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Two 17-year-old midfielders are taking center stage as the United States and Mexico prepare to reignite their historic rivalry in Glendale, Arizona. Cavan Sullivan and Gilberto Mora symbolize a generational shift that could define CONCACAF for the next decade. Saturday's friendly gives both prospects a high-stakes stage.
Natilla·6 min read
Republic of Ireland's pre-match press conference before their Nations League game against Israel in Serbia ended abruptly after a journalist accused Irish players of racist insults. The FAI described the accusation as completely untrue. Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson had earlier called for cool heads ahead of Sunday's fixture in Backa Topola.
Matt
·5 min read
Cristiano Ronaldo is back at the center of the storm in the Portugal national team. The 41-year-old forward liked a video in which Felipe Melo criticizes his teammates and defends him against Jorge Jesus. The gesture has reopened a wound that appeared to be healing.
varela·5 min read
Espanyol striker Roberto Fernández has a genuine chance of making his senior Spain debut on Monday against the Czech Republic in Oviedo. Injuries to Nico Williams and Ferran Torres have opened up space in attack for the La Liga top scorer, who has six goals in seven matches. A debut would also raise his release clause from 25 to 30 million euros.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Croatia and England meet in Rijeka on Friday for their third match in Group A3 of the Nations League, with second place and a quarter-final spot on the line. Both sides have three points after two games and are chasing Spain, who lead with a perfect six. The Premier League's verdict against Manchester City over financial breaches also looms over England's camp before kick-off.
Natilla·6 min read
Edin Dzeko closed his Bosnia national team career on Friday with a 1-1 draw against Sweden in the Nations League. The 40-year-old striker leaves as his country's all-time top scorer and most-capped player.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Poland thrashed Romania 6-0 in the third round of League B Group 4 in the Nations League. The 38-year-old Chicago Fire striker, formerly of Barcelona, netted his seventh treble for the national team. Dragusin's red card in the 24th minute left Romania with an impossible task.
Natilla·3 min read
France and Italy played out a 1-1 draw in the Nations League in Zinedine Zidane's first home match as France head coach. Michael Olise put the hosts ahead before Alessandro Bastoni equalised, and Gianluigi Donnarumma delivered a string of crucial saves to keep Italy level.
varela·4 min read
France drew 1-1 with Italy in the Nations League on Friday, with Gianluigi Donnarumma producing a series of crucial saves at the Stade de France. Michael Olise opened the scoring for Zinedine Zidane's side, but Alessandro Bastoni levelled and Dayot Upamecano was sent off late. Belgium beat Turkey 3-0 in the other Group A1 match.
Javi·6 min read
Thomas Tuchel admitted that Manchester City's England internationals are living with uncertainty after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. The German coach said the issue comes up during meals and conversations within the squad, though he does not see it as a distraction in training.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read