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UAE set up Saudi Arabia final in Gulf Cup after narrowly beating Oman
Reuters · 2 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 3 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 · 4 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 · 5 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 · 6 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 · 6 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 · 6 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 · 7 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 · 8 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 · 8 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.
The surprising statistics behind South Africa's past meetings with Egypt
Nick Said · 8 hours ago
South Africa take on Egypt in a friendly clash in Cairo on Sunday, hoping to extend their recent unbeaten run in the Egyptian capital to four games.
Arab football associations renew support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Paul Winters · 8 hours ago
The UAFA (Union of Arab Football Associations) has officially renewed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, it confirmed in a statement.
New attendance record set in Danish women's A-league as Brondby win Copenhagen derby
Svend Bertil Fra · 9 hours ago
A new attendance record was set for the Danish women's A-league on Saturday when Brondby got their revenge from an earlier season defeat against FC Copenhagen when they won 2–1 at Parken stadium .
Walta inspires Finland to take top spot with narrow victory over 10-man Albania
Jonathan Radclif · 9 hours ago
Finland have gone top of their group in the UEFA Nations League (UNL) and are back on course for an immediate return to League B, after they came from a goal down to beat 10-man Albania 2-1 at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium.
South Korea see off hosts Japan to grab Asian Games football gold
AFP · 9 hours ago
South Korea won men's football gold at the Asian Games on Saturday, beating hosts Japan 1-0 in the final to lift the gloom after a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.
'It's too much': Xavi and Dumfries slam FIFA's 'XL international break'
Paul Winters · 10 hours ago
Netherlands manager Xavi and right-back Denzel Dumfries have spoken out about the 'XL international break', saying that it's "too much" for the players.
PSV dealt another setback in striker issues: Plea ruled out for rest of the year
Flashscore · 11 hours ago
PSV have been dealt another blow as striker Alassane Plea was ruled out for the remainder of the calendar year, manager Peter Bosz confirmed.
Outperforming xG & defensive involvement: How hat-trick hero Lewandowski dominated Romania
Joachim Lamch · 11 hours ago
Poland secured a spectacular 6-0 Nations League victory over Romania in Warsaw, and Robert Lewandowski was the undisputed star of the match, scoring half of his team's goals. The national-team captain earned a high 9.6 rating from Flashscore, which also rewarded his defensive contribution.
