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The former Chelsea star is the first French player to go unbeaten in 20 matches with Les Bleus at major tournaments.
French midfielder N'Golo Kante was at the heart of the action again as France secured a victory against Portugal.
France defeated Portugal in a penalty shootout in the UEFA European Championships.
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Kante controlled the midfield throughout the game, dictating the pace and disrupting Portugal's attacks with his trademark interceptions and tackles.
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22:52 - 05.07.2024
Goodbye Cristiano! France advance to EURO 2024 semi-finals as Portugal pay ultimate penalty
France defeated Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 5-3 on penalties to advance to the semi-finals of EURO 2024
N'Golo Kante breaks more records
The Former Chelsea star becomes the first French player to record unbeaten in 20 games with Les Bleus at major tournaments.
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13:39 - 22.06.2024
N'Golo Kante: Will anyone end France midfielder's undefeated run at Euro 2024?
By avoiding defeat against the Netherlands, Kante extended his Les Blues unbeaten run at major international competitions to 17 matches.
Kante, who won two Man of the Match awards in the ongoing EUROs, achieved 13 wins, seven draws, and no defeats in France's last 20 games.
It's the longest unbeaten streak by any European player.
Dramatic Penalty shootout seals French victory after late Portuguese threat
The France and Portugal clash was a nail-biter that went to penalties, despite a dominant performance by France, Portugal almost snatched victory at the very death.
![[WATCH]: Lionel Messi's penalty miss just days after rival Cristiano Ronaldo](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/05072024/b1a5cb9b-809d-4cc7-8a4a-df102fab2733.jpg?operations=fit(:350))
06:29 - 05.07.2024
[WATCH]: Lionel Messi's penalty miss just days after rival Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi joined Cristiano Ronaldo to miss a penalty in a crucial match but would be happy it has been overshadowed by Martinez's heroics for Argentina.
In the 120th minute, Portugal nearly secured a dramatic win as Nuno Mendes unleashed a shot, but French goalkeeper Maignan made a spectacular save, forcing a penalty shootout.
Roberto Martinez's gamble on substitute Joao Felix backfired as his penalty struck the post.
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