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Luka Modric 'ashamed' of Croatia after worst defeat in their history against England
Reuters · 5 hours ago
Croatia's Luka Modric said he was ashamed of his side's performance after they lost 7-0 to England in Rijeka on Saturday, the heaviest defeat in their history.
After World Cup fairytale, Norway are facing their worst defensive crisis in 43 years
Svend Bertil Fra · 7 hours ago
Erling Haaland and Norway were riding high during their summer fairytale as they reached the quarter-finals at the World Cup. But reality has caught up with their frail rearguard as they face their worst defensive crisis in 43 years ahead of their difficult Nations League clash in Porto against Portugal.
Patrick Vieira welcomes ‘ambitious’ public pressure as Senegal face Comoros
Dennis Mabuka · 8 hours ago
Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has welcomed the pressure from fans who want to see the national team become more ‘ambitious’ in every international match they always compete in.
Argentina in seventh heaven after thumping friendly victory over Burkina Faso
Gilles Macey · 8 hours ago
An onslaught of first-half goals helped Argentina hammer Burkina Faso 7-0 in a friendly at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires - their 16th win from their last 17 games (L1).
CAF scraps cup-tied rule for Champions League and Confederation Cup
Nick Said · 9 hours ago
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a major change for clubs competing in the Champions League and Confederation Cup competitions.
Flashscore sources: Man United in race to secure Bruno Fernandes before more offers arrive
Dean Jones · 9 hours ago
Manchester United expect Bruno Fernandes to attract more major offers in 2027, adding extra importance to attempts to secure the captain on a new contract.
EXCLUSIVE: Lilian Brassier on loving life in the Bundesliga & European ambitions
Pablo Gallego · 10 hours ago
Having arrived in Frankfurt a month ago, Lilian Brassier has made an impressive start to the Bundesliga season. Speaking to Flashscore France, the centre-back discusses the more direct style of football that suits him, his difficult spell at OM, Éric Roy's influence at Brest and his European ambitions.
How Kostoulas went from Brighton breakthrough to battling for spot in the Greece team
Antonio Moschell · 10 hours ago
Born in the charming city of Volos, Brighton centre-forward Charalampos Kostoulas is the son of a former Greek defender - and the brother of another centre-back. But scoring goals is what he enjoys. Arsenal know that all too well, and now so does the whole of England.
UAE set up Saudi Arabia final in Gulf Cup after narrowly beating Oman
Reuters · 17 hours ago
Forward Ousmane Camara scored the only goal as the United Arab Emirates beat Oman 1-0 on Saturday to set up a final against Saudi Arabia in the Gulf Cup.
Pocognoli celebrates first win as 10-man Scotland beat North Macedonia
Ben Sully · 18 hours ago
Sebastien Pocognoli celebrated his first win as Scotland head coach after his troops claimed a well-deserved 2-0 UEFA Nations League victory over North Macedonia in Skopje, extending the hosts’ winless run to 11 matches.
Switzerland pick up third-straight victory in Nations League after downing Slovenia
Adam Clancy · 18 hours ago
Switzerland preserved their perfect record in this UEFA Nations League cycle (W3) with a 2-1 win against Slovenia in Luzern, securing a seventh win from the last nine head-to-heads to end the visitors’ own unbeaten start.
Spain fight off Czech Republic to remain perfect in Nations League
Danny Clark · 18 hours ago
Spain cemented their place at the top of UEFA Nations League Group A3 after a hard-fought 3-1 victory at home to the Czech Republic, as La Roja extended their record-breaking unbeaten run inside 90 minutes to 41 matches (W31, D10).
Tuchel hails 'highest level' England after hitting seven past shell-shocked Croatia
AFP · 19 hours ago
Thomas Tuchel saluted England's "complete" performance in a 7-0 rout of hapless Croatia in the Nations League on Saturday.
First building blocks of new Brazil in place for Ancelotti after friendly tour
Reuters · 20 hours ago
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said he was satisfied with how his players fared in the first tour since their last-16 exit from the World Cup in July, which ended with a 4-0 win over India on Saturday after two matches against Australia.
England teach sorry Croatia harsh lesson in Nations League schooling
Ben Sully · 21 hours ago
Harry Kane became the first England player in 78 years to net in six consecutive away games, as his brace helped Thomas Tuchel’s side destroy Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka, while emphatically consolidating second place in Group A3 of the UEFA Nations League.
Fernandes hails Portugal's 'greatest symbol' Ronaldo after icon walks away from squad
AFP · 21 hours ago
Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing icon despite walking out on the squad this week after finding out he would not start a match.
Big blow for Danes as playmaker Damsgaard will be not be fit for Wales clash
Svend Bertil Fra · 22 hours ago
Denmark's hopes of claiming a win in the vital Nations League clash against Wales on Sunday night have taken a deep blow as Brentford playmaker Mikkel Damsgaard will not get fit in time to take part in the fixture.
Fulham ace urges Denmark to tighten up defensively ahead of vital Wales clash
Svend Bertil Fra · 22 hours ago
Fulham-defender Joachim Andersen says that Denmark need to tighten up defensively after conceding 15 goals in seven fixtures before the vital Nations League clash against Wales in Cardiff.
Brazil stroll past India in Kolkata to win historic friendly
Adam Clancy · 23 hours ago
Brazil recorded a fifth win in six international friendlies (D1) after beating India 4-0 in Kolkata, stretching the Blue Tigers’ winless run to six games (D2, L4).
How Joao Felix has enjoyed a revival under new Portugal boss Jorge Jesus
Hugo Filipe Mart · 23 hours ago
For years, Joao Felix seemed destined to live between what he promised to become and what he actually showed. Now, with Portugal set to face Norway again in the Nations League and after a breakthrough season at Al Nassr under Jorge Jesus, the Portugal international is enjoying one of the best spells of his career and looking to prove that he still belongs among the elite of European football.
