Lakers News Today 2024-07-03 Lakers News Today - Last update images today Lakers News Today Norris: No Need For Verstappen Apology After Crash HAMBURG, Germany -- Portugal's Euro 2024 quarterfinal against France is not just about Cristiano Ronaldo versus Kylian Mbappé, according to Bernardo Silva. The match at Volksparkstadion on Friday will see Ronaldo and Mbappé go head-to-head as captains of their respective national teams. It's been billed as a "passing of the baton" from Ronaldo to Mbappé in what could be the 39-year-old's last appearance at the European Championship. Silva has played with both players but insists the game means more than just an individual battle. "It's not about Kylian and Cris, it's about Portugal and France," Silva told a news conference on Thursday. "They are at different stages of their careers. Cristiano is one of the best players that there has ever been and Kylian is still in the beginning or middle of his career. The most important thing is not about them, it's about Portugal and France." Silva was once a teammate of Mbappé at Monaco, but said their friendship will be suspended for a day. "He is a wonderful player," said the Manchester City midfielder. "I can only wish him the best for his career, but not tomorrow. This is an amazing chance to be one step closer to our ultimate goal which is to win the trophy. I don't think there is a favourite. They are two national teams with amazing players. We need to be at a very high level to beat France." Portugal have faced criticism following their round-of-16 tie with Slovenia, when they needed penalties to book their place in the quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw. While his reluctance to substitute Ronaldo has been questioned, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez insists every decision he makes is for the good of the team. "Criticism is part of the job," he said. "I have information, and the staff and I prepare each separate game. Criticism shows how passionate people are about the national team and we accept that. "I see the players every day and make decisions. I'm not focused on myself. My job is to get the players performing as best as they can and that's what I'll do." 1472720086 Maxresdefault Maxresdefault Lebron Westbrook Davis FaYqIvsUcAA9X1O?format=jpg&name=900x900 Maxresdefault 1388064780 Maxresdefault USATSI 20731847 1 Scaled 332473359 558475756250457 6795729279948141739 N 2324 Lal Mktg Schedule Release IST 1384x784 Qxpyyqiyfnc5b5sycsys B1 1 Updated Lakers Schedule 2021 Season 1024x722 Usatsi 20719502 168396005 Lowres Lakers 2023 2024 Projected Lineup Replace Cam Reddish With V0 QYaEUrgZS GXWHNiQmi1XG6jnAusjhnDspZc6upn5MU ?auto=webp&s=2688da6fd97749321936e14f491a45c1b9202bbd Img Hqdefault LeBron James 1 Gettyimages 1045771480 E1538716465891 ?quality=65&strip=all&w=780 1200x525 Gucvn6ugz72vhmtagsss Team Players Lakers Z2dqbGWUmZqaraWkpJRnamtlrWZpaWU LakersTeam1 ?fit=1200%2C673&ssl=1 9816debbfb020cde36fd8b48466b68e8 Usa Today 12367138.0 233389650 341511324318905 1553956698962012669 N 2324 Lal Mktg Schedule Release 1130x635 2324 Lal Mktg Preseason 1130x685 Ska 344794876 252318480716743 4945445686671202774 N Gettyimages 1053315528 1 Maxresdefault 522269890 2f08224cce88448ba2ee3892cb0ba160 1920 6drc6e0849zz