Euro – HON
For the Magyar midfielder Adam Nagy, Hungary, second opponent of the Blues at the Euro (June 19), is stronger than five years ago, when it finished at the top of group F, after having notably held in check Portugal (3-3), which it will face on Tuesday (6 p.m.).
It is in Telki, in the “Hungarian Clairefontaine”, that the Magyars prepare their entry into the Euro against Portugal, Tuesday (6 pm). And it is in the village hall of this rural town of 4000 souls located about twenty kilometers from Budapest, that Adam Nagy and Kévin Varga received the press, this Sunday afternoon.
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The first, a midfielder in Bristol (ANG), admitted that Hungary were ” under pressure. But it is not negative, because we represent our country in an international competition. We will do our best to ensure that the tournament starts as well as it did five years ago. “
Hungary will be able to count on 50,000 supporters
During Euro 2016 in France, Hungary surprised Austria entry in Bordeaux (2-0). Then, she was still surprised by finishing first in group F, already, after having notably held Portugal in check, despite a double and an assist from Cristiano Ronaldo (3-3), future winner of the event. “I’m still expecting an open game, added the very talkative Nagy. I don’t think the Portuguese are stronger or weaker than in 2016. They still have so many quality players but I have the impression that Hungary has become stronger since then. “
Unbeaten for eleven matches (seven wins and four draws), not deploring any injuries or players positive for Covid-19, the Magyars will also be able to count on the support of 50,000 of their supporters at the Puskas Arena, only one of the eleven stadiums of this Euro not to have limited the number of spectators.
The remaining 18,000 places have been reserved for foreign fans, including French, already on site in Budapest, where Hungary will then host the Blues, next Saturday.
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