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.

June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023

Inter Milan players arrive for Nations League duty with Italy

Roberto Mancini's side take on Spain in Enschede, the Netherlands on Thursday.

September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022

We're happy, says Mancini after beating Hungary

Italy, who will miss a second consecutive World Cup, again found consolation in Europe as they won 2-0 in Budapest on Monday to edge Hungary for first place in their Nations League group.

September 27, 2022
September 27, 2022

'We have to do it for all of Italy'

Italy, who will miss a second consecutive World Cup, again found consolation in Europe as they won 2-0 in Budapest on Monday to edge Hungary for first place in their Nations League group.

September 27, 2022
September 27, 2022

Can Spain break Portugal jinx?

Spain lock horns with Portugal tonight at the Estadio Municipal. Spain’s shock 2-1 home defeat to Switzerland on Saturday leaves La Roja needing to beat Portugal away to progress to the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League.

September 21, 2022
September 21, 2022

Teams get chance to tune up before WC

A hectic schedule of club football ahead of the World Cup is interrupted this week as national teams get a last chance to finetune their preparations before travelling to Qatar for the start of the tournament on November 20.

June 11, 2022
June 11, 2022

Super sub Mbappe salvages draw for France

Kylian Mbappe struck a late equaliser to help holders France salvage a 1-1 away draw against Austria as they kept alive their slim hopes of reaching the final four of the Nations League on Friday.

June 5, 2022
June 5, 2022

England beaten in Hungary, Italy hold Germany in Nations League

A tired England side went down to a surprise 1-0 defeat in Hungary in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday, while Germany had to come from behind to draw 1-1 with an inexperienced Italy team.

June 3, 2022
June 3, 2022

Spain and Portugal share spoils in Nations League

Portugal striker Ricardo Horta grabbed a late equaliser to earn his side a 1-1 draw with Spain in their Nations League opener at Estadio Benito Villamarin on Thursday.

June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022

France warm up for World Cup by defending Nations League crown

Real Madrid's victory in the Champions League final on Saturday did not quite bring the curtain down on the football season in Europe, with the action continuing into June as France begin their defence of the UEFA Nations League title.

November 20, 2018
November 20, 2018

Late goals earn Dutch spot in Nations League finals

Netherlands scored twice in the last five minutes to recover from two goals down and earn a 2-2 draw against relegated Germany in the Nations League on Monday to secure a spot in next year's finals ahead of world champions France.