UEFA Nations League Round Up: Portugal Lose to Switzerland as Spain Top Group
2 years, 9 months ago

UEFA Nations League Round Up: Portugal Lose to Switzerland as Spain Top Group

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Portugal left Cristiano Ronaldo at home and lost its unbeaten record in 2022 and the lead of its Nations League group on Sunday. A goal after 57 seconds by Switzerland forward Haris Seferović was enough for a 1-0 win in Geneva despite late pressure by Portugal including two scoring chances for 39-year-old captain Pepe playing as an emergency forward. Portugal’s slip, after letting Ronaldo skip the last game of a long season, let Spain take first place in Group 2 with a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in top-tier League A. Portugal had gone unbeaten in five games this year starting with two wins in its World Cup qualifying playoffs in March and including a 4-0 rout of the Swiss last weekend.

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Nations League: Defending champions Spain, France set for a semi-final showdown after winning on penalties
1 week ago

Nations League: Defending champions Spain, France set for a semi-final showdown after winning on penalties

Firstpost  

Former winners France battled back from a two-goal deficit to hold Croatia to a 2-2 draw before beating them 5-4 in the penalty shootout. AP Holders Spain beat the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic quarter-final second leg in Valencia finished 3-3 on Sunday to set up a Nations League last-four clash with France, who edged Croatia in a shoot-out …

UEFA Nations League Playoffs: Lukaku’s late double leads Belgium to 3-0 win over Ukraine to retain League A spot
1 week ago

UEFA Nations League Playoffs: Lukaku’s late double leads Belgium to 3-0 win over Ukraine to retain League A spot

The Hindu  

Belgium retained is place in League A of the Nations League with a stunning 3-0 home win over Ukraine on Sunday as Romelu Lukaku’s late double helped it secure a 4-3 aggregate victory. Lukaku then made it 2-0 to level the tie with a terrific volley from Kevin De Bruyne’s cross five minutes later, before Ukraine almost restored its lead …

UEFA Nations League: Germany survives late Italy surge to make semifinals
1 week ago

UEFA Nations League: Germany survives late Italy surge to make semifinals

The Hindu  

Germany squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 against Italy on Sunday but still earned a nerve-racking 5-4 aggregate victory and a spot in the UEFA Nations League last four. “It was the best half, very impressive first half, incredibly aggressive and a deserved lead,” said Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. Before the Italians had time to recover, Germany struck again, …

UEFA Nations League: France beats Croatia on penalties to reach semifinal
1 week ago

UEFA Nations League: France beats Croatia on penalties to reach semifinal

The Hindu  

Goalkeeper Mike Maignan saved twice in the shoot-out as France beat Croatia 5-4 on penalties on Sunday after their UEFA Nations League quarterfinal tie had ended 2-2 on aggregate, sealing a place in the last four in June. France, which won the Nations League in 2021, will now take on title holder Spain in the semifinal in Germany on June …

UEFA Nations League: Ronaldo on target as Portugal beats Denmark to reach semifinal
1 week ago

UEFA Nations League: Ronaldo on target as Portugal beats Denmark to reach semifinal

The Hindu  

Portugal’s Francisco Trincao came off the bench to score twice and Cristiano Ronaldo also netted as it beat Denmark 5-2 after extra time on Sunday for a 5-3 aggregate win that set up a UEFA Nations League semifinal against Germany. Ronaldo bounced back from missing an early penalty to play a crucial role in his team’s recovery, and though he …

UEFA Nations League: Spain beats Netherlands on penalties to confirm third consecutive semifinal appearance
1 week ago

UEFA Nations League: Spain beats Netherlands on penalties to confirm third consecutive semifinal appearance

The Hindu  

UEFA Nations League holder Spain reached the final four with a 5-4 win on penalties against the Netherlands, after a thrilling 3-3 quarterfinal second leg draw on Sunday. Barcelona starlet Yamal, who also missed a penalty in the shoot-out, scored a brilliant goal to put Spain ahead but Xavi Simons netted another spot-kick to force penalties. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman …

UEFA Nations League Quarterfinals: Portugal in a tense moment, says Ronaldo ahead of return leg against Denmark
1 week, 1 day ago

UEFA Nations League Quarterfinals: Portugal in a tense moment, says Ronaldo ahead of return leg against Denmark

The Hindu  

Captain Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledged the pressure surrounding Portugal as it looks to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Denmark in Sunday’s Nations League quarterfinal second leg. The Al-Nassr striker was highly critical of himself and his team’s performance in the first leg in Copenhagen, where Portugal lost to a Rasmus Hojlund goal, but he is confident the home crowd can play …

Portugal defeat Denmark in extra-time to reach Nations League semifinals
1 week, 1 day ago

Portugal defeat Denmark in extra-time to reach Nations League semifinals

Al Jazeera  

Portugal beat Denmark 5-3 on aggregate to reach the Nations League semifinals, overcoming a 1-0 first leg deficit and winning a pulsating last-eight second-leg 5-2 after extra-time to set up a semifinal with Germany in June. With the Danes leading the tie 1-0 thanks to Rasmus Hojlund’s goal in Thursday’s first leg in Copenhagen, Ronaldo won and then missed an …

Nations League: Spain salvage streak with last-ditch Netherlands draw
1 week, 3 days ago

Nations League: Spain salvage streak with last-ditch Netherlands draw

Deccan Chronicle  

Rotterdam: European champions Spain salvaged their two-year unbeaten streak in the dying minutes of Thursday's Nations League quarter-final first leg, denying 10-man Netherlands a famous victory with a 2-2 draw. But Spain also had good memories of the stadium, the scene of their 2023 Nations League triumph, where they beat Croatia 5-4 on penalties. Williams effortlessly turned Lutsharel Geertruida and …

UEFA Nations League quarterfinals: Merino saves blushes for Spain, holds Netherlands to 2-2 draw in first leg
1 week, 3 days ago

UEFA Nations League quarterfinals: Merino saves blushes for Spain, holds Netherlands to 2-2 draw in first leg

The Hindu  

Spain snatched a stoppage-time equaliser against 10-man Netherlands to secure a 2-2 draw on Thursday that kept up a two-year unbeaten streak and gave the holder the advantage in its Nations League quarterfinal tie. More from UEFA Nations League: Perisic stars as Croatia stuns France 2-0 in quarterfinal first leg An error from 19-year-old Hato was snatched upon by Spain’s …

UEFA Nations League: Perisic stars as Croatia stuns France 2-0 in quarterfinal first leg
1 week, 3 days ago

UEFA Nations League: Perisic stars as Croatia stuns France 2-0 in quarterfinal first leg

The Hindu  

Ivan Perisic scored one goal and made another as Croatia beat France 2-0 on Thursday to seize the upper hand in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal tie. With France out of sorts, Perisic made it 2-0 before the break and a Croatia side captained by Luka Modric saw out the victory to take to Paris for …

Netherlands vs Spain Predicted XI: Who can start in NED v ESP UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal
1 week, 4 days ago

Netherlands vs Spain Predicted XI: Who can start in NED v ESP UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Spain visits Netherlands for the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarterfinal on Thursday at the De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam. While Spain is the defending Nations League champion, Netherlands’ best finish came in the inaugural edition of the tournament when it ended as the runner-up after losing to Portugal in the summit clash. The Luis de la Fuente-coached …

England’s bright start fades as Portugal claim draw in Nations League opener
1 month, 1 week ago

England’s bright start fades as Portugal claim draw in Nations League opener

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England’s Nations League campaign got off to a …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25 quarterfinals: Champion Spain draws Netherlands, Germany plays Italy, Portugal faces Denmark
4 months, 1 week 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 …

UEFA orders Kosovo to forfeit Nations League game after team walks off. Romania punished for chants
4 months, 1 week ago

UEFA orders Kosovo to forfeit Nations League game after team walks off. Romania punished for chants

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — UEFA ordered Kosovo on Wednesday to forfeit a Nations League game in Romania after its team refused to play on in second-half stoppage time, with the score 0-0, after hearing pro-Serbia chants. Romania was awarded a 3-0 win by default for the game in Bucharest last Friday, though it was ordered by UEFA to play its first …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Denmark books quarterfinal spot with goalless draw against Serbia
4 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Denmark books quarterfinal spot with goalless draw against Serbia

The Hindu  

Denmark secured a Nations League quarterfinal spot on Monday thanks to a 0-0 draw away to Serbia, which missed out on the knockout rounds and had defender Strahinja Pavlovic sent off late in a game it dominated. Despite a good start by Denmark, which needed at least a point to secure second spot, Serbia quickly took charge and bombarded the …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Scotland rescues Nations League relegation playoff with late Poland win
4 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Scotland rescues Nations League relegation playoff with late Poland win

The Hindu  

A last-gasp goal by Andy Robertson gave Scotland a 2-1 away win over Poland in a pulsating Nations League Group A1 clash on Monday, a result that saw the Scots enter a relegation playoff while the Poles are relegated to the second-tier League B. John McGinn put Scotland in front after three minutes before Poland’s Kamil Piatkowski levelled just before …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Late penalty earns Spain 3-2 win over Switzerland
4 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Late penalty earns Spain 3-2 win over Switzerland

The Hindu  

A late penalty converted by Bryan Zaragoza secured Spain a 3-2 win over Switzerland in its final Nations League Group A4 game on Monday, with the Spaniards guaranteed top spot before kick off and the Swiss already confirmed as relegated. Spain opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when Yeremy Pino fired home after Pedri had his penalty saved, before …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Croatia stages comeback to draw against Portugal, qualifies for knockouts
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Croatia vs Portugal LIVE streaming info, UEFA Nations League: When, where to watch CRO v POR; Preview, Predicted lineups
4 months, 1 week ago

Croatia vs Portugal LIVE streaming info, UEFA Nations League: When, where to watch CRO v POR; Preview, Predicted lineups

The Hindu  

Croatia hosts Portugal in an UEFA Nations League 2024-25 clash at the Poljud Stadium in Split on Monday with hopes of cementing its chances of advancing to the knockouts. Currently sitting on second place in League A Group 1, the 2023 runner-up in Croatia has seven points from five games, with a much better goal difference than the third-placed Poland, …

Nations League: France grab top spot after Italy win, England earn promotion
4 months, 1 week 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: Germany thrashes Bosnia 7-0 to seal top spot in group
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Germany thrashes Bosnia 7-0 to seal top spot in group

The Hindu  

Germany dismantled visitors Bosnia and Herzegovina 7-0 on Saturday with a statement win and two goals apiece from Florian Wirtz and Tim Kleindienst to secure the top spot in its Nations League group A3 with a game to spare. They doubled it with striker Kleindienst’s first Germany goal in the 23rd minute after he turned in Robert Andrich’s shot. Kai …

Germany thrash Bosnia 7-0; Netherlands beat Hungary 4-0 in Nations League
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Germany thrash Bosnia 7-0; Netherlands beat Hungary 4-0 in Nations League

Al Jazeera  

Netherlands’s win over Hungary was halted due to a medical emergency on Hungary’s assistant coach Adam Szalai. Netherlands have entered the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals after outclassing Hungary with a 4-0 victory while record-setting Germany hammered Bosnia and Herzegovina 7-0. The referee stopped play for some 10 minutes while Hungary’s assistant coach Adam Szalai received treatment, shielded from view by …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: France out for revenge against Italy, says Digne
4 months, 2 weeks 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: Scotland stays in hunt for quarters with win over 10-man Croatia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Scotland stays in hunt for quarters with win over 10-man Croatia

The Hindu  

Scotland’s John McGinn scored a late goal to secure a 1-0 win over 10-man Croatia for its first Nations League victory in its penultimate Group A1 game at Hampden Park on Friday. Croatia remains on seven points behind Portugal, which clinched the top spot and moved to 13 with a 5-1 win over Poland. Croatia dominated the first half and …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Serbia relegates Switzerland after snatching 1-1 draw
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores from bicycle kick as Portugal beat Poland 5-1
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores from bicycle kick as Portugal beat Poland 5-1

India Today  

Legendary Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in Portugal's UEFA Nations League match against Poland on Friday, November 15. Ronaldo's goals, combined with Rafa Leao, Bruno Fernandes, and Pedro Neto's, helped Portugal qualify for the quarter-finals of the competition. Poland scored a consolation goal in the 88th minute of the match, but that was not near enough to mar Portugal's emphatic …

Spain beat Denmark to seal Nations League group win
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain beat Denmark to seal Nations League group win

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Ayoze Perez inspired Nations League holders Spain to a 2-1 win at Denmark on Friday to clinch top spot in Group A4. Villarreal forward Perez set up Mikel Oyarzabal for the opening goal and then tucked home La Roja's second himself to secure victory in Copenhagen, with Gustav Isaksen pulling one back late on for the hosts as they …

Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal beats Poland in Nations League. Romania-Kosovo match is abandoned
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal beats Poland in Nations League. Romania-Kosovo match is abandoned

Associated Press  

MADRID — Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty and an overhead kick as Portugal beat Poland 5-1 to guarantee a place in the Nations League quarterfinals on Friday. Rafael Leão broke the deadlock with a fine header 14 minutes into the second half and then Ronaldo got his 134th international goal from the penalty spot 13 minutes later. Last-place Switzerland will …

Ronaldo scores brace as Portugal beats Poland to sail into UEFA Nations League quarterfinals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronaldo scores brace as Portugal beats Poland to sail into UEFA Nations League quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal staged a second-half supershow to crush Poland 5-1 and reach the Nations League quarterfinals on Friday. AS IT HAPPENED: Portugal vs Poland, UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Highlights The AC Milan striker raced away and passed to Nuno Mendes whose cross from the left was headed powerfully past Marcin Bulka in the Portugal goal. As …

Portugal vs Poland LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in UEFA Nations League?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Portugal vs Poland LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in UEFA Nations League?

The Hindu  

Portugal will look to continue its unbeaten run in this edition of the UEFA Nations League when it hosts Poland at the Estádio do Dragao in Porto on Friday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE: Portugal vs Poland LIVE SCORE, UEFA Nations League updates The team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo was knocked out of the 2024 European Championship by France in the …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Sandro Tonali shoots Italy past Belgium and into quarterfinals
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Sandro Tonali shoots Italy past Belgium and into quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Sandro Tonali fired Italy into the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals with the only goal in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Belgium in Brussels, completing his Azzurri comeback from a gambling ban which cost him a place at Euro 2024. That ban cost Tonali the chance to play a part in Italy’s awful Euros title defence in Germany, where the Azzurri were …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: England cruises past host Greece to go top of group
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: England cruises past host Greece to go top of group

The Hindu  

England eased past host Greece 3-0 in its Nations League match on Thursday to go top of its Group B2 and head into its last matchday against Ireland playing for promotion. Goals from Ollie Watkins, an own goal by the Greeks and a late flick from Curtis Jones on his debut gave England a comfortable victory and put it on …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: France enters quarterfinals after frustrating 0-0 draw against Israel
4 months, 2 weeks 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 | …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Spain calls up Casado for matches against Switzerland, Denmark,; Cubarsi out
4 months, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Spain calls up Casado for matches against Switzerland, Denmark,; Cubarsi out

The Hindu  

Spain called up Samu Omorodion on Friday for their upcoming Nations League matches against Denmark and Switzerland after the 20-year-old striker’s superb start to the season with Portuguese side Porto while Barcelona’s Marc Casado has also been named. He joined Porto in the close season and has since scored 11 goals in as many games in the Portuguese league and …

Defending champions Spain reach Nations League quarter-finals after Serbia win
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending champions Spain reach Nations League quarter-finals after Serbia win

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The defending champions sit three points clear at the top of Group …

Ronaldo Extends Record, Spain Struggles to Bounce Back
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronaldo Extends Record, Spain Struggles to Bounce Back

Associated Press  

Cristiano Ronaldo continues his impressive form for Portugal, scoring his 133rd international goal in a 3-1 victory over Poland. He replaces injured teammate Diogo Jota in the second half. Spain secures a 1-0 win over Denmark thanks to a late goal from Zubimendi. Real Sociedad's Zubimendi shines in Rodri's absence, scoring a powerful volley in the final.

France and Italy win in Nations League, Haaland on target for Norway
6 months, 3 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
6 months, 3 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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric both on target to secure Nations League wins
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric both on target to secure Nations League wins

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 39-year-old tapped in from close range from Nuno Mendes’ whipped cross …

Nations League: Spain plays out drab goalless draw against Serbia
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nations League: Spain plays out drab goalless draw against Serbia

The Hindu  

Euro 2024 champion Spain was held to a dour goalless away draw with Serbia in Nations League Group Four on Thursday, ending a nine-game winning streak and dropping its first points since March. Missing key players like midfielder Rodri and captain Alvaro Morata due to a suspension and injured goalkeeper Unai Simon, Spain started the game slowly. Spain recorded only …

Cristiano Ronaldo's 900th goal helps Portugal to 2-1 win over Croatia
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's 900th goal helps Portugal to 2-1 win over Croatia

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo's 900th career goal helped Portugal to a 2-1 win over Croatia in their first Nations League game on Thursday as Diogo Dalot opened the scoring for the hosts and netted an own goal. Dalot put Portugal ahead in the seventh minute when Bruno Fernandes played a clever chipped pass into his path and the defender went past Borna …

Ronaldo resumes Portugal career in Nations League as new wave of Spain talent rules Europe
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronaldo resumes Portugal career in Nations League as new wave of Spain talent rules Europe

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his record-setting Portugal career so long he’s seeing a new generation of Spain players grow up to rule international soccer. Though Ronaldo has captained Portugal to win past editions of both competitions — the 2019 Nations League and Euro 2016 — Spain now holds both trophies sparked by an exciting wave of talent. When …

Spain beats Morocco 2-1 to reach its second straight Olympics final in men’s soccer and 5th overall
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain beats Morocco 2-1 to reach its second straight Olympics final in men’s soccer and 5th overall

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Juanlu Sanchez came off the bench to fire Spain to a record-equaling fifth Olympic men’s soccer final on Monday. “The moment passed so fast that I didn’t even realize it, but then when you realized that you scored the goal that puts your team in the final, well, I’m really happy,” Sanchez said. “It’s basically a World …

UEFA Euro 2024: France edge past Portugal in shootout thriller, to face Spain in semi-finals
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Euro 2024: France edge past Portugal in shootout thriller, to face Spain in semi-finals

Hindustan Times  

France ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid to win the title at his last European Championship by beating Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals on Friday. After the game finished 0-0 following extra time, Portugal substitute Joao Felix hit a post with the only miss in the shootout and Theo Hernández converted the clinching kick. It was a …

Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain

The Hindu  

France downed Portugal on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a goalless draw on Friday to set up a last-four meeting with Spain. A largely dull 120 minutes saw both sides struggle to create clear chances in Hamburg, before Joao Felix was the only player to miss in the shoot-out and Theo Hernandez netted the winning spot-kick. Kylian Mbappe …

Euro 2024 power rankings: Rating all eight nations ahead of the quarter-finals
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024 power rankings: Rating all eight nations ahead of the quarter-finals

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have thrilled on …

Euro 2024 group stage analysed: Fast starts, back threes and why so many own goals?
9 months ago

Euro 2024 group stage analysed: Fast starts, back threes and why so many own goals?

New York Times  

Well, what a thrilling group stage that was at Euro 2024. By The Athletic’s definition, France’s nine cutback chances created were comfortably more than any other side in the group stage — masterminded by the ​​evasive Ousmane Dembele on their right. Even accounting for the extended amount of time added on, this year’s tournament has had 10 second-half stoppage-time goals, …

Euro 2024: Croatia on brink of knockout, Spain, Italy qualify for Round of 16
9 months ago

Euro 2024: Croatia on brink of knockout, Spain, Italy qualify for Round of 16

India Today  

An added time goal from Italy's Mattia Zaccagni snatched a 1-1 draw with Croatia which was enough to earn them a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Group B runners-up where they will face Switzerland, while Croatia must wait to see if they progress. Spain top the group on nine points, Italy finish with four and Croatia …

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