Nations League
Kane's goal-laden England decade
Ten years ago today, Harry Kane made his England debut. We've chartered his rise from debutant scorer, to the nation's favourite son.
27 March 2025, 15:28 PM
Spain star Yamal still maturing after rollercoaster night
Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal but also missed a penalty on another night of growth for Barcelona's teenage star as Spain reached the Nations League semi-finals.
24 March 2025, 16:11 PM
German rookie ball boy steals the spotlight in upset over Italy
The moment came in the 36th minute of the second leg in Dortmund. With Germany already ahead, captain Joshua Kimmich was poised to take a corner. Italy’s defence, mid-conversation, and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, steps away from his line arguing with the referee, were anything but ready. But Urbaniak was.
24 March 2025, 04:26 AM
Spain, France win shootouts to set up semifinal showdown
Reigning European champions Spain overcame the Netherlands in dramatic fashion, winning 5-4 on penalties after a breathtaking 3-3 draw in Valencia. Following a 2-2 stalemate in the first leg, the tie remained delicately poised.
24 March 2025, 03:38 AM
Portugal, Germany seal dramatic wins for semifinal showdown
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty but later scored a crucial goal, before Francisco Trincao's late double set Roberto Martinez's men on course for the semis.
24 March 2025, 03:13 AM
Spain’s new generation earns coach’s praise
Speaking on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s showdown at Valencia’s Mestalla stadium, De la Fuente hailed the depth of Spain’s footballing pipeline, calling it “inexhaustible.”
23 March 2025, 03:28 AM
Portugal in a tense moment, says Ronaldo ahead of Denmark clash
The Al-Nassr striker was highly critical of himself and his team's performance in the first leg in Copenhagen, where Portugal lost to a Rasmus Hojlund goal, but he is confident the home crowd can play a key role in turning the tie around.
23 March 2025, 02:29 AM
Spain grab late leveller against Dutch, Croatia down France
Germany are in prime position to host the final stage of the tournament after coming from behind to beat Italy 2-1 in Milan while Rasmus Hojlund fired Denmark into a slender first-leg lead against Portugal.
21 March 2025, 03:20 AM
Goretzka goal earns Germany 2-1 win in Italy
The second leg is in Dortmund on Sunday.
21 March 2025, 02:37 AM
Yamal's Ramadan fasting 'completely normal' for coach
"It's been completely normal for us. He is following his precepts, his rules, as he is following them at his club (Barcelona)," De la Fuente said during a press conference ahead of Spain's first-leg tie in Rotterdam.
20 March 2025, 03:35 AM
Mbappe 'happy' to be back with France national team
But ahead of Thursday's first-leg clash in Croatia, Mbappe said he was "delighted to be back with the group".
19 March 2025, 18:42 PM
Injured Thuram out of France squad against Croatia
Thuram, capped 29 times with two goals scored, was the only one of Didier Deschamps' 24 players called up for this week's games to miss Monday's open training session at Clairefontaine, outside Paris.
17 March 2025, 18:07 PM
19-year-old Huijsen earns first Spain call-up
The 19-year-old Dutch-born Huijsen, who is having an impressive season with Bournemouth as they chase European football, represented the Netherlands at youth levels before switching to Spain Under-21s.
17 March 2025, 13:05 PM
Germany recall Goretzka and Adeyemi for Italy Nations League tie
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday recalled the in-form Leon Goretzka and Karim Adeyemi to his squad for the two-legged Nations League quarter-final tie with Italy.
13 March 2025, 13:54 PM
Belgium sack national team coach Tedesco
Belgium's football association on Friday announced the sacking of national team coach Domenico Tedesco after disappointing performances at Euro 2024 and in the Nations League.
17 January 2025, 15:05 PM
Croatia into Nations League quarterfinals with Portugal draw
Gvardiol, a defender, has three goals in his last six Premier League games for Manchester City.
19 November 2024, 03:23 AM
FIFA's lowest ranked team San Marino claim historic Nations League promotion
San Marino's players charged onto the pitch in joy after securing promotion to League C at the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz.
19 November 2024, 03:12 AM
Carsley relieved to sign off with Nations League promotion for England
Haaland was at his destructive best as Norway brushed aside Kazakhstan 5-0 to finish top of Group B3 ahead of Austria who were held to a 1-1 draw by Slovenia.
18 November 2024, 02:17 AM
Rabiot brace fires France past Italy and top of Nations League group
Ex-Juventus midfielder Rabiot netted from Lucas Digne set-pieces in each half at the home of his former Milanese rivals to ensure that Les Bleus leapfrogged Italy into top spot in Group A2 on goal difference, with both teams already in the quarterfinals before kick-off.
18 November 2024, 01:33 AM
Netherlands into quarterfinals as Germany hit record seven
Netherlands and Hungary went into the match tied on five points each and with the winner set to join Germany in ensuring their progress from Group A3 to the quarter-finals.
17 November 2024, 03:00 AM