UEFA Nations League

Italy's Donnarumma thankful for Mbappe absence in France showdown

Mbappe was surprisingly dropped for France's fixtures in November after an underwhelming start to life at Real Madrid this season, with Les Bleus coach Didier Deschamps refusing to say why he had not picked his star player.

40 arrests at tense France-Israel football match in Paris

Police made 40 arrests at a tense football match between France and Israel in Paris but the city's police chief said on Friday the huge security operation had "worked very well".

Italy sweep past Israel in Nations League amid high security

A brace from captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Davide Frattesi's 72nd-minute strike were enough for Italy to move up to 10 points from four unbeaten matches.

Kolo Muani brace leads France to 2-1 win in Belgium

France were able to hold on for the victory despite losing midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni to a second yellow card with 14 minutes remaining.

England return to winning ways in Nations League, Austria thrash Norway

England eased to a 3-1 victory away to Finland in the Nations League on Sunday, while Austria put five past Erling Haaland's Norway.

Italy squander two-goal lead in Belgium draw

Italy were held to a 2-2 draw by Belgium on Thursday after Lorenzo Pellegrini was sent off as they squandered a 2-0 lead in Nations League A Group 2.

De Bruyne out of Belgium Nations League squad

Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco named his squad on Friday that will take on Italy and France in the Nations League, with Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne missing out through injury.

Odegaard set to miss key Premier League matches

Martin Odegaard looks likely to miss Arsenal's Premier League matches against Tottenham and Manchester City as well as the start of the Champions League after injuring his ankle, according to Norway's team doctor.

Nations League / De Bruyne scores twice as Belgium beat Israel

Kevin de Bruyne scored twice as Belgium opened their UEFA Nations League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Israel behind closed doors in Debrecen in Hungary.

September 6, 2024
September 6, 2024

Winning the Euros is like winning the World Cup: Ronaldo

Is Ronaldo’s stance a sign that he’s moved on, or just another chapter in the rivalry between him and Messi?

September 6, 2024
September 6, 2024

Euro winners Spain held by Serbia in drab goalless draw

Eight of Spain's starting line-up in their Euro 2024 final victory over England almost two months ago were on the field at kick-off against Serbia in Belgrade.

September 6, 2024
September 6, 2024

Ronaldo scores 900th career goal as Portugal beat Croatia

Ronaldo, 39, turned in a Nuno Mendes cross in the 34th minute of the match at the Estadio da Luz to reach the landmark.

August 30, 2024
August 30, 2024

Ronaldo in Portugal squad for Nations League games

Cristiano Ronaldo has kept his place in the Portugal squad for next month's UEFA Nations games against Croatia and Scotland despite an ineffective display at Euro 2024.

February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024

Deschamps ‘happy to go back to Italy’ for Nations League

France coach Didier Deschamps admits he is ‘happy to go back to Italy’ for the Nations League after his experience at Juventus.

February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024

France to play Italy and Belgium in Nations League

World Cup runners-up France, European champions Italy and Belgium will face off in the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, while holders Spain will be favourites to win a group comprising Denmark, Switzerland and Serbia.

June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023

Fears calmed over De la Fuente project

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has quelled the doubts around him by leading his country to Nations League glory and ending a decade-long trophy drought.

June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023

Rodri named UEFA Nations League Player of the Tournament

Spain midfielder Rodri was named the UEFA Nations League's Player of the Tournament after his side edged Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout at the Feyenoord Stadium on Sunday.

June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023

‘Spain morale sky-high after Italy win’

La Roja snatched a late winner through Joselu after Italy's Ciro Immobile cancelled out Yeremy Pino's opening goal.

June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023

Spain strike late against Italy to reach Nations League final

Yeremy Pino sent La Roja ahead after three minutes but Ciro Immobile netted from the penalty spot to level and the game seemed destined for extra-time before Joselu prodded home from point-blank range to win it.