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Calafiori Injury Overshadowed by Italy’s Stunning 3-1 Victory Over France

Italy pulled off a surprising 3-1 victory against France in their Nations League opener, overcoming an early setback and a key injury to Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori. The match saw an array of thrilling moments, including standout performances from Italy’s midfield and a dramatic start by France. Calafiori Forced Off After Early Injury Riccardo Calafiori’s […]

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Griezmann’s Reduced Role in France’s Nations League Squad

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As France prepares to kick off their Nations League campaign against Italy, Antoine Griezmann, a fixture in Didier Deschamps’ starting XI for years, finds himself in unfamiliar territory. The 33-year-old Atlético Madrid forward, who has been a key player for Les Bleus, saw his role shift significantly during the recent Euros, raising questions about his

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Lee Carsley Appointed England’s Temporary Manager

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Lee Carsley has been named interim manager for England’s upcoming UEFA Nations League matches in September, as the Football Association (FA) continues its search for a permanent successor to Gareth Southgate. The 50-year-old, who has been leading the England Under-21 team, steps into the senior role following Southgate’s resignation just days after England’s loss to

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FA Eyes Southgate’s Extended Tenure

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The Football Association is making it clear: they’re keen for Gareth Southgate to remain at the helm of the England national football team well beyond the upcoming European Championships. Initially slated to step down after the 2024 finals in Germany, Southgate, aged 53, has hinted at the possibility of stretching his tenure until the 2026

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Kane pleased with England’s performance after draw with Germany

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England captain Harry Kane was quick to hail his side’s resilience after the Three Lions came from behind to earn a 3-3 draw with Germany in their final game before the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Kane and his teammates came into that Monday fixture after a 1-0 defeat to Italy, a result that

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Cristiano Ronaldo suffered bloody injury in Portugal’s win over Czech Republic

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Cristiano Ronaldo was bruised and bloodied in a collision with the Czech goalkeeper as Portugal cruised to a 4-0 win on Saturday night. Portugal are well on course to make it to the UEFA Nations League finals. They have only lost one game in the competition this year – a 1-0 loss to Switzerland. Despite

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Gareth defends ‘form’ after Nations League loss to Italy

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England manager Gareth Southgate insists his side are still on a positive route, despite losing to Italy on Friday night. The Three Lions were relegated from their Nations League group after enduring a fifth-consecutive game without victory, meaning they have now failed to score from open play in the last 450 minutes. Gareth Southgate was

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Mbappe and Giroud push France into third place after Nation league win over Austria

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France beat Austria 2-0 to maintain hopes of remaining in the top tier. Les Bleus are now third in their group with five points from five games. It has been a dour performance by France in the UEFA Nations League, with the World Cup holders looking to maintain their prestige in the competition. Les Bleus

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Haaland and Ibrahimovic not comparable, says Sweden defender

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Sweden defender Ludwig Augustinsson put to bed every comparison between Erling Haaland and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. This was before Norway and Sweden faced off in their UEFA Nations League fixture on Sunday in which the Norway striker scored twice to condemn Sweden to a 2-1 loss. Haaland, the 6 foot 3 inches monster has been compared

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