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Jürgen Klopp has shaken up the German national team in his first four matches: one win, two draws, one defeat and 10 players making their senior debuts. The coach is betting on a long-term project to restore Germany's elite status, but the 0-0 draw with Greece leaves the team needing wins against the Netherlands and Serbia to finish second in the group.
Matt
·4 min read
Cristiano Ronaldo walked out on the Portugal squad after learning he would not start against Denmark, just days after being left on the bench for the entire match against Norway despite warming up for most of the second half.
varela·6 min read
The 1-1 Nations League draw between the Republic of Ireland and Israel ended with another flashpoint. Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson claimed his side was targeted with intimidation from the opening whistle, while a member of the coaching staff reported being spat at by an Israeli player during a half-time altercation.
Javi·5 min read
Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portugal camp last week after being an unused substitute against Norway. Head coach Jorge Jesus has now said the Al Nassr forward will decide whether he returns to the national team, insisting the door remains open for his comeback.
Matt·4 min read
Cristiano Ronaldo could still play for Portugal again. Head coach Jorge Jesus said after the win over Norway that the 41-year-old captain will decide his own international future. Portugal have qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals and face Denmark and Wales in November.
Natilla·5 min read
Portugal completed a perfect international break with a 2-1 home win over Norway, but the Cristiano Ronaldo saga still dominates the conversation. Head coach Jorge Jesus said the captain can return whenever he wants, with Joao Cancelo and Nuno Mendes also backing a comeback. The final decision now rests with Ronaldo, with a new international window arriving in a month.
Javi·5 min read
Portugal secured its place in the Nations League knockout stage with a 2-1 comeback win over Norway at Estádio Do Dragão. Kristoffer Ajer gave the visitors the lead with a stunning strike, but João Cancelo and Gonçalo Ramos turned the match around. Erling Haaland was substituted in the second half with muscle discomfort.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Portugal sealed their place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2-1 home win over Norway in Porto. Gonçalo Ramos scored the decisive goal with eleven minutes remaining. The biggest concern of the night was Erling Haaland, who asked to be substituted and limped off the pitch.
Natilla·5 min read
The United States men's national team beat Mexico 3-0 on Saturday in Glendale, Arizona, with goals from Julian Hall, Cavan Sullivan and Malik Tillman. Sullivan became the youngest goalscorer in USMNT history at 17 years old in his first game against El Tri.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Luka Modric admitted feeling 'ashamed' after Croatia suffered a 7-0 defeat against England in Rijeka, the heaviest loss in the national team's history. The captain described the performance as 'catastrophic' and urged his side to react on Tuesday against Spain. England impressed under Thomas Tuchel with braces from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka.
Natilla·5 min read