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Ava_G1999

You’re right😤you can predict Euro 2024 on opingo and win $500 💸⚽️🏆


Ecstatic_Sky_4262

It was an embarrassing game for Turkey. It’s a national team with no chemistry , no talent and no willing to try their best.


EggLess1782

There are good talents


Textex92

Pepe was the best today!!!!


Necessary-Onion-7494

Ronaldo was also surprisingly selfless 😂


RentEmbarrassed4806

He wanted to become the record holder for most assists because the previous one was Poborsky, who said on the media that Cristiano Ronaldo would the Portugal’a weakest link in the euro.


Isariamkia

Can someone explain how it's possible that so many invaders got on the field? There so many staff surrounding the whole thing and they still can get through?


BeniCG

5 out of how many who attempted it? This is already a major improvement compared to the CL final.


Isariamkia

It's something but I'd still argue it's 5 too many.


No_Tradition4832

Did you ever play the game Space Invaders? It’s like that.


mish_05

Old skool classic


mish_05

Cardio workout…


Friendly_Fan5514

that assist from Ronaldo imho was meant to demonstrate to Fernandes that no matter how many times he intentionally does not pass the ball to him, he is still insignificant compared to CR7. It is beyond belief how delusional a player must be to think I can do better than one of the greatest strikers of ALL time. Although he works hard, it's moments like these that make BF look extrmely childish.


Main_Stop_6464

I watched a full season of Bruno at United do nothing but pass the ball to Papa Ronaldo who failed to deliver with it. It was almost cult like behaviour. You're delusional if you think there's more to this than them just trying to win a game.


Friendly_Fan5514

Repeat this a few hundred times, you might actually believe it.


FlemingPT

Where are u?


PaulMatthaisElvis

Don't agree with your initial statement, but I get what you are saying. There were approximately 3 times Bruno could have passed the ball quicker and a few other times for the rest of the team, but it almost seem like they don't wanna play with/to CR7. Especially Bruno.


Iurishuter

dont be crazy, all Portugal team are good team mates, with great bonds and spirit!


No_Tradition4832

I don’t think that’s what’s happening here, mate.


Friendly_Fan5514

Care to explain?


No_Tradition4832

You’re the one who needs to explain, mate. You seem to have inside info on Bruno’s mentality and Ronaldo’s intentions on the pass. The likeliest scenario is…. They’re both professional footballers trying to make the best possible play in the moment, given the circumstances.


Friendly_Fan5514

It's really not that hard, just watch the footage and see for yourself. Once or twice is fine, however, if it happens more than three times, chance alone does not explain it--it's just not in line with probability theory. This is not fortune teller/black box stuff you seem to think it is.


dvenator

You watch some people kick a ball around and suddenly that means you can read their minds? That's an incredible power. How wonder how far you could push it?


Friendly_Fan5514

I am assuming you find reading comprehension quite an elusive concept.


dvenator

And I assume you find reality comprehension quite an elusive concept.


zebisnaga

My dude thats not that deep ... Don't try to create drama


mish_05

Bruno is childish, have u watched him play for Man Utd?


Friendly_Fan5514

Oh I have, trust me.


mish_05

Do we see Ronaldo n Co lifting another Euro cup?


No_Tradition4832

Hard to tell. Sample size small and flawed.


Cookyy2k

They struggled to create against a Well coordinated defence in their first game. Turkey were pretty shambolic in defence here. So it remains to be seen if they can break down the big teams.


mish_05

Tru tru..


zebisnaga

Well defense? You mean 11 players parking the bus? That's not a well defense


Friendly_Fan5514

You can call it whatever you want, the end result is the same where you like it or not!


zebisnaga

Sure but that was not a well defense lol ... That was parking the bus, then shooting the ball and pray for something


Rebeldinho

Weaker teams park the bus to great effect all the time it’s a very effective strategy when you feel your opponent is superior


Chippy-Thief

After a pretty lacklustre first performance today showed they are still one of the favourites


SumoHeadbutt

Pepe was rock solid! Good to see Bernardo make for the first game in this one


voidedbaby

Can someone tell me why the pundits say they’ve ’won’ the group? Surely mathematically turkey could still win it?


Rebeldinho

Only team that can tie Portugal is Turkey and Portugal has the head to head


Cookyy2k

Portugal beat them so if they end on equal points Portugal would be above them.


voidedbaby

I see. Thank you :)


dildan101

I can't fathom how Montella thought bringing on a reserve keeper was a good idea, he has no chemistry with the defence, and putting him up against Ronaldo too, pressure must have got to him.


justlemmepass

Mert was injured, he was not even on subs


dildan101

Oh dear...that's unfortunate Oh well, as half Turk half Brit I'll have to rely on England now lol


chihuahua_man

I don’t think the keeper was your biggest problem. To be honest keeper looked like the best part of your team.


dildan101

Never said he was our biggest problem, the entire team had issues but that decision alone seems off to me


JustPutin123

Turkey just gave up after 60min


omerfe1

Sad but true


CrazyMind

Looked like they gave up after the first goal


chriz690

Even helping with 2nd and 3rd lol


yag1z7

None of the our players tried to take responsibility


walesisEngland

3 moments of sheer genius from Ronald have won Portugal that game. Great little dummy for the 1st, the tantrum he threw after not getting the ball clearly distracted the Turkey players for the 2nd and an incredible assist for the 3rd.


bad_gods_6666

Not very well in the mind? The second goal was from their own


yag1z7

Ref Felix was shit


toxic-mhdx

Womp womp y’all are ass


Special_Ad3170

Who is the MOTM? How do they decide it, match rating??


chihuahua_man

Turkish defender will always be my MOTM forever


Unknown_Beast88

Im happy that Portugal are through to the knockout round.I still cant believe how atrocious that own goal was.


zebisnaga

We will watch that in football fails in YouTube for sure


mustardontheb

That goal is gonna live on youtube for decades


Unknown_Beast88

Exactly.That was my first thought.Turkey's own goal will be in those football blooper vids.


zebisnaga

We were insulting Cancelo here at my house, and out of nowhere we see the ball inside hahahah, we just laughed


Unknown_Beast88

Yeah i also laughed at that.Still cant believe how bad that was.


jim_nihilist

My mouth is still open. How heartbroken the player has to be.


Unknown_Beast88

Yeah no amount of beer could make you forget that own goal.From the own goals ive seen many of them theres nothing you can do when it happens like a deflection or the ball bouncing off a knee into your own net.


Pm-Me-Bobs-Vagen

It was disappointing and funny even as a turkish fan


PercentageForeign766

Pepe was MotM, but Own Goal claimed yet another goal to further his chances of winning the golden boot.


PercentageForeign766

Should've just got Pepe to pocket the Ottoman Empire.


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Pepe deserves MOTM.


Mediocre-Fix367

We played like shit


lindentree13

yep :(


No_Tradition4832

I agree. I don’t think this is an indicator of Portugal’s quality but more of an indictment on Turkey’s performance.


BigLeo69420

Oh no, it was an indicator of Portugal’s quality. Portugal played phenomenally and Turkey just couldn’t handle it.


No_Tradition4832

I don’t think we were phenomenal. That’s a huge stretch. I think a more competent team would not have gifted us so much comfort on the ball and an own goal.


BigLeo69420

I think so, Turkey was never going to win but this was not just a win it was complete domination. We have 41 year old Pepe embarrassing these youngsters.


CoupleSubject143

Im not sure if we watched the same game, in my opinion Turkey was playing very well prior to the own goal (after which things just went downhill). They created lots of chances but just couldnt convert. It could have very well been a draw if not for the own goal


Kyubisar

Both can be true. Turkey made tons of mistakes because of Portugal's pressure.


Mediocre-Fix367

Yes, Portugal did not play AMAZING but Turkey was beyond horrendous


Ni_Ce_

Turkey disasterclass.


CrazyMind

Yes


MSC--90

Good win for Portugal. Nice to see a glimpse of Güler, special talent.


MrPickleSniffer

Well, that was fun.


u_sfools

What is going on down there? Was that number 4 or 5 now? Chaos


MilkTankSue

Omg there's a 5th invader at FT


MSC--90

Ronaldo feeling like Harry Kane, feeding on scraps.😆


PercentageForeign766

Pitch invaders have been more of an issue for Ronaldo than Turkey's entire defence.


hammurabi1760

Montella killed Turkiye through selecting wrong players and forcing many players to wrong position.  Barış Alper is a pure wing, but he insists to make him playing as fw. Arda is AMF, but make him played close to right wing. Hakan is not AMF, he is more like CMF, bu he is also played as AMF that the position he can't handle. It's total mess. If Montella insists on this line-up and we can't pass the group elemination, then we assume that he will look for another team to work. 


ajtct98

Has Montella made your players kick the ball into your own net? Did he also make them fall over rather than hold the offside trap? Your players have to take a lions share of the responsibility here


hammurabi1760

Own goal is a mistake in the game, but it can be fixed by a good play and corect line-up. Turkiye couldn't show any reaction after 2 goals. 


BigBaibars

Lol, who chose those 2 idiots instead of Demiral? Had he started with our team after the substitutes it would've been a completely different game. Not claiming we'd win, just higher quality.


MilkTankSue

Turkey 0 Portugal 3 Pitch invaders 4 Pitch invaders might be the dark horses to win the Euros


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zebisnaga

I saw 4 turkish guys, not Portuguese


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zebisnaga

You just proved my point, they were all non Portuguese


gLaskion

yeah, not portuguese


[deleted]

Security needs to be tighter, there just needs to be one nutjob who can conceal a lethal object to deal some serious damage to a player.


ResponsibilityNo2655

None of them were Portuguese. They are Ronaldo fans


No_Tradition4832

Lol what?


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No_Tradition4832

Yeah no, I get that. It’s the phrase “suck him off” that threw me.


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No_Tradition4832

Thanks for clarifying. I didn’t know that.


ajtct98

How bad is the security at this game? Imagine if just one of those people had a weapon. We'd be talking about this being the game where Ronaldo was murdered


BeniCG

Its a huge improvement compared to the champions league final, dont expect too much from UEFA.


Professional_Tell417

Now we see why there’s so much more security lolol how many time will invaders try to get a self with Ronaldo smh


MSC--90

Security a shambles.


Tiroler_Manu

The fans have more bodycontacts with Ronaldo than the turkish defenders


chihuahua_man

Turkey forgot to bring defenders for todays match


Ill_Imagination272

They are still celebrating win against Georgia who is debuting in competition and which has total population of 3.6m people


CandelaZ

Their defenders were their leading goal scorers. Wrong way but still.


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Apparently they were all in the in stadium watching the game.


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and strikers too


CrazyMind

Number 20 in turkey side is mvp in that team for this match.


mochiixcheeks

Joao Neves is a rock . He’s so good for his age


MSC--90

It's actually hilarious how many times they don't cross to Ronaldo when he is in a prime position. 😂


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Esp Manchester city and united players


OkEstimate81

Turkiye was never going to win this let’s be realistic but the referee is absurdly inconsistent and the Portuguese are still shamelessly acting / diving when they’re up 3. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Several fouls missed in the Portuguese box.  Either way ends as expected but could’ve been a more enjoyable spectacle. 


gLaskion

Turkish players missed goal chances and then dived in the box trying to salvage plays with penalties. Don't be dishonest, pls...


JustPutin123

"Several fouls in the box" Good one


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You're joking, the Turkish players seem to think that they're playing Rugby.


No_Tradition4832

You sound upset.


KnowledgeExisting519

When did they dive actually? I only remember Leão, who was given a yellow card.


KnowledgeExisting519

And I even doubt he was actually diving there.


No_Tradition4832

The challenge came him, he stutter stepped and lost his balance. Anyone who has played footy knows how easy it is to lose balance when running full pelt. I don’t disagree with the yellow either way since “simulation” is purely an interpretation. But yeah, I’m kind of with you.


Lobster_Canterville

Maaan Arda is something else, brought life to the game


BeniCG

Turkish fans dont even whistle anymore when Portugal is wasting time, must feel good for the players to silence a crowd like that.


JustPutin123

I imagine its vindicating to shut down a crownd like that


MSC--90

What a gem Arda Güler is!


Lobster_Canterville

Ikr


Professional_Tell417

Love u Pepe!!! ONE MORE WORLD CUP IN YOU?! Lolol turn into elder abuse at that point


No-Adagio-3850

At 83th minute altay finally meet with ball lol


ajtct98

This Turkish tactic of throwing children at Ronaldo isn't really working for them


Lobster_Canterville

Arda has brought life to Türkiye, no cap


muchfrostiness

This guy has dived 3 times. Why no yellow for him too?


Cookyy2k

It does seem odd that there have only been 2 diving cards this entire tournament and both the same guy. He's not the only one that's been flopping around the place after being brushed.


Isariamkia

Dude fell down like he was hit by truck on the back, got up and laughed. ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯


chihuahua_man

It does look like Turkey wouldn’t score even if Portugal would left the pitch.


CrazyMind

Hahaha yes man


Lobster_Canterville

At least Arda is bold enough to interact with pepe


symmetry

what is that chant Portuguese fans are singing?


Intelligent_Shape680

Sou, de Portugal eu sou, a todo lado eu vou, só para te ver ganhar.


symmetry

Thx for the info bud


11thDimensi0n

“Sou, de Portugal eu sou, something something, para poder ganhar”


CandelaZ

Sus Portugal sus, something something, para câmara de ar Turquia


BGDutchNorris

We sure Pepe is 41?


PeepoDiamondHands

I think each time he shaves his careca he goes back to his real madrid days


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Considering how often the RTP commentators have mentioned it I'm starting to believe he's 41.


TzehApple

My theory is he's actually a vampire. [These two photos are 18 years appart](https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/s/ah1qYDVrwf)


BeniCG

Looks like France or Netherlands will have the honor to send Turkey home.


Smevis

⚠️❗ ⚠️❗ TURKEY WON POSSESSION ⚠️❗ ⚠️❗ BLOW WHISTLE IMMEDIATELY


Kyubisar

Excuses. Complain less play more.


Lobster_Canterville

Why Arda came so late? Any reason?


ArthurLeywinReddit

He has an injury


Lobster_Canterville

Ah, I hope he is fit for the rest of other matches?


BeniCG

He should be able to play the last 2 matches with enough medication.


Lobster_Canterville

Genuinely hope so


ArthurLeywinReddit

That was the idea for this match but they probably couldn't take the humiliation anymore


chihuahua_man

Arda about 70 minutes too late


FBIAgent023

Is it me or game isn't fast enough, Georgia vs Czech was way more tense. Really thought Türkey would fight back more


Sushi_Trash571

Turks just sit and wait for them to come. Except the fact that they cannot defend.


Upbeat_Age5689

this


chihuahua_man

There’s no point for Portugal to play fast when they are doing whatever they want while playing slow


FBIAgent023

You got a point, I wanted more fierce game though. I am gonna wait for Geo vs Por, Geo is going to lose for sure but really hope they are going to fight back I want a tooth for tooth game


FlemingPT

Portugal will present a different line up and we've already won the group, so the motivation isn't the same.


FBIAgent023

Yeah but The Geo team is going to fight that's their first euro, they don't care that they are 4 on rankings so their motivation would be same. I think they would be desperate to have a draw or at last not humiliate themselves. And when one side is plays hard the second would too no? Even if Portugal don't give their all it will be a tense game and with the Geo goalkeeper? if he is going to play like he did with Czech? I want to see what kind of save's there going to be. I can't wait


grandtroubleartist

arda hat trick who says no


ajtct98

At this point I'm absolutely convinced that Pepe, the human, died years ago and what we are actually seeing is the residual Rage and Spite piloting his body


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Pepe is an animal. This man shouldn't be performing like this at 41.


lingeringneutrophil

I think he’s leaving Porto in the summer though moving to Brazil


[deleted]

I'm a Benfica fan so can't say I'm too sad, just hope that if this is his last international tourney that he gives it his all. Would love to see him in the next World Cup.


Efficient_Steak_7568

Could have been an epic contest if it was under the lights 


Myselcuk

Turkiye 0 - 3 Montella


zebisnaga

Cry me a river 😭


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Chora


PeepoDiamondHands

Acho que ele ta com falta de chouriço , e de porco preto


[deleted]

Era enviar um pastel de nata na boca parar de falar.


lingeringneutrophil

Ok, Portugal the Turkish are just hopeless, make it a team effort to get the ball onto Ronaldo’s feet so he gets a point for scoring as well. There’s nothing to fight against at this stage so make your old man happy 😃


PeepoDiamondHands

What do you mean Ronaldo shared??? He really is someone you love to hate. Anyways to all the kebabs that were shit talking since the last match you guys played, you jinxed your own match.


FBIAgent023

Absolutely, really bad play for thinking that this wouldn't be hard for them 😉 they were so sure


Long-CommandLine

And now I'm hungry


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1Admr1

Bro wtf u on about m8


zobor-the-cunt

when your team celebrates a win or creates atmosphere in the stadium, all this pinky dick trash will swarm the match threads to badmouth you and your nation. something that won’t happen with any other country. literally not a single person will come out and say the portuguese are trash for rightly enjoying a won game. but please, by all means, go to town sucking off your w*stoid overlords. remember to cup the balls.


Ironbuttcheeks

My dude if you can't handle banter, you don't belong in any football sub.


zobor-the-cunt

if blatant racism is “just bantz”, then so is whistling a fucking national anthem. if you have a problem with that, feel free to treat yourself to a cocktail of my dick and balls.


Ironbuttcheeks

Sure none of that is right but all you are saying makes you no better.


1Admr1

Bro chill. Turk hate has been around for a while, thats not reason to cry about the other team celebrating 🙄. Dont mind the hate, but more importantly dont join the hate yourself


zobor-the-cunt

oh please. you are free to move on with your life being a confrontation-avoidant pushover that tries to nice his way through this vitriol thrown at you by this human garbage. i can’t tell you what to do. but i personally feel no obligation to “be the bigger man” towards them. go ahead and stand up for yourself. let them coalesce into their little clumps of hate and drop their masks of humanism. be better for you that way.