France head coach Didier Deschamps has dropped Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe from Les Bleus squad for this month's matches in the UEFA Nations League, Afrosport reports. The 56-year-old former France international revealed in an interview on Thursday that the decision to not include Mbappe in the squad was a "one-off" adding that the striker was eager to join the rest of his compatriots. “I had...
In Tuesday's UEFA Nations League matches Croatia travelled to Stadion Narodowy to face Poland in a crucial fixture, with the score ending in a 3-3 draw after a six-goal thriller. Poland struck early, with Piotr Zieliński scoring in the fifth minute, but the lead was short-lived, as Croatia responded with three goals within seven minutes. Borna Sosa equalised in the 19th minute, followed by Petar Sučić...
Daniel Maldini says he felt a ‘strong sensation’ after his record-breaking Italy debut in the 4-1 win over Israel in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, Afrosport reports. The Monza midfielder made history when he came on for Napoli in the 74th minute, becoming the first time three generations of a family played for the Azzurri after his father Paolo Maldini and grandfather Cesare. Daniel like...
Spain and Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has suffered a minor injury setback, Afrosport reports. The 17-year-old has reportedly suffered a left hamstring strain following tests that were carried out on the player on his return to Barcelona. A statement from the Catalan club on Monday read: "Tests carried out this morning on first team player Lamine Yamal have confirmed that he has a left hamstring strain....
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal will not play a part in Spain’s UEFA Nations League match against Serbia on Tuesday after suffering a muscle strain, Afrosport reports. The 17-year-old was replaced by Sergio Gomez in the 93rd minute in Spain’s 1-0 win over Denmark on Saturday. The teenager was pictured limping back to the team bus after the match, sparking suggestions of a possible injury. However, as part of a...
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