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Nations League: Ronaldo honoured by Hojlund’s imitation of iconic goal celebration

Nations League: Ronaldo honoured by Hojlund’s imitation of iconic goal celebration

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo says he was honoured by Rasmus Hojlund imitating his iconic 'siu' goal celebration during the UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg with Denmark, Afrosport reports. Hojlund scored the only goal at Parken as the Danes got the early advantage over a star-studded Portuguese side. In celebrating the goal, Hojlund imitated Ronaldo's trademark celebration with the 40-year-old watching from distance. Some fans of...

Nations League: Gravenberch withdraws from Netherlands squad due to injury

Nations League: Gravenberch withdraws from Netherlands squad due to injury

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad ahead of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Spain due to injury, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old picked up a knock during the Reds’ 2-1 EFL Cup final defeat by Newcastle United at Wembley on Sunday and has not recovered in time for the Oranje’s clash with La Roja. Gravenberch has been capped 18 times for the...

Nations League: Mbappe delighted to be back with France after six-month absence

Nations League: Mbappe delighted to be back with France after six-month absence

Kylian Mbappe is delighted to be reunited with the France squad as he prepares to earn his first international cap in six months against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, Afrosport reports. Mbappe missed the October international break due to injury and as well as the November window after Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps opted to rest him after his early struggle for form at...

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Courtois hoping for fresh start after return to Belgium squad

Thibaut Courtois will be hoping for a fresh start to his international career after returning to the Belgium squad following a forced absence of almost two years, Afrosport reports. The 32-year-old was called up to the Red Devils squad for the first time since falling out with former manager Domenico Tedesco in June 2023 which led him to leaving the squad. Rudi Garcia is now in...

Italy or Germany to host UEFA Nations League finals

Italy or Germany to host UEFA Nations League finals

The host for the finals of the Nations League will be between European powerhouses Italy and Germany, who are set to face off in the quarterfinals, UEFA announced on Monday. The Nations League finals, which features the last four matches in the competition, is scheduled to take place from 4-8 June 2025. UEFA, however, has revealed that the winner of the quarterfinals fixture between Italy and...