Portugal’s U17 national teams are making serious noise at the European Championships in France. Both the men’s and women’s squads secured impressive victories on Tuesday, showing real strength in their respective tournaments.
The men’s team kept their perfect record intact. They delivered a dominant performance against the host nation, France, winning by a decisive 5-0 margin. Martin Nunes and Diogo Abreu both found the net twice, while Duarte Ferreira added another goal to complete the rout. This massive win sets up a thrilling showdown. On Wednesday, Portugal will face Spain in their final group stage match. This game will decide who finishes first in the group, earning a direct ticket to the semi-finals. Coach Hugo Azevedo spoke about the upcoming clash. He told the FPP press office that games between Iberian rivals are always tough. “It’s anyone’s game,” he said, hoping for the best possible outcome for his side.
Meanwhile, the women’s team celebrated their first victory of the tournament, and what a win it was. They absolutely steamrolled England with a resounding 10-0 scoreline. Luísa Araújo was the standout player, single-handedly scoring four goals. The women’s team also faces Spain on Wednesday. Their group features six national teams. The top two teams from this group will then go head-to-head to battle for the coveted European title.
