Portugal triumphed over neighbors Spain in a nail-biting final at Munich’s Allianz Arena, securing their second UEFA Nations League title after a tense penalty shootout. The match ended 2-2 after regular and extra time, before Ruben Neves sealed the victory with the final spot-kick. Cristiano Ronaldo brought the scores level in the second half after […]
During his media appearance on Saturday ahead of the UEFA Nations League final between Portugal and Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo spoke about Spanish teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. The Portuguese captain expressed admiration for the Barcelona winger’s early success but cautioned against putting excessive expectations on the 17-year-old. “He’s making the most of his ability,” Ronaldo said,
Spain secured a place in the Nations League final after a breathtaking 5-4 victory over France in Stuttgart, with 17-year-old Lamine Yamal scoring twice. The Barcelona teenager, considered a potential Ballon d’Or winner this year, played a key role in building a dominant lead for his team. Goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Merino gave
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Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal, two of the top contenders for this year’s Ballon d’Or, will meet on Thursday night when France faces Spain in Stuttgart at 20:00 BST. The winner will progress to Sunday’s final to take on Portugal. Both players arrive at this international fixture after outstanding club seasons and decisive performances in
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Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed that he has no issue with Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund emulating his iconic “siu” celebration. After Hojlund scored the decisive goal in Denmark’s 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Nations League quarter-final first leg, the young Manchester United striker insisted he was not mocking Ronaldo, whom he regards as his idol. The
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Julian Nagelsmann remained tight-lipped regarding his tactical approach and possible lineup adjustments for Germany’s second leg against Italy in the Nations League quarter-final. With his side holding a narrow 2-1 advantage, the coach emphasized that revealing too much would benefit Luciano Spalletti’s team. “Why should I say anything? It doesn’t make sense,” Nagelsmann stated during
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Germany began their Nations League quarter-final clash against Italy on the front foot, dictating possession and pressing high up the pitch. However, despite their early dominance, Julian Nagelsmann’s side found themselves trailing within the opening ten minutes. Nicolo Barella initiated a swift attacking move by threading a precise pass down the right flank to Matteo
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Rasmus Højlund came off the bench to score the decisive goal in Denmark’s Nations League quarter-final first leg against Portugal. The Manchester United striker capitalized on Andreas Skov Olsen’s precise cross in the 78th minute, calmly finishing past the goalkeeper to seal an important win for his side. After finding the net, Højlund celebrated by
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has pulled out of the Netherlands squad due to a fitness issue, as confirmed by the club on Wednesday. The Dutch international was originally called up by head coach Ronald Koeman for the upcoming Nations League quarter-finals against Spain. However, he will now remain in England for further assessment upon his
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Germany delivered an emphatic 7-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Freiburg, showing why they could be early contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Midfielder Joshua Kimmich, speaking after the match, shared his thoughts on the team’s progress and their readiness to take on future challenges. “Hope is
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