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/ 737 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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/ 745 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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/ 747 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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/ 748 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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/ 753 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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/ 767 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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/ 768 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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/ 905 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 […]

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/ 905 days agoMexico is the last test for Berhalter to prove he fits with USMNT
The recent 3-1 win over Jamaica in the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals may be the least ceremonious win in USMNT history. An uninspired squad trailed after one minute following a defensive lapse on a well-worked throw-in. Demanding an equalizer, the United States failed to generate a considerable number of chances that tested Jamaican goalkeeper Andre […]

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/ 947 days ago2024-25 UEFA Nations League draw: Who faces who?
Since its launch in 2018, the UEFA Nations League has gained widespread approval as a successful event. The event has steadily grown in popularity over the last six years, despite early skepticism. This is mostly because countries that have a hard time making it to the two main international championships tend to choose the play-off […]

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/ 1028 days agoUSA learns opponent in Nations League semifinal
CONCACAF has officially revealed the two matchups for the upcoming Nations League semifinals. The quarterfinals of the competition wrapped on Tuesday night following victories by Jamaica and Mexico. Jamaica booked their place in the semis by edging Canada 3-2 on the night. The two-legged fixture ended all square 4-4, but the Reggae Boyz advanced on […]

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/ 1031 days agoAnother star joins Pulisic and Weah as USMNT squad absentees
Weston McKennie, alongside Christian Pulisic and Timothy Weah, has found himself sidelined as the Juventus midfielder pulled out from US Men's National Team (USMNT) duty due to a knee issue. The United States took control of the series with a 3-0 win on Friday in Austin, Texas. All three goals scored by Ricardo Pepi, Antonee […]

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/ 1177 days agoCanada Soccer contemplates filing for bankruptcy
Canada Soccer is struggling to stay afloat, and bankruptcy is now a real threat to the Federation. With the Canadian teams competing in the Gold Cup and Women's World Cup in July, the financial situation continues to weaken. A lack of profitable media rights and friendlies depleted the cash reserves of Canada Soccer. In an […]

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/ 1184 days agoUSMNT defeats Canada to win second Nations League title
The USMNT comfortably dispatched Canada in the Nations League Final to defend its title in 2023. It is now the third-straight Concacaf trophy that has gone to the USMNT. The other two were the 2021 Nations League and that same summer's Gold Cup. The United States can make it four-for-four as it begins this year's […]

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/ 1186 days agoNations League Final features USA vs. Canada rivalry
Geography tends to play a big part in making a rivalry. However, it's not just location as the two teams need to be evenly matched. They also need to play meaningful games against each other. This year's Nations League Final features the US and Canada. It's a rivalry that has long had potential but has […]