International Football
With new managers at the helm of both nations, here are our England and Republic of Ireland predicted lineups ahead of their Nations League meeting in Dublin on Saturday. Interim boss Lee Carsley’s Three Lions take the short flight over the Irish Sea to take on Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. The two […]
Northern Ireland face Luxembourg in Belfast on Thursday night in the Nations League, with a squad value almost double that of their opponents. The Irish are in action for the first time since their 2-0 friendly victory over Andorra in June. So far this year, they have also beaten Scotland, while drawing with Romania before […]
We’ve taken a look back at the four English Ballon d’Or winners, with six of this year’s crop nominated for the men’s award in 2024. Six of England’s Euro 2024 finalists have made the 30-man shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Three Lions captain Harry Kane is joined by fellow forwards Cole Palmer and Bukayo […]
Scotland will host Poland at Hampden Park in the Nations League on Thursday, with their squad value £20 million more than Poland’s. The Scots are back in action for the first time since they were knocked out in the Group Stages of Euro 2024. A 5-1 thumping against hosts Germany was followed by a spirited […]
Wales host Turkey in Cardiff in the Nations League on Friday night, with a squad worth less than half that of their opponents. The international break sees UEFA Nations League fixtures back on our screens, with Wales and Turkey facing off in Group 4 this week. Wales will be looking to move on from the […]
International minnows San Marino are targeting their first win in competitive football as they face Liechtenstein in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday. Rated 210th in the world according to FIFA’s latest official rankings, San Marino is a tiny enclave surrounded by northern Italy. With a population of just 33,000 the country’s football team are […]
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has hit out at winger Steven Bergwijn after his move to Saudi Arabia. The 26-year-old former Tottenham man joined Al-Ittihad from Ajax on Monday in a deal worth £17.7m. Bergwijn spent two years back in the Dutch capital after leaving Spurs, but now joins the likes of Fabinho, Karim Benzema, Moussa Diaby […]
Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not planning his international retirement any time soon. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus star now plays in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr. Even at the grand old age of 39, he has once again been named in Portugal’s squad for their upcoming Nations League matches. Portugal […]
Uruguay legend Luis Suarez has announced his retirement from international football in an emotional farewell. The Inter Miami striker broke down in tears as he told the press that Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Paraguay would be his last appearance for Uruguay. Suarez is his nation’s all-time leading goalscorer. The former Ajax, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid […]
