ALL POSTS TAGGED "Nations League"
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/ 9 days agoNations League quarter-finals draw: Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, Kylian Mbappe's France learn paths
The Nations League quarter-finals promise not only top-tier football but also narratives of redemption, rivalry, and glory. Will Spain retain their crown, or will a new champion emerge? The answers await in 2025.
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/ 11 days agoCONCACAF Nations League: When and where is the Final Four as USMNT seeks fourth title?
The Concacaf Nations League Final Four is set. USMNT will be looking for its fourth title in a row, while Mexico seeks to recover from its losing streak.
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/ 22 days agoShocking decision: Mbappe no longer interested in playing for France?
As tensions mount between Kylian Mbappe and Didier Deschamps, the French national team finds itself at the center of a heated debate.
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/ 45 days agoThe data divide: Why aren't national teams using it as much?
Last summer's European Championships demonstrated something unsophisticated about modern international soccer. Europe's most prolific soccer nations faced off every few days with an abundance of world-class talent on display. Yet the end product often felt somewhat underwhelming. Games involving many of the tournament's favorites felt cluttered, disorganized and rigid compared to the highest quality of […]
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/ 47 days agoAngel Gomes: The missing piece in England midfield
On Sunday, Angel Gomes was one of the standout performers for England in its 3-1 victory against Finland. The win in the UEFA Nations League marked an important turnaround after a shocking 2-1 loss to Greece just days earlier. England’s interim manager, Lee Carsley, called up Gomes last month, having previously worked with him at […]
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/ 81 days agoFrance loss leaves De Bruyne fuming, threatens to quit Belgium
Kevin De Bruyne's international career with Belgium may be coming to a premature end after the Manchester City midfielder made fiery remarks about his teammates and coaching staff. Belgium’s 2-0 defeat to France in the UEFA Nations League brought out the frustration in De Bruyne. The frustration within the Belgium captain was evident throughout the […]
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/ 83 days agoBiggest storylines from UEFA Nations League weekend
The UEFA Nations League continued over the weekend involving some of the best European teams. On Saturday, England, Germany and The Netherlands opened their campaign with victories. Sunday saw Spain pick their first win while Cristiano helped Portugal to a comeback over Scotland. Spain saw off Swiss with quickfire goals The European champions started their […]
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/ 91 days agoNo Lukaku: Belgium's bold squad selection for Nations League
Belgium's coach, Domenico Tedesco, has announced the squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches; making some surprising decisions that reflect both his confidence in the future and his respect for experience, this includes dropping Romelu Lukaku. Amidst concerns about the demanding season ahead, Tedesco has included Kevin De Bruyne in the squad; emphasizing his […]
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/ 94 days agoMadueke among surprise picks in England Nations League team
England interim boss Lee Carsley has named his first squad for two upcoming UEFA Nations League games, with Noni Madueke making most of the headlines for England. The former England U21 manager was temporarily called into the role after Gareth Southgate stepped away from the team. Southgate was at the helm for nearly eight years […]
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/ 95 days ago'Age is not important': Portugal boss steadfast in Ronaldo support
As Portugal faced a disappointing exit from Euro 2024, the role of Cristiano Ronaldo in the national team has become a subject of heated debate. At 39, Ronaldo's continued presence in the squad, under coach Roberto Martinez, has sparked concerns among fans and pundits alike. Many argue that his age and declining influence on the […]
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/ 99 days agoMadrid's Perez to ban Modric from playing in Nations League?
Luka Modric's decision to remain active with the Croatian national team has been met with mixed reactions. While Croatian fans are thrilled to see their captain continue leading the national side, Real Madrid's management is less enthusiastic. At 38 years old, Modric's choice to stay with the national team has sparked concerns in Madrid. The […]
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/ 114 days agoCarsley to be England's interim coach through autumn
The Football Association (FA) has officially announced that Lee Carsley will be the England national team's interim manager going forward. Carsley, 50, has been involved in England's youth setup since 2020. He initially managed the U20s at this time, but has since taken over the U21s in the last three years. England has needed a […]
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/ 114 days agoNations League: Who will lead England against Ireland, Finland?
In a significant development, Lee Carsley will reportedly be the interim manager of England following Gareth Southgate's resignation. Carsley, who recently led the England Under-21s to a historic victory in the 2023 European Championship, has emerged as the leading candidate to guide the national team; especially for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against the […]
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/ 251 days ago2024 Copa America: Canada face Messi, Costa Rica in Group D
As the United States prepares to host the 2024 Copa America, CONMEBOL has started making announcements about the details of the tournament. In the summer of 2024, the United States will play home to the 48th edition of the event. Teams from CONCACAF will go head-to-head as Argentina seek to defend their championship. Overall, North […]