Nations League wrap: Spain thump Croatia, Belgium cruise past Iceland
Croatia suffered the biggest defeat in their history as Spain thrashed them 6-0 in Tuesday’s Nations League, while Belgium beat Iceland 3-0 in their encounter.
Croatia suffered the biggest defeat in their history as Spain thrashed them 6-0 in Tuesday’s Nations League, while Belgium beat Iceland 3-0 in their encounter.
Andre Silva stepped up and scored the decisive goal as Portugal began their Nations League campaign with a 1-0 win over Italy to take control of League A’s Group 3.
Kylian Mbappe illuminated France’s World Cup homecoming, while Olivier Giroud ended his international goal drought to help seal a 2-1 Nations League win over the Netherlands.
Luis Enrique won his first game in charge of Spain as La Roja came from behind to beat England 2-1 at Wembley in the Nations League.
Luke Shaw sent a message to say he was ‘doing fine’ after being carried off in a neck brace during England’s 2-1 Nations League defeat to Spain.
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho converted a 78th-minute penalty as a stuttering Italy earned a 1-1 Nations League draw at home with Poland.
European powerhouses Germany and France played out to a goalless draw, while Wales thumped the Republic of Ireland 4-1 on the opening day of Uefa Nations League fixtures.
Toni Kroos has again rejected Mesut Ozil’s accusations of racism against the German Football Federation (DFB), insisting the national team has proven over many years to be a ‘role model for all society’.
The inaugural 2018-19 Uefa Nations League begins this week, with matches taking place across the continent.
France, Netherlands and Germany have been drawn in a daunting group in the inaugural Uefa Nations League.