Euro 2024 Social Round-Up: Stars Shine On And Off The Pitch

Saturday's Euro 2024 action featured some of football's biggest names, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Kevin De Bruyne taking centre stage. Ronaldo recorded his seventh Euros assist as Portugal secured the top spot in Group F with a 3-0 win over Turkiye. De Bruyne joined Youri Tielemans on the scoresheet as Belgium defeated Romania 2-0, setting up a tense finale in Group E.

Portugal's match against Turkiye saw several interruptions as pitch invaders sought photos with Ronaldo. Despite these disruptions, Ronaldo assisted Bruno Fernandes, contributing to Portugal's 3-0 victory. After the game, Ronaldo expressed his pride in his team on social media, sharing photos and congratulating his teammates.

Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) June 22, 2024

Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans scored for Belgium in their 2-0 win against Romania. This result leaves Group E wide open, with a tense final matchday ahead. Romanian fans made a significant impact by turning Cologne yellow before the game, despite their team's defeat.

Echipa Națională (@hai_romania) June 22, 2024

Georgia and Czechia Draw

In Hamburg, Georgia and Czechia played out an entertaining 1-1 draw. Both teams now need a victory on the final matchday to have any chance of advancing in the tournament.

England's Social Media Highlights

England's social media accounts have provided engaging content throughout Euro 2024. On Saturday, Eberechi Eze and Ezri Konsa took part in the 'what a clearance' challenge on the Lions' Den livestream. They finished third on the leaderboard but couldn't surpass Declan Rice and Ivan Toney or Jarrod Bowen and Marc Guehi.

England (@England) June 22, 2024

Kante's Performance for France

N'Golo Kante showcased his enduring skills in France's goalless draw with the Netherlands. Despite being 33 and playing in the Saudi Pro League last season, Kante covered every blade of grass against the Oranje. France's official X account highlighted his excellent physical condition.

Equipe de France (@equipedefrance) June 22, 2024

Scotland's Scenic Training Session

Scotland faces a crucial match against Hungary on Sunday to keep their Euro 2024 hopes alive. Their training session on Saturday took place against the picturesque backdrop of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which they will miss if they exit the tournament this weekend.

Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 22, 2024

Pepe Shines for Portugal

Portugal's victory over Turkiye also featured a strong performance from 41-year-old centre-back Pepe. He demonstrated his excellent reading of the game by cutting out a dangerous counterattack when the score was still 1-0. UEFA shared an image highlighting his composed performance.

UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 22, 2024