. Florian Wirtz. Certified baller. 💯#DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #GERPOR 📸 DFB/ Philipp Reinhard — German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) June 4, 2025 Portugal were inches away from taking the lead early in the second half as Ronaldo was just unable to connect with Nuno Mendes' incisive cross, which agonisingly grazed the striker's studs. And soon after the ball went in at the other end as Germany took the lead in the 48th minute. Joshua Kimmich, winning his 100th cap, made it, clipping a delightful ball over the defence for Wirtz to run on to and find the bottom corner. Portugal's response was good and Bruno Fernandes, fresh from a post-season tour to Asia with Manchester United, whipped an effort just wide. But it was substitute Conceicao who made the difference five minutes after coming off the bench. 40-years-old.#NationsLeague — UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) June 4, 2025 It was a brilliant individual goal, cutting in from the right, driving towards goal before finding the bottom corner with a 25-yard curling effort. The turnaround was complete five minutes later after another fine goal. Mendes played a one-two with Fernandes and then laid it on a plate for Ronaldo to tap into an empty net after just staying onside. Conceicao could have killed the match but whistled an effort just wide and Germany almost equalised moments later as Karim Adeyemi advanced into the box but his shot hit the outside of the post. Marc-Andre ter Stegen made a miraculous double save to deny Diogo Jota and Conceicao at the death, but Portugal's work was done.
Leader Live
6 days ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
From pitch invader scuffle to matchwinner – Cristiano Ronaldo stars for Portugal
The 40-year-old was confronted by a pitch invader who wanted a selfie ahead of kick-off before scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 semi-final victory over Germany in Munich. The hosts had gone in front early in the second half when Liverpool transfer target Florian Wirtz headed home but Roberto Martinez's men hit back with two goals in five minutes. A brilliant strike from Francisco Conceicao, whose father Sergio scored the last time Portugal beat Germany in Euro 2000, brought them level before Ronaldo bagged his 137th international goal with an easy tap-in to win the match. It sent Portugal through to the final where they will meet either Spain or France on Sunday. There was plenty of drama in the warm-up as midway through an electrical storm, Ronaldo had his confrontation, with the young fan dragged away by stewards. The storm caused a 10-minute delay to kick-off, but once the action got under way it was almost an electric start for the hosts as they started on the front foot with Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa making two great saves. First he produced a fine stop to deny debutant Nick Woltemade's fizzed effort before getting down quickly to turn Leon Goretzka's stroked effort around the post. Florian Wirtz. Certified baller. 💯#DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #GERPOR 📸 DFB/ Philipp Reinhard — German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) June 4, 2025 Portugal were inches away from taking the lead early in the second half as Ronaldo was just unable to connect with Nuno Mendes' incisive cross, which agonisingly grazed the striker's studs. And soon after the ball went in at the other end as Germany took the lead in the 48th minute. Joshua Kimmich, winning his 100th cap, made it, clipping a delightful ball over the defence for Wirtz to run on to and find the bottom corner. Portugal's response was good and Bruno Fernandes, fresh from a post-season tour to Asia with Manchester United, whipped an effort just wide. But it was substitute Conceicao who made the difference five minutes after coming off the bench. 40-years-old.#NationsLeague — UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) June 4, 2025 It was a brilliant individual goal, cutting in from the right, driving towards goal before finding the bottom corner with a 25-yard curling effort. The turnaround was complete five minutes later after another fine goal. Mendes played a one-two with Fernandes and then laid it on a plate for Ronaldo to tap into an empty net after just staying onside. Conceicao could have killed the match but whistled an effort just wide and Germany almost equalised moments later as Karim Adeyemi advanced into the box but his shot hit the outside of the post. Marc-Andre ter Stegen made a miraculous double save to deny Diogo Jota and Conceicao at the death, but Portugal's work was done.
South Wales Guardian
6 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
From pitch invader scuffle to matchwinner – Cristiano Ronaldo stars for Portugal
The 40-year-old was confronted by a pitch invader who wanted a selfie ahead of kick-off before scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 semi-final victory over Germany in Munich. The hosts had gone in front early in the second half when Liverpool transfer target Florian Wirtz headed home but Roberto Martinez's men hit back with two goals in five minutes. A brilliant strike from Francisco Conceicao, whose father Sergio scored the last time Portugal beat Germany in Euro 2000, brought them level before Ronaldo bagged his 137th international goal with an easy tap-in to win the match. It sent Portugal through to the final where they will meet either Spain or France on Sunday. There was plenty of drama in the warm-up as midway through an electrical storm, Ronaldo had his confrontation, with the young fan dragged away by stewards. The storm caused a 10-minute delay to kick-off, but once the action got under way it was almost an electric start for the hosts as they started on the front foot with Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa making two great saves. First he produced a fine stop to deny debutant Nick Woltemade's fizzed effort before getting down quickly to turn Leon Goretzka's stroked effort around the post. Florian Wirtz. Certified baller. 💯#DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #GERPOR 📸 DFB/ Philipp Reinhard — German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) June 4, 2025 Portugal were inches away from taking the lead early in the second half as Ronaldo was just unable to connect with Nuno Mendes' incisive cross, which agonisingly grazed the striker's studs. And soon after the ball went in at the other end as Germany took the lead in the 48th minute. Joshua Kimmich, winning his 100th cap, made it, clipping a delightful ball over the defence for Wirtz to run on to and find the bottom corner. Portugal's response was good and Bruno Fernandes, fresh from a post-season tour to Asia with Manchester United, whipped an effort just wide. But it was substitute Conceicao who made the difference five minutes after coming off the bench. 40-years-old.#NationsLeague — UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) June 4, 2025 It was a brilliant individual goal, cutting in from the right, driving towards goal before finding the bottom corner with a 25-yard curling effort. The turnaround was complete five minutes later after another fine goal. Mendes played a one-two with Fernandes and then laid it on a plate for Ronaldo to tap into an empty net after just staying onside. Conceicao could have killed the match but whistled an effort just wide and Germany almost equalised moments later as Karim Adeyemi advanced into the box but his shot hit the outside of the post. Marc-Andre ter Stegen made a miraculous double save to deny Diogo Jota and Conceicao at the death, but Portugal's work was done.
North Wales Chronicle
6 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
From pitch invader scuffle to matchwinner – Cristiano Ronaldo stars for Portugal
The 40-year-old was confronted by a pitch invader who wanted a selfie ahead of kick-off before scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 semi-final victory over Germany in Munich. The hosts had gone in front early in the second half when Liverpool transfer target Florian Wirtz headed home but Roberto Martinez's men hit back with two goals in five minutes. A brilliant strike from Francisco Conceicao, whose father Sergio scored the last time Portugal beat Germany in Euro 2000, brought them level before Ronaldo bagged his 137th international goal with an easy tap-in to win the match. It sent Portugal through to the final where they will meet either Spain or France on Sunday. There was plenty of drama in the warm-up as midway through an electrical storm, Ronaldo had his confrontation, with the young fan dragged away by stewards. The storm caused a 10-minute delay to kick-off, but once the action got under way it was almost an electric start for the hosts as they started on the front foot with Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa making two great saves. First he produced a fine stop to deny debutant Nick Woltemade's fizzed effort before getting down quickly to turn Leon Goretzka's stroked effort around the post. Florian Wirtz. Certified baller. 💯#DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #GERPOR 📸 DFB/ Philipp Reinhard — German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) June 4, 2025 Portugal were inches away from taking the lead early in the second half as Ronaldo was just unable to connect with Nuno Mendes' incisive cross, which agonisingly grazed the striker's studs. And soon after the ball went in at the other end as Germany took the lead in the 48th minute. Joshua Kimmich, winning his 100th cap, made it, clipping a delightful ball over the defence for Wirtz to run on to and find the bottom corner. Portugal's response was good and Bruno Fernandes, fresh from a post-season tour to Asia with Manchester United, whipped an effort just wide. But it was substitute Conceicao who made the difference five minutes after coming off the bench. 40-years-old.#NationsLeague — UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) June 4, 2025 It was a brilliant individual goal, cutting in from the right, driving towards goal before finding the bottom corner with a 25-yard curling effort. The turnaround was complete five minutes later after another fine goal. Mendes played a one-two with Fernandes and then laid it on a plate for Ronaldo to tap into an empty net after just staying onside. Conceicao could have killed the match but whistled an effort just wide and Germany almost equalised moments later as Karim Adeyemi advanced into the box but his shot hit the outside of the post. Marc-Andre ter Stegen made a miraculous double save to deny Diogo Jota and Conceicao at the death, but Portugal's work was done.
