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France 0-0 Portugal: World vs European Champions clash fails to live up to billing

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UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 3 - France v Portugal - Stade De France, Paris, France - October 11, 2020 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in action with France's Paul Pogba [REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes]

France drew 0-0 at home to Portugal in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday in a cagey clash between the world and European champions which largely failed to live up to its billing.

The teams could only manage one shot on target in the first half, a hopeful attempt by Antoine Griezmann from the tightest of angles which stung the hands of keeper Rui Patricio.

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