Wales are eager to build momentum, but just days after arguably the finest result of Craig Bellamy’s two-year tenure, an exhausting international break concluded on a disappointing note. There was at least some consolation when Bellamy learned that Portugal’s comeback win against Norway left Wales third in Nations League A4 for the next six weeks […]
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So, could England have another go at the World Cup? Is it possible to turn back the clock and erase what happened in Atlanta? Because this team finally appears ready. That enthusiasm may fade, however, if another match must be played in front of 6,000 excited children, whose collective noise in Rijeka reached levels few […]
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A decision that should be considerably easier is handing Kieron Bowie another place in the starting line-up. The Sassuolo forward’s first start for Scotland lasted only a little over 10 minutes, as he was withdrawn to allow Welsh to reinforce the defence. Bowie and Oli McBurnie displayed encouraging chemistry during their brief spell together in […]
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Uefa says 611 clubs are expected to receive funding during the current payment cycle. That figure could exceed 900 once the entire Euro 2028 tournament is taken into account, matching the level recorded for the 2024 competition. Clubs receive a fixed payment of £3,285 for every player included in a matchday squad for a Nations […]
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Thomas Tuchel applauded Trent Alexander-Arnold after the right-back delivered an impressive display in his first England appearance since June 2025. Alexander-Arnold, eager to prove himself after being left out of the World Cup squad, emerged as one of England’s standout performers as Tuchel’s team responded to their loss against Spain with a convincing 2-0 Nations […]
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Lamine Yamal struck twice and provided an assist as Spain cruised to a 4-1 victory over Croatia in Tuesday’s Nations League match, their first home appearance since winning the World Cup. The 19-year-old shared the goals with Marc Pubill and Nico Williams, helping Spain extend their unbeaten streak to 40 games following June’s final victory […]
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Losing to Spain can happen to any side, but England’s defeat at Wembley on Saturday increased the pressure ahead of their visit to Czechia. England had already experienced problems at this tight venue, most notably in a 2-1 European Championship qualifying loss in 2019. The opening stages were difficult. Thomas Tuchel reshaped his team and […]
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Michael Olise produced a superb late goal to secure a 1-0 Nations League win for France over Belgium in Brussels, giving Zinedine Zidane a second consecutive victory since taking charge. Introduced from the bench with the match still scoreless, Olise collected the ball inside his own half before launching a decisive run in the 88th […]
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England began their post-2022 World Cup schedule with a 2-1 victory in Italy. After the 2018 tournament, they returned with a 2-1 loss to Spain. Their first match following the 2014 World Cup was a 1-0 friendly triumph over Norway, although that side featured Joshua King, Håvard Nordtveit and Tarik Elyounoussi rather than the later […]
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England exerted a level of pressure on Spain that few opponents have managed in recent years, although that superiority was not reflected in goals or possession. Yet controlling the ball matters less than the areas in which it is used. Thomas Tuchel’s team recorded 36 touches inside Spain’s penalty area, an exceptionally high figure when […]
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