Merino strikes for Spain, Croatia down France

Mikel Merino’s 93rd-minute equaliser earned Spain a draw against the Netherlands, while Croatia have one foot in the semi-finals after stunning Kylian Mbappe’s France.

Watch: Hojlund celebration was ‘not to mock’ idol

Rasmus Hojlund imitated Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark “Siuuu” celebration after scoring the winning goal against Portugal but said he was not trying to make fun of his “idol”.

France set to field experienced players against Croatia

Croatia host France in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals tonight with the second leg being played on Sunday.

Watch: ‘The mood in the camp has been amazing’ – Apollis

Bafana Bafana’s Oshwin Appollis and Khuliso Mudau share their thoughts ahead of South Africa’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Lesetho on Friday evening.

Italy’s Retegui out of Germany clash

Mateo Retegui is out of Italy’s Nations League quarter-final against Germany after picking up a thigh injury, the country’s football federation have announced.

Endo: Japan’s World cup qualification not enough

Liverpool’s Wataru Endo believes Japan’s sights are set higher than just qualifying for next year’s World Cup.

Son firing South Korea to World Cup spot

Son Heung-min dismissed concerns about his form and fitness as he looks to forget his Tottenham woes by firing South Korea to the World Cup.

Azzurri aim to progress past Germany in Nations League

Italy play Germany in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League as they look to young guns to progress to the finals.

Tuchel hopes to bring Premier League power to England reign

Thomas Tuchel said his England team must reflect the physicality of the Premier League as he hopes to inject more “intensity” into the Three Lions.

Dias back for Ronaldo-led Portugal against Denmark

Ruben Dias has returned to the Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portuguese squad for their upcoming Nations League quarter-final against Denmark.