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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
Espanyol forward Roberto Fernández made his senior Spain debut in the win over the Czech Republic, starting and playing the full 90 minutes. He came close to scoring twice and his first international cap triggers a release clause increase. Espanyol paid Sporting Braga €7.75 million for 62.5% of his rights.
InfoBlaugrana
·4 min read
Vinicius Junior has come back to Real Madrid with the same concerns he left with. He played in all three of Brazil's friendlies and scored only a penalty. His place in the starting line-up against Villarreal is now up in the air.
Matt·4 min read
The United States rolled past Mexico 3-0 at State Farm Stadium behind a fearless performance from its youngest generation. Cavan Sullivan, days after turning 17, became the youngest scorer in USMNT history with a stunning long-range chip. Julian Hall and Malik Tillman added goals as El Tri collapsed in the second half.
Javi·6 min read
The United States men's national team cruised past Mexico 3-0 on Saturday in a friendly at Glendale, Arizona. Julian Hall, Cavan Sullivan and Malik Tillman scored for Mauricio Pochettino's side, which capitalized on three costly defensive mistakes. Mexico finished with ten men after Mateo Chávez was sent off.
Matt·4 min read
Atlético Madrid's international players experienced contrasting outcomes over the break. Le Normand and Baena won with Spain, David impressed for Canada and Oblak fell to Switzerland despite a string of fine saves. None of them picked up any physical problems.
Javi·5 min read
Bruno Fernandes defended Cristiano Ronaldo after the forward left Portugal's training camp this week. The Manchester United midfielder insisted there are no divisions in the squad and called for national unity. Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 without Ronaldo and now prepare to host Norway in Porto.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
England powered past Croatia in Rijeka to hand the hosts the heaviest defeat in their history. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored twice each, Jude Bellingham had four goal involvements and Anthony Gordon plus Morgan Rogers also found the net. Thomas Tuchel said the display showed his side have finally left the World Cup semi-final wound behind.
Natilla·5 min read
England delivered a statement performance in Rijeka, crushing Croatia 7-0 in their Nations League group. Harry Kane scored twice and Jude Bellingham added a goal and three assists as Thomas Tuchel's side took control of second place. The result is Croatia's heaviest ever international defeat.
Javi·5 min read
England produced a historic 7-0 demolition of Croatia in Rijeka, handing the hosts the heaviest defeat in their national team history. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice, while Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Jarell Quansah and Morgan Rogers also got on the scoresheet as Thomas Tuchel's side wrapped up the game before half-time.
Matt·5 min read