Nations League

Arsenal's Odegaard could miss several weeks, says Norway doctor

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 12:08 GMT

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard could face several weeks on the sidelines after injuring his right ankle during Norway's Nations League victory against Austria on Monday, according to the Norwegian team doctor.

England's Grealish and Rice respectful despite frosty Irish welcome

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 - 12:02 GMT

England's Declan Rice and Jack Grealish shrugged off their hostile reception in Dublin by scoring both goals in England's Nations League win over Ireland on Saturday and said they have nothing but respect for the opponents they once represented.

Dutch coach Koeman pleased with five-goal performance

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 - 11:55 GMT

The Dutch were 2-1 up at the break but allowed Bosnia back into the match at 3-2 with some 15 minutes remaining, only to go on and score two late goals for a convincing winning margin.

Musiala spurs Germany to complete 5-0 demolition of Hungary in Nations League

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 - 11:39 GMT

Jamal Musiala scored once and set up three more goals as Germany crushed visitors Hungary 5-0 on Saturday in a winning start to the Nations League competition.

Portugal boss Martinez expects stiff test against quality Scotland side

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 - 11:34 GMT

Scotland have plenty of quality and Portugal are bracing themselves for a tricky test, head coach Roberto Martinez said on the eve of Sunday's Nations League clash between the two sides.

Mental strength key to Italy comeback against France, says Spalletti

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 - 12:30 GMT

Italy could easily have folded when they conceded an early goal away to France in their Nations League game on Friday, but they kept their heads and reacted quickly to earn the 3-1 victory, manager Luciano Spalletti said.

Spain held by Serbia in drab goalless draw

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 - 01:05 GMT

Euro 2024 champions Spain were held to a dour goalless away draw with Serbia in Nations League Group Four on Thursday, ending a nine-game winning streak and dropping their first points since March.

Ronaldo scores 900th career goal

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 - 12:35 GMT

Ronaldo put his side 2-0 up at the Estadio da Luz in the 34th minute when he got on the end of a Nuno Mendes cross with a tap-in volley from close range, before falling to the ground looking emotional at reaching another milestone.

Italy lack attacking talent, Mancini says

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - 06:20 GMT

Italy held off a superior Spain side for most of the match in Enschede, but struggled to create many chances and lost to a late goal by substitute Joselu.

Spain's confidence boosted by Italy win, coach De la Fuente says

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - 06:16 GMT

The victory, which took Spain to their second consecutive Nations League final, was a welcome relief for De la Fuente, who had come under pressure after losing his second match in charge, 2-0 to Scotland in a Euro 2024 qualifier in March.

Too many Nations League matches in World Cup year-Germany's Flick

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 - 04:16 GMT

The Germans, who played two draws against Italy and England on June 4 and on June 7 in the Nations League A Group 3, face Hungary in Budapest on Saturday before taking on Italy on June 14.

Wales boss Giggs has bail extended after arrest

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 - 10:24 GMT

Wales manager Ryan Giggs had his bail extended on Friday after he was arrested on suspicion of assault.

Hosts Italy face Spain, Belgium play France in Nations League semis

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 - 12:16 GMT

Italy have been drawn to face Spain while Belgium will meet France in the last four of the Nations League finals.

Loew to stay on as Germany coach despite 6-0 loss to Spain, says Bierhoff

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 - 01:26 GMT

Loew is not in danger of losing his job after they were thrashed 6-0 by Spain in their final Nations League group match on Tuesday, Bierhoff has said.

Sancho says Man Utd speculation has not affected his form

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 - 10:28 GMT

Sancho says his form has dipped slightly this season but dismissed suggestions that it is due to media speculation about his club future.

Jedvaj double gives Croatia dramatic 3-2 win over Spain

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 - 02:44 GMT

Croatia kept alive their hopes of reaching the Nations League finals after a stoppage-time winner by left back Tin Jedvaj gave them a 3-2 win over Spain in an electrifying Group 4 clash on Thursday.

Croatia hold wasteful England in empty stadium

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 - 12:23 GMT

England wasted several gilt-edged chances as they were held to a 0-0 draw away to World Cup runners-up Croatia in a Nations League top-tier Group 4 clash behind closed doors on Friday.

UEFA president confident of Nations League boost

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 - 04:00 GMT

European soccer's new Nations League competition will give national team football a boost when it gets under way next month, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said on Thursday.

UEFA to pay solidarity and bonus fees to Nations League teams

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 - 02:06 GMT

The inaugural UEFA Nations League will pay up to 76.25 million euros ($94 million) in solidarity and bonus fees to the 55 teams participating in the competition, European soccer's governing body said on Friday.

CONCACAF agrees to launch new Nations League

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 - 05:00 GMT

CONCACAF's governing council has agreed to launch a new Nations League tournament, for teams in North and Central America and the Caribbean.

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