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Tuchel strives to 'keep pushing' England to Spain's level despite Nations League loss
AFP · 5 hours ago
Thomas Tuchel remains convinced England can get over the line against the world's best despite seeing his side blow a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday.
United States impress in dominant friendly win over Peru in Orlando
AFP · 6 hours ago
Teenage debutants Justin Ellis and Julian Hall both scored as a youthful United States team defeated Peru 4-1 in a friendly international at Orlando on Saturday.
Amdouni stars as Switzerland thrash hosts North Macedonia to kick off campaign
Chris Wilson · 8 hours ago
Switzerland are now unbeaten in eight away internationals, after a convincing 3-0 win against North Macedonia got their quest for an instant return to League A of the UEFA Nations League off to a perfect start.
Spain surge back to down England in thriller and extend incredible unbeaten run
James Martin · 9 hours ago
Harry Kane’s missed penalty proved costly as Spain beat England 3-2 in Group A3 of the UEFA Nations League, extending the world champions’ unbeaten run (inside 90 minutes) to an unprecedented 39 games.
Modric rolls back the years as Croatia edge Czechs on Bilic's return to dugout
Max Davis · 9 hours ago
Croatia started their bid to advance from the group stage of League A of the UEFA Nations League with a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic, marking Slaven Bilic’s first game back in charge by ending their opponents’ 19-match unbeaten streak on home turf.
Emil Holm latest to withdraw from Sweden squad with thigh injury ahead of Poland
Anthony Tomas · 11 hours ago
Emil Holm will play no further part in this international window after suffering a thigh injury in Sweden's 2-1 win over Romania in the UEFA Nations League (UNL).
Real Madrid confirm Mbappe suffered knee hyperextension, should be back for Clasico
AFP · 11 hours ago
France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee playing for France, his club Real Madrid said Saturday, but could be ready to play again when LaLiga resumes.
Finland in seventh heaven after crushing Nations League win over San Marino
Tom McNeil, Anth · 11 hours ago
Finland maintained their perfect head-to-head record against San Marino (W7) with a convincing 7-0 victory in Serravalle in Group C1 of the UEFA Nations League (UNL).
'Football has won': Israeli FA says after Ireland vote to fulfil fixture
Reuters · 12 hours ago
The Israel Football Association has said football and politics need to remain separate in the wake of Ireland players voting on Saturday to fulfil Sunday's Nations League fixture between the sides in Hungary.
'Ready to walk through fire': Tah talks up Klopp's impact ahead of Greece clash
AFP · 13 hours ago
Germany defender Jonathan Tah praised Jurgen Klopp's instant impact, telling reporters on Saturday that the squad was "ready to walk through fire" for the coach after his first team talk.
Ryan Ogam’s late strike saves Kenya against Eritrea in 2027 AFCON qualifier
Dennis Mabuka · 14 hours ago
Kenya national team youngster Ryan Ogam scored late on to help struggling Harambee Stars secure a 1-1 draw against Eritrea in their matchday one of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.
Ireland decide to face Israel after team vote, one unnamed player withdraws
AFP · 14 hours ago
Players from Ireland's football team voted on Saturday to fulfil a UEFA Nations League tie with Israel despite player unease over the war in Gaza.
Man City chairman pens open letter, holds 'confidence' in proving club's innocence
Reuters · 14 hours ago
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said the club remained confident of proving their innocence, a day after media reports that City had been found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules in the long-running case.
Scotland claim first point under Pocognoli after goalless draw in Slovenia
Tom McNeil · 14 hours ago
Slovenia remain without a head-to-head victory over Scotland (D4, L2) after Jan Oblak made a series of second-half saves to secure a 0-0 draw in their UEFA Nations League Group B1 opener.
Bafana Bafana's new Mosimane era begins with crucial win over Guinea
Nick Said · 14 hours ago
Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini were the unlikely goalscorers as South Africa claimed what could prove to be a crucial 2-1 home win over Guinea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
Former Man City chairman says club could face potentially 'drastic' sanctions
AFP · 16 hours ago
Former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein said the club could face potentially "drastic" sanctions after reportedly being found guilty on all but one of 115 charges for breaching Premier League financial rules.
Sagnol sacked by Georgia after shock home loss in Nations League opener
AFP · 16 hours ago
Former France international Willy Sagnol has been sacked as Georgia coach, the country's football federation announced Saturday.
Ireland postpone press conference and delay training amid Israel boycott talk
Reuters · 18 hours ago
Ireland cancelled their pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's Nations League game against Israel in Hungary, and their training session has also been delayed, the Israeli FA press officer said on Saturday.
Big blow for HSV as Danish top goalscorer will be sidelined after international break
SID/Flashscore · 18 hours ago
Hamburger SV will be without their top goalscorer Albert Gronbaek when the Bundesliga resumes after the international break.
Salah withdrawn from Egypt's clash with South Sudan due to artificial surface
Reuters · 18 hours ago
Mohamed Salah will not travel with Egypt's squad to South Sudan for their second Africa Cup of Nations qualifier because the match will be played on an artificial turf pitch, the Egyptian Football Association said on Saturday.
