Nations League

Early Tonali strike gives Italy away win over Belgium

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 - 11:09 GMT

Tonali scored his first goal for Italy and could have had another in an impressive performance at the King Baudouin Stadium although Belgium gave as good as they got in a fast-paced game.

England cruise past hosts Greece 3-0 to go top of Nations League group

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 - 10:55 GMT

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 them on 12 points from five matches. They are ahead of Greece, who beat them 2-1 in London last month, on goal difference.

'England first': Kane hits out at player withdrawals ahead of Nations League games

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 09:13 GMT

England play Greece away on Thursday followed by Ireland three days later at Wembley but nine players, some of them regular starters, who were called up by interim boss Lee Carsley have pulled out due to injuries.

Portugal coach praises squad's progress since Euro 2024 exit

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 10:40 GMT

Portugal dominated Poland as Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo put the visitors 2-0 up at the break. Poland midfielder Piotr Zielinski pulled a goal back, but Jan Bednarek's own goal made it 3-1 to the visitors.

Schmeichel caught out as Zubimendi earns depleted Spain 1-0 win over Denmark

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 10:36 GMT

Missing seven of the starters that beat England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final in July, Spain dominated proceedings from early on but it was not until the 79th minute that they managed to find the winner as Zubimendi netted his first goal for his country.

Haaland becomes Norway's top scorer in 3-0 win over Slovenia

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 - 08:15 GMT

Norway striker Erling Haaland set another record on Thursday after he netted twice in a 3-0 Nations League win over Slovenia to become his country's leading international scorer with 34 goals.

Italy can become great team, Spalletti says

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 - 10:44 GMT

Italy can become a great team if they play at their best, coach Luciano Spalletti said on Wednesday, ahead of a game against Belgium which he described as crucial for their hopes of progress in the Nations League.

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

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 - 11:08 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 - 11:02 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 - 10:55 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 - 10:39 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 - 10:34 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 - 11:30 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 - 12:05 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 - 11:35 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 - 05:20 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 - 05:16 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.

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