Video: Karim Benzema equalises for France with long-awaited goal after incredibly soft penalty decision

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France have drawn level with Portugal in their final Euro 2020 fixture from the penalty spot.

The two European heavyweights headed into tonight’s game with the possibility of topping Group F on offer.

After Portugal took the lead through a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty, it looked as though they’d be taking top spot, with France facing England at Wembley.

However, the referee had other ideas.

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates for Portugal after scoring against France

The match official decided to award one of the softest penalties you’ll ever see given at a major tournament, providing Karim Benzema with a golden chance to equalise.

Pictures courtesy of TF1

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Benzema, who was yet to find the back of the net previously after being brought back into the fold by Didier Deschamps, made no mistake from 12-yards.

With Germany currently losing to Hungary, Gareth Southgate is still completely in the dark as to who he’ll be taking on in the knockout stages on Tuesday night.

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