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VIDEO: Portugal's Goncalo Ramos gets wiped out by steward chasing Cristiano Ronaldo-hunting pitch invader as Euro 2024 clash descends into utter chaos

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  • Six fans invade pitch during Portugal Turkey game
  • Ramos wiped out by chasing steward
  • Portugal qualify for knockout stage
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Paris Saint-Germain forward, an unused substitute in Portugal's victory, was clattered into by a steward. The steward was chasing one of the six fans to run onto the pitch as the game became marred by a serious security breach. Ramos was lucky to remain unhurt, but the incident underscored the chaos that overshadowed Portugal's impressive performance.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Serious concerns will be raised to UEFA regarding the security of the players during and after games due to the chaos seen in Portugal's clash with Turkey. Given a number of fans also ran onto the pitch during the Champions League final, this represents yet another display of weak security.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR RAMOS?

    Ramos may be given the nod to start in Portugal's final group stage game against Georgia on Wednesday. With his side already qualified and likely to top the group, Roberto Martinez may take the opportunity to rotate.