Nations League Wrap: Giroud fires France past Netherlands
Kylian Mbappe illuminated France’s World Cup homecoming, while Olivier Giroud ended his international goal drought to help seal a 2-1 Nations League win over the Netherlands.
Alexander-Arnold respects ‘winner’ Ramos
Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to hold Sergio Ramos in high esteem despite the simmering tension between Liverpool and the Real Madrid captain.
Nations League Wrap: Spain edge England at Wembley
Luis Enrique won his first game in charge of Spain as La Roja came from behind to beat England 2-1 at Wembley in the Nations League.
Shaw ‘doing fine’ after horror Carvajal collision
Luke Shaw sent a message to say he was ‘doing fine’ after being carried off in a neck brace during England’s 2-1 Nations League defeat to Spain.
Five things learned from Bafana Bafana’s draw
Vincent Pule enjoyed a decent debut, while Dean Furman and Itumeleng Khune put in solid shifts for Bafana Bafana who played to a 0-0 draw against a resilient Libyan side in a 2019 AFCON qualifier, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Jorginho on the spot to get Mancini up and running
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho converted a 78th-minute penalty as a stuttering Italy earned a 1-1 Nations League draw at home with Poland.
‘Tau knew that he wouldn’t play for Brighton’
Bafana Bafana and former Mamelodi Sundowns star Percy Tau knew that he would be loaned out after penning a deal with Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion, according to Rob Moore.
Modric: Ronaldo congratulated me
Real Madrid and Croatia star Luka Modric revealed Cristiano Ronaldo was happy for him and said he deserved the Uefa Player of the Year award.
Neymar relishes Brazil armband
Neymar believes the responsibility of leading Brazil will be good for him after the Paris Saint-Germain star was appointed captain.
Nations League wrap: Honours even between Germany, France
European powerhouses Germany and France played out to a goalless draw, while Wales thumped the Republic of Ireland 4-1 on the opening day of Uefa Nations League fixtures.