Greece secured their fourth consecutive victory in the UEFA Nations League, defeating Ireland 2-0 at home. Goals from Anastasios Bakasetas and Petros Mantalas secured the win, keeping Greece atop Group B2. The victory comes after a poignant and emotional week for the Greek team.
Martin Zubimendi scored his first international goal, a deflected shot that slipped past Kasper Schmeichel, to give Spain a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Denmark in the Nations League. Spain, missing several key players, dominated possession but struggled to break down the Danish defense until Zubimendi’s late strike secured the three points.
Portugal continued their dominant start to the UEFA Nations League with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Poland, thanks to goals from Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo. The win keeps Portugal atop Group A1 with a perfect record.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has expressed confidence in Martin Zubimendi’s ability to fill the void left by injured star midfielder Rodri. Zubimendi, who impressed in the Euro 2024 final, is set to take on a key role for La Roja in the upcoming Nations League matches.
Erling Haaland etched his name in Norwegian football history, surpassing Joergen Juve’s 92-year-old record with his 34th international goal in a 3-0 victory over Slovenia. The Manchester City star showcased his prolific goalscoring ability and leadership qualities, leading Norway to a dominant performance in the UEFA Nations League.
England is set to face Greece and Finland in the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches at Wembley Stadium. Interim manager Lee Carsley has named a squad featuring Dominic Solanke and Ollie Watkins, while notable omissions include James Maddison, Harry Maguire, and Eberechi Eze. Carsley aims to experiment with different players in these crucial matches.
England captain Harry Kane has been cleared to play for his country after a scare in the Bundesliga. However, other players have been ruled out due to injuries.
Harry Kane celebrated his 100th England cap with two goals in a 2-0 victory over Finland, while Nathan Ake’s injury adds to Manchester City’s worries ahead of a busy schedule. Meanwhile, Germany salvaged a draw against the Netherlands in a thrilling encounter.
Harry Kane will become the 10th player to reach 100 caps for England when he starts the UEFA Nations League game against Finland on Tuesday. The Bayern Munich striker is on track to break Peter Shilton’s record of 125 appearances for the national team.
Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne expressed his frustration with his teammates’ work rate and coach Domenico Tedesco’s tactics following their 2-0 defeat to France in the Nations League. De Bruyne criticized the team’s lack of intensity and their defensive approach, highlighting the decline of the once dominant ‘golden generation’ and their struggles to maintain their place among the world’s elite.
