UEFA Nations League

England withdraw Harry Maguire from UEFA Nations League squad after guilty verdict in Greece

England manager Gareth Southgate had earlier picked-up the 27-year-old defender Maguire for the UEFA Nations League, despite his arrest in Greece 

Aug 26, 2020, 12:26 PM IST

England manager Gareth Southgate calls-up Harry Maguire despite arrest in Greece

Southgate said that he had talked to the 27-year-old centre-back regarding the incident and then taken the decision. Maguire has won 26 caps for England. 

Aug 25, 2020, 20:13 PM IST

England announce squad for UEFA Nations League games, three players get maiden call-ups to senior team

English side last played against Montenegro and Kosovo in November 2019.

Aug 25, 2020, 19:37 PM IST

England's Gareth Southgate defends his approach, points to big picture

John Stones was caught in possession on the edge of the area which led to the goal that saw the Dutch go 2-1 up and then put Ross Barkley under pressure with a needless short pass that the midfielder misplaced to hand the Netherlands their third goal.

Jun 07, 2019, 16:31 PM IST

Ronald Koeman praises Matthijs De Ligt's recovery from first half mistake

The Dutch coach said he saw no need to talk to the 19-year-old central defender at halftime about how he failed to control an easy pass and then tripped England`s Marcus Rashford to give away a penalty in the 32nd minute.

Jun 07, 2019, 16:19 PM IST

Dutch see UEFA Nations League as a prize worth winning

The midfielder was one of the heroes of Ajax’s unexpected progress to the Champions League semi-finals, where they were beaten by Tottenham Hotspur. 

May 26, 2019, 21:51 PM IST

France ready to get the job done against Moldova: Paul Pogba

Le Bleus have played six games - four in the Nations League - since beating Croatia 4-2 to win the 2018 World Cup but Friday`s Group H opener will be their first leading to a major competition.

Mar 21, 2019, 07:56 AM IST

Croatia's Dejan Lovren banned over social media outburst against Spain

Lovren posted a video on Instagram where he appeared to brag about elbowing Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and made insulting comments about the Spain team following the game on March 15.

Jan 11, 2019, 17:20 PM IST

UEFA Nations League: Portugal take on Switzerland as England face Dutch test

Gareth Southgate`s side needed a late goal from Harry Kane to beat World Cup finalists Croatia and claim the top spot in Group A4 which also featured former world and European champions Spain.

Dec 03, 2018, 20:50 PM IST

UEFA Nations League: Switzerland pound Belgium 5-2

The Belgians, whose last defeat in an official match dates to 2016, came into the contest at the Swissporarena in Lucerne needing only a draw to advance from League A Group 2.

Nov 19, 2018, 14:27 PM IST

Uninspiring Spain end difficult year with win over Bosnia

Spain had learnt several hours before kickoff that they had missed out on reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League due to England beating Croatia 2-1 in London. 

Nov 19, 2018, 11:58 AM IST

England manager Gareth Southgate lauds England's unprecedented 2018

The energy and bravery instilled by the 48-year-old coach gave England the power to come from behind with Jesse Lingard and Harry Kane sealing victory against the World Cup finalists at Wembley Stadium. 

Nov 19, 2018, 11:12 AM IST

UEFA Nations League: Portugal qualify for semis with 0-0 draw in Italy

Portugal, who have not picked Cristiano Ronaldo since the World Cup by mutual agreement, were more threatening as the game wore on.

Nov 18, 2018, 18:10 PM IST

Romania outclass Lithuania to keep alive promotion hopes

Second-half strikes by Claudiu Keseru and Nicolae Stanciu wrapped up a comfortable victory that left the unbeaten Romanians second on nine points from five games.

Nov 18, 2018, 17:55 PM IST

UEFA Nations League: Sweden beat Turkey to set up showdown with Russia

Having thrown away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 when the sides met in Stockholm, Sweden coach Janne Andersson sent out a defensively-minded team, with defender Martin Olsson slotting in on the left wing. 

Nov 18, 2018, 17:49 PM IST

UEFA Nations League: Draw with England would be something fantastic for Croatia's Dalic

Nonetheless, Dalic knows that in-form England, who have won three and drawn one of their last four games, will cause his side problems, meaning any points, regardless of the consequences, will be positive. 

Nov 18, 2018, 17:45 PM IST

Denmark beat Wales 2-1 to claim UEFA Nations League promotion

Denmark`s Kasper Schmeichel had to be at his best to keep out a stunning late free kick by Bale which he palmed away as it arrowed towards the top right-hand corner of his goal. 

Nov 17, 2018, 12:59 PM IST

UEFA Nations League: Batshuayi double gives Belgium 2-0 win over Iceland

The hosts, number one in FIFA`s world rankings, were missing several players due to injury, with striker Romelu Lukaku ruled out a day before the match to bring Batshuayi into the starting line-up.

Nov 16, 2018, 14:23 PM IST

UEFA Nations League: Jedvaj double gives Croatia dramatic 3-2 win over Spain

Victory avenged Croatia`s 6-0 drubbing by Spain in the reverse fixture and their coach Zlatko Dalic feels confident his World Cup runners-up can win the group.

Nov 16, 2018, 14:12 PM IST

Football has been unfair to us: Spain coach Luis Enrique

Spain still top Group 4 with six points after four games but to reach the final round they need England to draw with Croatia in the group finale on Sunday. 

Nov 16, 2018, 13:54 PM IST