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Dominik Livakovic is back at the Sánchez Pizjuán, the stadium where he made his Barcelona debut on March 19. This time he arrives with Croatia and will face several club teammates, with Lamine Yamal as the main danger. The goalkeeper has already played against Spain three times, losing on every occasion.
varela·5 min read
Norway captain Martin Odegaard was left fuming after a stoppage-time challenge from Bernardo Silva during Sunday's Nations League match. The tackle earned Silva a yellow card in Portugal's 2-1 win in Oslo and reignited a rivalry built over years of Premier League battles. Odegaard was still limping toward the team bus more than an hour after the final whistle.
Matt
·5 min read
The international break is taking a heavy toll on Europe's top clubs. Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu join a long injury list that already includes Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala and Alexander Isak. The Netherlands-Germany clash alone produced three casualties.
Natilla·5 min read
Jürgen Klopp's start as Germany head coach has not gone according to plan. After a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands and a defeat to Greece in Augsburg, the manager responded firmly to early critics and asked for patience as his young internationals develop. Germany face Serbia in Munich on October 1 and meet Greece again three days later.
Matt·4 min read
Germany lost 1-0 to Greece in the Nations League, their first ever defeat against the Greek national team. Jurgen Klopp admitted his line-up and formation changes were entirely his responsibility. The former Liverpool coach remains winless as Germany head coach after the draw with the Netherlands.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Thomas Tuchel's side produced one of the most dominant attacking displays against Spain in recent memory, racking up 36 penalty-area touches at Wembley. Yet a lack of cutting edge and clarity in the final third turned historic territorial superiority into another English defeat. The numbers from Wembley lay bare the difference between getting into the box and creating genuine danger once there.
varela·7 min read
France travel to Brussels on Monday with a key change in attack for their clash against Belgium. Desire Doue is in line to lead the front line after Kylian Mbappe's injury. Zinedine Zidane has confirmed rotations at the King Baudouin Stadium as Les Bleus look to strengthen their lead in Group A1.
Matt·5 min read
Lamine Yamal delivered again at Wembley, scoring in Spain's 2-3 UEFA Nations League win over England. After the match, the Barcelona forward made a special gesture for Declan Rice's son and received a powerful compliment from the English midfielder.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
The Under-20 Women's World Cup triumph over South Korea on penalties handed Spain a remarkable 17th world and European title across all age groups in just five years. From senior World Cups to youth tournaments, Spanish teams have dominated both the men's and women's game with a clear style and endless talent.
Natilla·7 min read
The September international window is taking a heavy toll on Europe's top clubs. Bruno Fernandes sat out Portugal's clash with Norway after playing through pain against Wales, Cody Gakpo limped off 17 minutes into the Netherlands' win over Serbia and Patrick Dorgu lasted just half an hour for Denmark. The list also includes Alexander Isak, Kylian Mbappé and Jamal Musiala.
Javi·6 min read