UEFA Nations League Round Up: Defending Champions France Go Down to Croatia; Denmark Beat Austria
2 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Nations League Round Up: Defending Champions France Go Down to Croatia; Denmark Beat Austria

News 18  

Defending champion France lost its Nations League title and faced the dim prospect of relegation after losing at home to Croatia 1-0 on Monday. Meanwhile, while their group leader Denmark beat Austria 2-0 to boost its Final Four bid. France coach Didier Deschamps finally dropped first-choice forward Antoine Griezmann, who has not scored for the team since early January, and instead selected Christopher Nkunku in attack alongside Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe. France beat Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 World Cup final but the Croats were better on the night against a French side lacking intensity in midfield.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25 quarterfinals: Champion Spain draws Netherlands, Germany plays Italy, Portugal faces Denmark
1 month ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25 quarterfinals: Champion Spain draws Netherlands, Germany plays Italy, Portugal faces Denmark

The Hindu  

Reigning Nations League champion Spain will play the Netherlands in the quarterfinals, while former tournament winner France takes on Croatia after the draw for the knockout stage was held in Nyon on Friday. Germany was drawn against Italy, while Portugal, which was the winner of the inaugural edition of the Nations League, will face Denmark. European champion Spain, Portugal and …

Spain drawn against the Netherlands in Nations League quarterfinals. France paired with Croatia
1 month ago

Spain drawn against the Netherlands in Nations League quarterfinals. France paired with Croatia

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — Two rematches of recent World Cup finals were served up Friday in the draw for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League. Spain, the 2010 World Cup winner, was drawn against the Netherlands and 2018 world champion France was paired with Croatia in the two-leg quarterfinals in March. France won that World Cup final 4-2 in Moscow …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Croatia stages comeback to draw against Portugal, qualifies for knockouts
1 month ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Croatia stages comeback to draw against Portugal, qualifies for knockouts

The Hindu  

Josko Gvardiol scored his first international goal in two years to rescue a point for Croatia in its 1-1 Nations League A Group 1 draw with Portugal in Split on Monday as both teams advance to March’s quarterfinals. The visitor led thanks to a superb finish from Joao Felix, who expertly controlled Vitinha’s perfect pass into his path and lashed …

Nations League: France grab top spot after Italy win, England earn promotion
1 month ago

Nations League: France grab top spot after Italy win, England earn promotion

India Today  

France claimed a dramatic 3-1 victory over Italy in Milan to secure top spot in UEFA Nations League Group A2, as Adrien Rabiot's double and a Lucas Digne-inspired masterclass propelled Les Bleus to glory. France doubled their lead when Digne's stunning free-kick ricocheted off the crossbar and deflected into the net off Italy goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. The striker, now leading …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: France out for revenge against Italy, says Digne
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: France out for revenge against Italy, says Digne

The Hindu  

France will be out to avenge their defeat from earlier this year when they take on Italy in a UEFA Nations League clash at the San Siro in Milan on Sunday, defender Lucas Digne said. Italy secured a 3-1 comeback win at the Parc des Princes in Paris when the teams met in September in the Nations League A Group …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Serbia relegates Switzerland after snatching 1-1 draw
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Serbia relegates Switzerland after snatching 1-1 draw

The Hindu  

Switzerland remained winless in this year’s Nations League and it was relegated to the second tier League B after Serbia held it to a 1-1 draw on Friday, with Zeki Amdouni’s opener cancelled out by Aleksa Terzic’s late strike. Serbia kept its hopes of advancing to the next round alive, sitting third on five points, two shy of Denmark, which …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Spain tops group with 2-1 win against Denmark
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Spain tops group with 2-1 win against Denmark

The Hindu  

Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez scored to secure a 2-1 victory over host Denmark on Friday and clinch the top spot in the UEFA Nations League Group A4 after it secured a place in the quarterfinals last month. A mistake by Spain substitute Fabian Ruiz gifted Denmark’s Gustav Isaksen a late consolation after a poor pass back. With Spain’s …

France draws with Israel in high-security operation to reach Nations League quarterfinals with Italy
1 month, 1 week ago

France draws with Israel in high-security operation to reach Nations League quarterfinals with Italy

Associated Press  

France and Italy qualified for the quarterfinal stage of the revamped Nations League on Thursday as England got its revenge on Greece ahead of the imminent arrival of Thomas Tuchel as coach. France drew 0-0 with Israel in a match requiring a high-security operation in and around Paris, a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam in connection with Israeli club …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: France enters quarterfinals after frustrating 0-0 draw against Israel
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: France enters quarterfinals after frustrating 0-0 draw against Israel

The Hindu  

France qualified for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel for its Stade de France homecoming after a 17-month hiatus on Friday. Back in the northern Paris arena for the first time since June 2023, Les Bleus were unimpressive but still secured at least second place in Group A2. AS IT HAPPENED | …

France beat Belgium with Kolo Muani and Dembele goals
3 months, 1 week ago

France beat Belgium with Kolo Muani and Dembele goals

The Hindu  

Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals as France bounced back from a disappointing home loss to Italy at the weekend by beating Belgium 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday. France lost 3-1 to Italy in Paris on Friday despite taking the lead inside 13 seconds, while Belgium came into this match fresh from beating Israel …

France beat Belgium with Kolo Muani and Dembele goals in Nations League
3 months, 1 week ago

France beat Belgium with Kolo Muani and Dembele goals in Nations League

Hindustan Times  

Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals as France bounced back from a disappointing home loss to Italy at the weekend by beating Belgium 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday. France's forward #11 Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring France's second goal during the UEFA Nations League It was not a full-strength French team that took to …

France and Italy win in Nations League, Haaland on target for Norway
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France and Italy win in Nations League, Haaland on target for Norway

China Daily  

Italy's Moise Kean celebrates scoring their second goal with Federico Dimarco, Giacomo Raspadori and Davide Frattesi during their Nations League Group 2 match against Israel at Bozsik Arena, Budapest, Hungary on September 9, 2024. PARIS - Italy kept up their perfect start to the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while France got the better of Belgium and Erling Haaland struck …

France and Italy win in Nations League, Haaland on target for Norway
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France and Italy win in Nations League, Haaland on target for Norway

China Daily  

Italy's Moise Kean celebrates scoring their second goal with Federico Dimarco, Giacomo Raspadori and Davide Frattesi during their Nations League Group 2 match against Israel at Bozsik Arena, Budapest, Hungary on September 9, 2024. PARIS - Italy kept up their perfect start to the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while France got the better of Belgium and Erling Haaland struck …

Netherlands vs Austria, Euro 2024: All-time head-to-head record ahead of NED v AUT Group D match
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Netherlands vs Austria, Euro 2024: All-time head-to-head record ahead of NED v AUT Group D match

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Austria and Netherlands meet in their final Euro 2024 Group D game on Tuesday with their fates firmly in their own hands and both sides can still finish in the top two and guarantee a last-16 place. The Dutch top the group on four points ahead of France on goals scored, with Austria third on three points having bounced …

Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024: Predicted lineups; Team news ahead of ALB v ESP Group B clash
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Albania vs Spain, Euro 2024: Predicted lineups; Team news ahead of ALB v ESP Group B clash

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Austria and Netherlands meet in their final Euro 2024 Group D game on Tuesday with their fates firmly in their own hands and both sides can still finish in the top two and guarantee a last-16 place. The Dutch top the group on four points ahead of France on goals scored, with Austria third on three points having bounced …

Euro 2024: Austria stun Netherlands 3-2 to top Group D, France finish second
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Austria stun Netherlands 3-2 to top Group D, France finish second

India Today  

In a dramatic final matchday of Group D in Euro 2024, Ralf Rangnick's Austria emerged as the unlikely winner. The Netherlands came back twice through Memphis Depay and Cody Gakpo's strikes, but Austria found a late winner in Marcel Sabitzer's 80th-minute strike to clinch a win over the Dutch side for the first time in 34 years. The Netherlands are …

Nations League final | Spain wins as Unai Simon saves two Croatia penalties in shootout
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League final | Spain wins as Unai Simon saves two Croatia penalties in shootout

The Hindu  

Spain's 11-year trophy drought is over. Goalkeeper Unai Simon saved two shots as Spain beat Croatia in a penalty shootout after their tense Nations League final had finished 0-0 Sunday. “We have total confidence in his ability to take penalties.” Spain’s other previous titles came in the 2010 World Cup and the European Championships in 1964, 2008 and 2012. Italy …

Nations League final: Croatia can be proud despite defeat, says Dalic
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League final: Croatia can be proud despite defeat, says Dalic

The Hindu  

Croatia can be proud of winning another medal, coach Zlatko Dalic said, after it suffered more heartbreak in a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat to Spain in the Nations League final on Sunday. The defeat was a bitter blow for Croatia, who was cheered on by tens of thousands of roaring fans throughout the goalless draw in Rotterdam, as it passed …

UEFA Nations League: Spain beat Croatia on penalties to end their trophy drought
1 year, 6 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Spain beat Croatia on penalties to end their trophy drought

India TV News  

Spain beat Croatia 5-4 on penalties to record their first-ever UEFA Nations League title at De Kuip in Rotterdam on Sunday, June 18. The former World Cup winners also ended their 11-year trophy drought to deny Croatia their first-ever international title. Tottenham Hotspur winger Ivan Perisic almost put Croatia front as he missed his header in the 40th minute. After …

Spain beats Croatia in penalties to clinch UEFA Nations League title
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain beats Croatia in penalties to clinch UEFA Nations League title

The Hindu  

Dani Carvajal scored a Panenka penalty to win Spain the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shoot-out victory over Croatia, after a tense match finished 0-0 following extra-time. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal cheekily chipped home to earn La Roja their first trophy since Euro 2012 and break Croatian …

Nations League Final, Croatia vs Spain live streaming: Preview, Possible XI, When and Where to watch in India
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League Final, Croatia vs Spain live streaming: Preview, Possible XI, When and Where to watch in India

India TV News  

Croatia will target their maiden international trophy when they take on mighty Spain in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday, June 18. On the other hand, Spain beat Italy in the second semi-final with new Real Madrid signing Joselu scoring an 88th-minute winner in a 2-1 win. UEFA Nations League Final, Match Details: Croatia vs Spain Venue: De Kuip, …

Watch: How Luka Modric's assist and last-minute penalty masterclass sent Croatia into UEFA Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: How Luka Modric's assist and last-minute penalty masterclass sent Croatia into UEFA Nations League final

Hindustan Times  

Croatia and Netherlands put on a thrilling rollercoaster of a match at De Kuip in Rotterdam, taking their UEFA Nations League semifinal all the way to extra-time before one team pulled clear and booked a spot in the final with a 4-2 victory. Having already had gone ahead in extra-time through a fantastic bottom corner finish by striker Bruno Petkovic, …

Nations League: Luka Modric scores in extra time as Croatia beat Netherlands to reach final
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League: Luka Modric scores in extra time as Croatia beat Netherlands to reach final

Firstpost  

Zlatko Dalic’s Croatia, who reached the World Cup semi-finals last year, moved a step closer to earning their first ever trophy and demonstrated once again they are extra-time specialists. Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric struck in extra time to fire Croatia into the Nations League final with a 4-2 victory over hosts the Netherlands on Wednesday. Zlatko Dalic’s side, who …

Modric Leads Croatia to Nations League Final with Win Over Netherlands
1 year, 6 months ago

Modric Leads Croatia to Nations League Final with Win Over Netherlands

News 18  

Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric struck in extra time to fire Croatia into the Nations League final with a 4-2 victory over hosts the Netherlands on Wednesday. The Nations League represents one of the last chances for Croatia’s elder statesmen, including Real Madrid midfielder Modric, to taste international triumph. “Surely this is a victory which will go down in history.” …

Nations League finals a considerable achievement for Croatia, says coach
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League finals a considerable achievement for Croatia, says coach

The Hindu  

Croatia might have finished second and third at the last two World Cups but coach Zlatko Dalic insisted reaching this week’s four-team Nations League finals was a considerable achievement for his team. “We had problems in the first two editions of the Nations League, but now we achieved a great result by beating France and Denmark in our group, finishing …

For Brazil fans, the ‘sadness is too much’ after World Cup exit
2 years ago

For Brazil fans, the ‘sadness is too much’ after World Cup exit

Al Jazeera  

Croatia stunned top-ranked Brazil and their legions of fans after defeating the Brazilians 4-2 on penalties in Qatar. It would be an understatement to say Brazil’s stunning defeat to Croatia on Friday at the Qatar World Cup was simply a disappointment that fans of Selecao Canarinho will get over in a few days. The five-time World Cup champions were on …

UEFA Nations League: France suffer Denmark loss, but salvage top-flight spot
2 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Nations League: France suffer Denmark loss, but salvage top-flight spot

The Hindu  

Nations League holders France lost 2-0 to Denmark in their final Group 1 game but salvaged their place in the top tier at the end of a dismal campaign on Sunday. Didier Deschamps' side, who will face Denmark in Group D at the World Cup in November, finished third in the Nations League standings with five points from six games …

Croatia seals Nations League semi-final place with win in Austria
2 years, 2 months ago

Croatia seals Nations League semi-final place with win in Austria

The Hindu  

Croatia qualified for the Nations League semifinals next year as defender Dejan Lovren marked his return to the team with a rare goal in a comprehensive 3-1 victory over relegated Austria in Vienna on Sunday. Lovren, playing his first international in almost a year, scored the third goal for the visitor, which topped League A Group 1 with 13 points …

UEFA Nations League: Croatia beat Denmark 2-1 to top Nations League group
2 years, 3 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Croatia beat Denmark 2-1 to top Nations League group

The Hindu  

Croatia substitute Lovro Majer scored a late goal as the team beat Denmark 2-1 on Thursday to top UEFA Nations League A Group 1 with the winner coming two minutes after visiting captain Christian Eriksen’s superb equaliser. Dutch outclass Poland to close on Nations League finals Cody Gakpo scored early and Steven Bergwijn added a second to earn the Netherlands …

Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud guide Didier Deschamps' side to victory in the Nations League
2 years, 3 months ago

Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud guide Didier Deschamps' side to victory in the Nations League

Daily Mail  

Les Bleus went into the game winless in this season's Nations League campaign Didier Deschamps' side have moved up to third in Group 1 with five points Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud both scored in the second-half of the match France sealed a 2-0 victory over Austria in the Nations League on Thursday night France kept their hopes of staying …

Nations League: France face anxious relegation battle with Austria, Denmark & Croatia battle for top spot
2 years, 3 months ago

Nations League: France face anxious relegation battle with Austria, Denmark & Croatia battle for top spot

India TV News  

Highlights France are winless in their four Nations League matches so far France are without Karim Benzema and Hugo Lloris for the clash Denmark travel to Croatia in other big encounter The UEFA Nations League is all set for blockbuster clashes as France face Austria while Croatia host Denmark in Group A on Thursday evening. France face anxious battle Having …

UEFA Nations League: Defending champ France loses to Croatia
2 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Defending champ France loses to Croatia

The Hindu  

Defending champion France lost its Nations League title and faced the dim prospect of relegation after losing at home to Croatia 1-0 on Monday. France coach Didier Deschamps finally dropped first-choice forward Antoine Griezmann, who has not scored for the team since early January, and instead selected Christopher Nkunku in attack alongside Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe. France beat Croatia …

Titleholder France held by Croatia to 1-1 in Nations League
2 years, 6 months ago

Titleholder France held by Croatia to 1-1 in Nations League

The Hindu  

Titleholder France failed to rebound from its opening defeat in the Nations League after it was held by Croatia to 1-1 on Monday. France will next travel to Austria on Friday while Croatia will visit Denmark, which took sole lead of their League A group. France missed star striker Kylian Mbappé, who picked up a knee injury against Denmark, and …

UEFA Nations League: France pit their restored pride against a young Spain side in final
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Nations League: France pit their restored pride against a young Spain side in final

Firstpost  

Down by two goals at half-time on Thursday following quickfire strikes from Yannick Carrasco and Romelu Lukaku, a demoralising run of results and performances appeared set to continue in Turin. Thursday’s win in Deschamps’ old stomping ground of Turin felt like catharsis following a fraught summer marked by the last-16 elimination from the Euro at the hands of Switzerland. “Ok, …

Euro 2020: France aim to reach quarter-finals with 'different approach' as Luka Modric plots Spain downfall
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: France aim to reach quarter-finals with 'different approach' as Luka Modric plots Spain downfall

Firstpost  

France face Switzerland who have not won a knockout tie at a major tournament since the 1930s. World Cup holders France are in Euro 2020 action on Monday as they face Switzerland in Bucharest looking to secure a place in the quarter-finals, while Luka Modric leads Croatia into battle against Spain. “The approach now needs to be completely different and …

Euro 2020: Croatia's Livakovic says his team has to make Spain anxious
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Croatia's Livakovic says his team has to make Spain anxious

The Hindu  

Croatia will need to keep possession as much as possible to unsettle Spain in its Euro 2020 last-16 clash in Copenhagen on Monday if it is to advance to the quarter-final, goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic said. "The knockout stage is like a new tournament altogether and although Spain are an outstanding team full of top quality players, I am sure they …

France are in 'group of death' at Euros, says Wissam Ben Yedder
3 years, 6 months ago

France are in 'group of death' at Euros, says Wissam Ben Yedder

The Hindu  

France striker Wissam Ben Yedder said the reigning world champion is in the toughest group at the European Championship and that it must make a strong start to its campaign against Germany in Tuesday's opener. France, which defeated Croatia to lift the 2018 World Cup, is in Group F alongside title holder Portugal, four-time world champion Germany and 37th ranked …

Nations League: Lukaku double sends Belgium into final four - Football news - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Nations League: Lukaku double sends Belgium into final four - Football news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Romelu Lukaku underlined his status as Belgium's key attacker with two goals to help his team book its place in next year's Nations League finals with a 4-2 home victory over Denmark on Wednesday. Belgium finished five points clear at the top of League A Group 2 and will meet world champion France and former World Cup winners Italy and …

Netherlands Come From Behind to Beat Poland 2-1 But Not Fail to Get Nations League Finals Spot
4 years, 1 month ago

Netherlands Come From Behind to Beat Poland 2-1 But Not Fail to Get Nations League Finals Spot

News 18  

The Netherlands came from a goal down to beat Poland 2-1 in the Nations League on Wednesday, but it was not enough to earn last year’s runner-up a place in the finals. The result in Poland was ultimately irrelevant as Italy beat Bosnia 2-0 in Sarajevo to win Group 1 by a single point ahead of the Dutch and advance …

Cristiano Ronaldo Scoreless in Nations League as Portugal Win, Croatia Avoid Demotion
4 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Scoreless in Nations League as Portugal Win, Croatia Avoid Demotion

News 18  

Croatia avoided relegation in Group 3 of UEFA’s Nations League despite a 3-2 loss to defending champion Portugal on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo was held scoreless for the second consecutive match to stay seven goals shy of the 109 scored by former Iran striker Ali Daei, the only other male soccer player to surpass the 100-goal milestone for a national team. …

Mbappe scores as France beats Croatia 2-1 in Nations League
4 years, 2 months ago

Mbappe scores as France beats Croatia 2-1 in Nations League

Hindustan Times  

Star striker Kylian Mbappe scored late as France frustrated Croatia again, winning a closely-contested UEFA Nations League match 2-1 to stay level on points with group leader Portugal. Croatia has never beaten France, losing the last Nations League encounter and the 2018 World Cup final by the same score of 4-2. France’s Kylian Mbappe, left, scores his side’s second goal …

UEFA Nations League: Lukaku double Belgium win 2-1 Iceland, mbappe griezmann france beat croatia
4 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Lukaku double Belgium win 2-1 Iceland, mbappe griezmann france beat croatia

The Hindu  

Stand-in captain Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium got back to winning ways with a 2-1 away victory over Iceland in the Nations League on Wednesday. Mbappe strike gives France 2-1 win in Croatia France stretched its unbeaten run against Croatia to eight games after a late goal by Kylian Mbappe gave the world champion a 2-1 win in the …

UEFA Nations League: Portugal win 3-0 in Ronaldo absence, Eriksen penalty Maguire red beats England
4 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Portugal win 3-0 in Ronaldo absence, Eriksen penalty Maguire red beats England

The Hindu  

Goals from Bernardo Silva and a Diogo Jota brace gave Portugal a comfortable 3-0 win over Sweden in the Nations League on Wednesday as the host made light work of the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo due to a positive COVID-19 test. Eriksen penalty earns Denmark win over 10-man England Christian Eriksen's penalty on his 100th appearance for Denmark earned his …

Nations League: France beats Croatia - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Nations League: France beats Croatia - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

France earned a rollercoaster 4-2 home win over Croatia in an entertaining top-tier Nations League Group 3 match on Tuesday with the outcome a carbon copy of their memorable clash in the 2018 World Cup final. The Croatians took a 17th-minute lead through captain Dejan Lovren, who beat home goalkeeper Hugo Lloris with a crisp left-foot shot after leaving Moussa …

UEFA Nations League: Italy beat Netherlands to move to top of group; Czech Republic lose to Scotland
4 years, 3 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Italy beat Netherlands to move to top of group; Czech Republic lose to Scotland

Firstpost  

It was Italy’s 11th win in 12 matches although some critics tempered that feat by pointing out that none of those victories were against the so-called ‘big teams’ of international soccer. “The lads really played well, they were extraordinary.” It was Italy’s 11th win in 12 matches although some critics tempered that feat by pointing out that none of those …

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