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Nations League Draw: Spain gets the Netherlands; France to face Germany in last eight

Nations League Draw: Spain gets the Netherlands; France to face Germany in last eight

The draw for the knockout phase and play-offs in the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League provided enticing match-ups as some of Europe’s heavyweights will lock horns, Afrosport reports. The quarter-finals draw will see a tough test for Nations League holders and Euro 2024 champions Spain, as La Roja has been pitted against the Netherlands in a battle between two of last year’s semifinalists. The other games in...

Bayern’s Joao Palhinha sidelined for several weeks with muscle injury

Bayern’s Joao Palhinha sidelined for several weeks with muscle injury

Bayern Munich have announced that midfielder Joao Palhinha will be sidelined for several weeks after suffering an adductor injury while on international duty, Afrosport reports The former Fulham midfielder sustained the injury while training with Portugal, forcing him to withdraw from the squad and miss both of their UEFA Nations League fixtures against Poland and Croatia. "FC Bayern’s medical department has confirmed that Joao Palhinha suffered...

Nations League: Croatia, Denmark clinch quarter-finals spot, San Marino earns historic promotion

Nations League: Croatia, Denmark clinch quarter-finals spot, San Marino earns historic promotion

The UEFA Nations League action continued on Monday as Croatia and Denmark secured a quarterfinal spot, while San Marino claimed a historic promotion with a win over Liechtenstein, Afrosport reports. Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol scored his third international goal and first since the 2022 World Cup in a second-half equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw for Croatia against Portugal in Group A1 as both teams...

Nations League: Germany seal top spot in group, Netherlands secure quarterfinal berth

Nations League: Germany seal top spot in group, Netherlands secure quarterfinal berth

The UEFA Nations League action continued on Saturday as Germany thrashed Bosnia-Herzegovina 7-0 to claim a record tournament win with a game to spare while the Netherlands secures a quarterfinal spot, Afrosport reports. Jamal Musiala gave Germany the lead in the second minute after heading Joshua Kimmich's cross past Nikola Vasilj before Tim Kleindienst right-footed effort doubled the host lead in the 23rd minute, being his...