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Netherlands coach Xavi demands improvement 'in all sorts of areas' despite unbeaten start
Reuters · 2 hours ago
Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez said he was satisfied with his first four matches in charge and that he is working to turn the squad into a family that fights for each other, but saw lots of room for improvement in footballing terms.
Senegal coach Patrick Vieira assesses overall performance after Comoros win
Dennis Mabuka · 3 hours ago
Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has discussed the performance of the national team after they defeated Comoros 1-0 in a FIFA international friendly at the Stade Velodrome on Sunday.
Spurs' Van Hecke and Van de Ven avoid serious injuries, in play for Man Utd clash
Paul Winters · 4 hours ago
Dutch Spurs defenders Jan Paul van Hecke and Micky van de Ven reportedly avoided serious injury during the Netherlands' UEFA Nations League campaign and are still in the running for Saturday's clash with Manchester United.
'Thoroughly spent': Norway boss wary of Haaland fitness after heavy workload
Reuters · 4 hours ago
Norway striker Erling Haaland is showing signs of physical fatigue following a relentless run of matches for club and country, raising concerns over his punishing workload.
Kenya coach Benni McCarthy wary of Rwanda test ahead of friendly
Dennis Mabuka · 4 hours ago
Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has sounded a warning to his players ahead of their international friendly against Rwanda at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Monday.
'Never dared to dream': Virgil van Dijk grateful to reach 100 Netherlands caps
Paul Winters · 5 hours ago
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk said he felt "very grateful" after becoming the latest Netherlands player to play 100 games.
The Verdict: Hackett slams ‘outrageous’ challenge as Northern Ireland thrash Ukraine
Danny Clark · 5 hours ago
Former Premier League official, head of PGMOL and refereeing authority Keith Hackett will be Flashscore's resident expert throughout the 2026/27 season and will offer his observations and views on the performances of officials, their decision-making and any other talking points after each weekend. In this column, Hackett takes a look at the UEFA Nations League encounter between Ukraine and Northern Ireland.
Klopp sees progress despite Germany's tricky start of Nations League campaign
Reuters · 5 hours ago
When Germany coach Jurgen Klopp walked off the pitch in Thessaloniki just before midnight on Sunday , he knew that one win in his first four international matches in charge was hardly living up to the euphoria of his appointment, but he noted that progress had been made since their disappointing World Cup exit.
Scott pulls out of England squad with injury and could miss two months
Zack Oaten · 6 hours ago
Bournemouth's Alex Scott has been ruled out of the England squad due to a quadriceps issue.
EXCLUSIVE: Van Persie - 'Football can be art, but hard work & discipline make the difference'
Raffaele R. Rive · 8 hours ago
The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker on his evolution from player to coach, his relationship with beauty, injuries and his new passion for cycling and sustainable mobility.
'Everyone knew about it': Canada boss Marsch calls for severe Man City punishment
Reuters · 8 hours ago
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has called for Manchester City to be punished severely over breaches of Premier League financial rules, saying his experience managing against the club left him convinced there were inconsistencies in the way it operated.
England boss Tuchel believes Scott can challenge Rice for starting midfield spot
Reuters · 9 hours ago
England manager Thomas Tuchel said Declan Rice faces competition for his midfield spot after Alex Scott delivered an impressive performance on his first international start in Saturday's 7-0 thrashing of Croatia.
Flashscore sources: Chelsea's defensive plans could put Fofana's role under scrutiny
Dean Jones · 10 hours ago
Wesley Fofana’s Chelsea role is expected to come under greater scrutiny in the months leading up to the January transfer window.
Rasmus Hojlund accuses Portuguese coach of bad sportsmanship after controversial push
Svend Bertil Fra · 10 hours ago
Danish international striker Rasmus Hojlund on Sunday evening accused the Portuguese coach, Jorge Jesus, of bad sportsmanship after the two pushed each other following the end of Denmark's match against Portugal in the Parken stadium on Thursday last week.
On the up: Bafana keep climbing World Rankings as Mosimane boosts his numbers
Nick Said · 11 hours ago
South Africa’s 1-0 friendly win over Egypt on Sunday has seen them climb another two places in the FIFA World Rankings to number 48, their highest position since June 2011 when Mosimane was last in charge.
Concern over Haaland fitness after star striker requests substitution and limps off
Aaron Murphy · 12 hours ago
Manchester City and Norway star Erling Haaland left the pitch in a gingerly manner during Norway's 2-1 UEFA Nations League loss to Portugal.
Israeli player accused of spitting at Irish staffer during heated Nations League clash
Aaron Murphy · 13 hours ago
Ireland fitness coach Damien Doyle was allegedly spat at by an unnamed Israel player when the two sides engaged in a half-time scuffle in Serbia on Sunday evening.
'Supposed to play': Jorge Jesus keeps door open for Ronaldo with Portugal
Hugo Filipe Mart · 17 hours ago
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus analysed the 2-1 win over Norway on matchday four of the Nations League and spoke openly about the situation with Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time.
Ireland's Nations League promotion hopes dented after stalemate with Israel
Chris Coughlin · 19 hours ago
Ireland’s hopes of automatic promotion to League A of the UEFA Nations League suffered a blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Israel on Serbian soil in a forgettable behind-closed-doors encounter.
Wales come unstuck as Denmark take all three points in Nations League
Adam Clancy · 19 hours ago
Denmark earned a fifth successive head-to-head win over Wales by beating them 1-0 at the Cardiff City Stadium in the UEFA Nations League.
