Football fans just witnessed something truly remarkable. Portugal’s U17 national team stormed into the European Championship semifinals with an utterly dominant performance. They absolutely crushed England, winning by a staggering score of 13-0.
This wasn’t just a win; it was a statement. Coach Hugo Azevedo’s side showed no mercy from the first whistle. They were already up 7-0 by halftime. But Portugal didn’t ease up. They kept their foot on the gas, scoring six more goals in the second half.
One name stood out in particular: Martim Nunes. The young Benfica player was on fire. He bagged four goals himself, leading the charge for his team.
The tournament is being held in Gujan-Mestras, France. Portugal arrived in France with a big target on their backs. They are the defending champions, after all, having won the title last season. This massive victory certainly shows they mean business again.
Now, Portugal waits to see who they will face next. They’ll play the winner of the final quarterfinal match. That game pits the host nation, France, against Switzerland later tonight. The other semifinal is already set. Spain and Italy will battle it out for a spot in the final.