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 third — Again Federico Dimarco scored in the sixth minute and Davide Frattesi poked home a rebound to double the lead in the 20th to put Italy on course to beating the Netherlands 3-2 to secure third place in the Nations League for the second time in two attempts. The defeat in Enschede meant that Ronald Koeman’s team conceded seven goals in two matches as hosts of the Nations League final four, after losing 4-2 to Croatia after extra time on Wednesday.

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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 …

Netherlands to face Spain in Nations League quarterfinals
1 month ago

Netherlands to face Spain in Nations League quarterfinals

NL Times  

The Netherlands will face reigning European champion Spain in the quarterfinals of the Nations League, following Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland. Spain, led by head coach Luis de la Fuente, won the most recent Nations League title last year in Rotterdam, defeating Croatia on penalties after a scoreless final. The Netherlands qualified for the Nations League quarterfinals as the runner-up …

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

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 …

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 | …

Nations League: Spain plays out drab goalless draw against Serbia
3 months, 2 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 …

Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain
5 months, 2 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 …

Much-changed Spain beats Albania 1-0 at Euro 2024 to finish perfect group stage
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Much-changed Spain beats Albania 1-0 at Euro 2024 to finish perfect group stage

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Spain changed almost its entire lineup and still kept up its victorious start to the European Championship with a 1-0 win over Albania, which was eliminated on Monday. With his team already assured of winning Group B, coach Luis de la Fuente changed 10 of his starters and Spain won all three group games at a Euros …

Spain ease past Croatia, Italy overpower Albania in Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Spain ease past Croatia, Italy overpower Albania in Euro 2024

China Daily  

BERLIN -- Spain ensured a perfect start into Euro 2024 after easing past Croatia with three goals in 45 minutes while Italy came from behind to edge Albania 2-1 in Group B on Saturday. The three first-half goals from Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Daniel Carvajal allowed the Spaniards to start their Euro 2024 campaign with a bang in Group …

Watch: How Simon’s penalty heroics ended Spain's 11-year drought, denied Modric fairytale trophy in Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: How Simon’s penalty heroics ended Spain's 11-year drought, denied Modric fairytale trophy in Nations League final

Hindustan Times  

The 2022-23 cycle of the UEFA Nations League drew to a close at Rotterdam’s De Kuip stadium on Sunday, with 2021 finalists Spain overcoming that last step this time around and beating Croatia on penalties. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon stops a penalty shot from Croatia's Lovro Majer during a penalty shootout at the end of the Nations League final Spain …

Rodri named UEFA Nations League Player of the Tournament
1 year, 6 months ago

Rodri named UEFA Nations League Player of the Tournament

The Hindu  

Spain midfielder Rodri was named the UEFA Nations League’s Player of the Tournament after his side edged Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout at the Feyenoord Stadium on Sunday. 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 …

Spain hold nerve in shootout to deny Croatia in Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain hold nerve in shootout to deny Croatia in Nations League final

Hindustan Times  

Serial winner Dani Carvajal converted the decisive spotkick to hand Spain a first title in more than a decade as they edged Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win the Nations League in Rotterdam on Sunday. Spain's Jesus Navas lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the UEFA Nations League final The 31-year-old, who has won five Champions League …

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 Snatch Nations League Glory with Shoot-Out Win Against Croatia
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain Snatch Nations League Glory with Shoot-Out Win Against Croatia

News 18  

Dani Carvajal chipped home 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 …

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — 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 …

Italy finishes third in Nations League after 3-2 win over Dutch hosts
1 year, 6 months ago

Italy finishes third in Nations League after 3-2 win over Dutch hosts

The Hindu  

Italy claimed the consolation bronze medals at the Nations League finals, and added to a disappointing week for hosts the Netherlands, as it edged the Dutch 3-2 in Sunday’s third place playoff tie at the Twente Stadium. Federico Dimarco thrashed the ball home at the far post in the sixth minute and Davide Frattesi doubled the score from in front …

Croatia vs Spain LIVE streaming info, UEFA Nations League final: Preview, stats, when and where to watch CRO vs ESP?
1 year, 6 months ago

Croatia vs Spain LIVE streaming info, UEFA Nations League final: Preview, stats, when and where to watch CRO vs ESP?

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Croatia is aiming for its first tournament trophy as it plays Spain in the final of the Nations League in Rotterdam. FOLLOW CROATIA v SPAIN LIVE Croatia finished third in the World Cup last year and runner-up in 2018, and winning the Nations League would cap 37-year-old Luka Modric’s international career in what would be the Real Madrid midfielder’s …

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, …

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final

The Hindu  

Another weekend, another European final for Rodri. The midfielder whose goal in Istanbul secured Manchester City’s first Champions League title on Saturday played another key role as Spain beat European champion Italy 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the Nations League final against Luka Modric’s Croatia on Sunday. “It’s been a huge effort — with the World Cup and winning …

Joselu’s late winner against Italy sends Spain into Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Joselu’s late winner against Italy sends Spain into Nations League final

The Hindu  

Substitute Joselu scored a fortunate winner three minutes from the end as Spain booked their place in a second successive Nations League final with a deserved 2-1 victory over Italy on Thursday. Spain capitalised on a defensive lapse to take the lead inside three minutes as Yeremy Pino produced a cool finish, but when debutant Robin Le Normand handled the …

Spain Edges Out Italy to Secure Place in Nations League Final Showdown
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain Edges Out Italy to Secure Place in Nations League Final Showdown

News 18  

Spain’s Joselu pounced with two minutes remaining to snatch a 2-1 win over Italy on Thursday and set up a Nations League final clash against Croatia. “I am very happy for everyone, the group and the coach deserve it,” Jesus Navas, who became Spain’s oldest ever player at 37, told Spanish broadcaster TVE. “It’s a beautiful and hard-fought triumph, this …

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final

Associated Press  

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands — Another weekend, another European final for Rodri. The midfielder whose goal in Istanbul secured Manchester City’s first Champions League title on Saturday played another key role as Spain beat European champion Italy 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the Nations League final against Luka Modric’s Croatia on Sunday. “It’s been a huge effort — with the World …

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 …

Nations League: Croatia reaches final after knocking out Netherlands
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League: Croatia reaches final after knocking out Netherlands

The Hindu  

Croatia scored twice in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their Nations League semifinal in Rotterdam on Wednesday and advance to Sunday’s decider. Substitute Bruno Petkovic curled home a stunning shot from the edge of the penalty area eight minutes into extra time to put them on their way and Luka Modric made sure of Croatia’s triumph with …

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: Spain coach facing Italy as if it were his “last match”
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League: Spain coach facing Italy as if it were his “last match”

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he would take on Italy in the Nations League semifinal on Thursday as if it was his “last game” in charge. The 61-year-old replaced Luis Enrique in December after Spain crashed out of the World Cup in the last 16 and has faced criticism ahead of the “final four”. We’re going to go …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Spain Beat Malaysia in Penalty Shootout to Set up Quarterfinal Clash With Australia
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Spain Beat Malaysia in Penalty Shootout to Set up Quarterfinal Clash With Australia

News 18  

Spain beat Malaysia 4-3 in penalty shootout in a thrilling crossover match to qualify for the quarter-finals of the FIH Men’s World Cup after the two sides were locked 2-2 in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. India Open: An Seyoung Beats Akane Yamaguchi to Clinch Women’s Singles Title, Kunlavut Vitidsarn Emerge Men’s Singles Champion After the two sides were goalless at half …

Hockey World Cup: Spain beats Malaysia in penalty shootout to book quarterfinal berth
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup: Spain beats Malaysia in penalty shootout to book quarterfinal berth

The Hindu  

Spain had all the possession, circle penetration and shots on goal, but in the end, it needed a penalty shootout to prevail against a resolute Malaysia to book its quarterfinal berth. The Spanish coach Max Caldas felt his team should have won comfortably, but Malaysia kept coming up with answers to all the questions posed with the ball by Spain. …

Spain vs Morocco FIFA World Cup Round of 16: Who scored and who missed in the penalty-shootout?
2 years ago

Spain vs Morocco FIFA World Cup Round of 16: Who scored and who missed in the penalty-shootout?

The Hindu  

Morocco beat Spain 3-0 on penalties in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at the Education City Stadium and booked a place in the quarterfinals. Morocco took the first kick of the shootout and Abdelhamid Sabiri converted from the spot after tucking his penalty on his right, sending Spain keeper Unai Simon to the other side. Hakim Ziyech …

Nations League: Spain tops Portugal late to reach Final Four
2 years, 2 months ago

Nations League: Spain tops Portugal late to reach Final Four

Associated Press  

MADRID — Luis Enrique was ready for the criticism to start pouring out back home. Spain scored an 88th-minute goal to end its winless streak against Portugal on Tuesday and advance in the Nations League to complete the Final Four lineup. Now it’s all different.” The late goal by Álvaro Morata secured a 1-0 victory that allowed Spain to overtake …

Nations League: Spain Seeks Elusive Win in Portugal
2 years, 2 months ago

Nations League: Spain Seeks Elusive Win in Portugal

News 18  

Coach Luis Enrique tried to stay optimistic about Spain’s chances of advancing in the Nations League following a disappointing home loss to Switzerland. “We see it as a final," Luis Enrique said Monday, two days after the 2-1 loss to Switzerland dropped Spain from first to second in Group A2 ahead of the decisive match in Braga. The Iberian neighbors …

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 …

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 …

Nations League: Spain post second win in a row; Portugal concede in 57 seconds in loss to Switzerland
2 years, 6 months ago

Nations League: Spain post second win in a row; Portugal concede in 57 seconds in loss to Switzerland

Firstpost  

Spain handed Czech Republic a 2-0 loss while Switzerland’s Haris Seferovic took just 57 seconds to score the only goal of the game against Portugal. Paris: Spain won a second successive UEFA Nations League match on Sunday with a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic while rivals Portugal conceded a goal after just 57 seconds to lose to Switzerland. I …

UEFA Nations League: Dominant Spain eases past Czech Republic
2 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Dominant Spain eases past Czech Republic

The Hindu  

Goals from Carlos Soler and Pablo Sarabia earned Spain a 2-0 win over Czech Republic on Sunday, a result that put it on top of UEFA Nations League Group A2. Last year's finalists dominated the game from the start and opened the scoring when Soler struck from close range in the 24th minute following a brilliant pass by man-of-the-match Marco …

UEFA Nations League Round Up: Portugal Lose to Switzerland as Spain Top Group
2 years, 6 months ago

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

News 18  

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 …

UEFA Nations League: Sarabia Strikes Early as Spain Squeeze Past Switzerland 1-0
2 years, 6 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Sarabia Strikes Early as Spain Squeeze Past Switzerland 1-0

News 18  

Spain registered the first win of their Nations League campaign on Thursday as Pablo Sarabia’s early goal was enough for a 1-0 victory over Switzerland. Switzerland, meanwhile, succumbed to a third consecutive loss in the competition after they were beaten 2-1 away by the Czech Republic before being hammered 4-0 by Portugal, as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice. Sarabia’s goal came …

Nations League: Spain vs Portugal ends in draw; Haaland powers Norway win
2 years, 6 months ago

Nations League: Spain vs Portugal ends in draw; Haaland powers Norway win

The Hindu  

Portugal striker Ricardo Horta grabbed a late equaliser to earn his side a 1-1 draw with Spain in their Nations League opener at Estadio Benito Villamarin on Thursday. READ: Morata put Spain ahead from close range following a fine passing movement involving midfielders Gavi and Pablo Sarabia in the 25th minute. Haaland fires Norway to win over Serbia Striker Erling …

France win Nations League with late winner from Mbappe vs Spain
3 years, 2 months ago

France win Nations League with late winner from Mbappe vs Spain

India TV News  

Kylian Mbappé scored late as world champion France came from behind to win the Nations League with a 2-1 victory over Spain in the final. Moments after France hit the woodwork, Mikel Oyarzabal fired Spain in front but its lead lasted less than two minutes before a magnificent finish from Karim Benzema. France started well and almost took an early …

France wins Nations League with late goal from Mbappé
3 years, 2 months ago

France wins Nations League with late goal from Mbappé

Associated Press  

MILAN — Kylian Mbappé scored late as world champion France came from behind to win the Nations League with a 2-1 victory over Spain in the final on Sunday. We went out there to win the trophy so I’m delighted for the team as a whole and I’m proud as an individual.” There was a video review for a possible …

UEFA Nations League: Mbappe nets late as France beats Spain to win maiden title
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Mbappe nets late as France beats Spain to win maiden title

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe scored a late winner as world champion France came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 in the Nations League final on Sunday. AS IT HAPPENED | UEFA Nations League Final Spain 1-2 France HIGHLIGHTS There were few chances in a cagey final in Milan but the match burst into life shortly after the hour mark. RELATED | France’s …

UEFA Nations League: Ferran Torres double ends Italy's record run to put Spain in final
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Ferran Torres double ends Italy's record run to put Spain in final

Firstpost  

Torres struck twice in the first half to make sure that Luis Enrique’s Spain won the Final Four clash at the San Siro in Milan, where they will face either France or Belgium in Sunday’s final. Milan: Ferran Torres put Spain into the Nations League final on Wednesday with a brace in a 2-1 win that ended Italy’s world record …

Spain ends Italy's winning streak to reach Nations League final
3 years, 2 months ago

Spain ends Italy's winning streak to reach Nations League final

The Hindu  

Spain ended European champion Italy's world record 37-match unbeaten run as Ferran Torres scored twice in a 2-1 win at the San Siro stadium in an entertaining Nations League semi-final on Wednesday. Italy, trailing by two goals at the break, had to play the entire second half with 10 men after captain Leonardo Bonucci was sent off but showed real …

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