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Gonçalo Ramos punishes goalkeeper's blunder as Portugal tops group in Norway
Without Cristiano Ronaldo, left on the bench, Portugal won 2-1 in Oslo thanks to goals from João Felix and Gonçalo Ramos, and takes sole lead of Nations League group 4.
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Republic of Ireland players refuse handshakes and bow heads during Israel anthem in Nations League
Republic of Ireland players declined to shake hands with their Israeli opponents and bowed their heads during Israel's national anthem before Sunday's UEFA Nations League match at the Nagyerdei Stadion, in a show of solidarity over the conflict in Gaza.
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Camavinga opens up about pain of Deschamps snub ahead of 2026 World Cup
Ahead of Belgium-France, Eduardo Camavinga admitted he was deeply affected by his exclusion from Didier Deschamps' 2026 World Cup squad, while praising the confidence Zinédine Zidane now shows in him.
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Chelsea and Barcelona target Bastoni as Inter value defender at €65m
Alessandro Bastoni has emerged as a shared transfer target for Chelsea and Barcelona, with Transfermarkt valuing the Inter Milan centre-back at €65m. The 27-year-old Italy international is contracted at the San Siro until June 2028.
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RTÉ strips back Ireland vs Israel Nations League coverage amid genocide findings
Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ will air the Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixtures against Israel without studio presentation, punditry, or Irish commentary, and has declined to take advertising or sponsorship around either game.
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Dembélé disappoints as striker against Turkey, set to captain France against Belgium
Ousmane Dembélé delivered a disappointing performance when deployed as a striker by Zinédine Zidane in France's Nations League opener against Turkey on Friday. He is nonetheless expected to wear the captain's armband against Belgium in the absence of Mbappé.
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Lizarazu crowns Olise best of the three, Mbappé « out of sorts » despite his goal
After France's victory in Turkey (0-1) in Zidane's debut on the bench, Bixente Lizarazu ranked Michael Olise ahead of Dembélé and Mbappé, judging the captain « out of sorts » on the left wing despite his decisive goal.
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Ireland name outfield player Dunne as goalkeeper after Bazunu refuses to face Israel
Republic of Ireland defender Jimmy Dunne has been listed as a goalkeeper in the squad for Sunday's Nations League clash with Israel after Gavin Bazunu withdrew, citing his opposition to 'atrocities in the region'. UEFA rules require three goalkeepers in the matchday squad.
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Mbappé absent, midfield struggling: Zidane faces early challenges before Belgium-France
Three days after a laborious victory in Turkey in his debut on the France bench, Zinédine Zidane must manage without Kylian Mbappé, who is sidelined with a knee injury, and find a midfield formula before facing Belgium in the Nations League.
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Yamal and Kane lead Ballon d'Or race as 11 players reveal their picks
With the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony set for October, players including Raphinha, Declan Rice and Lautaro Martinez have named their favourites — and a clear picture is forming around Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane.
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Mbappé limps out of France duty with knee hyperextension after record goal
Kylian Mbappé has returned to Real Madrid early after sustaining a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee during France's 1-0 Nations League win over Turkey on Friday — the injury coming moments after he scored his record-extending 67th international goal.
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Oyarzabal haunts England again as Spain rally from 2-1 down to extend unbeaten run to 39
Mikel Oyarzabal came off the bench to score a 74th-minute winner at Wembley as Spain overturned a 2-1 deficit to beat England 3-2 in the Nations League, stretching their unbeaten run to 39 games.
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Spain Stuns England at Wembley Despite Kane's Missed Penalty
Trailing 2-1 at halftime after Harry Kane missed a penalty, Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 on Saturday at Wembley in the opening match of their Nations League campaign, thanks to goals from Baena and Oyarzabal.
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Knee Tendon Injury: Mbappé Faces Lengthy Absence After Turkey-France
Kylian Mbappé suffered a left knee tendon injury during France's 0-1 victory over Turkey on Friday in the Nations League and will miss the rest of the international break. A specialist physiotherapist warns the injury could sideline him for an extended period, depending on the severity of the damage.
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Haaland shielded from press as Man City's guilty verdict dominates Norway camp
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken confirmed Erling Haaland was excused from a pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's Nations League clash with Portugal, with the decision made to protect the striker's focus following Manchester City's guilty verdict on 114 of their 115 Premier League charges.
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Sagnol sacked by Georgia after goal conceded in 99th minute against Northern Ireland
Willy Sagnol has been dismissed as Georgia's head coach following a home defeat to Northern Ireland (0-1), with Shea Charles scoring in the 99th minute. The French manager had led the Crusaders for five and a half years.
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Republic of Ireland to fulfil controversial Israel Nations League fixtures after squad vote
The Republic of Ireland will play their UEFA Nations League matches against Israel after a majority of players voted to proceed, the Football Association of Ireland confirmed on Saturday. The opening fixture is scheduled for Sunday in Debrecen, Hungary.
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Bazunu boycotts Ireland vs Israel as teammates hold emergency meeting over Nations League fixture
Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has told Republic of Ireland bosses he will not play Sunday's UEFA Nations League match against Israel in Hungary, with teammates now holding an emergency meeting that could see further withdrawals.
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Kane emerges as strong favourite for Ballon d'Or after best season
On the eve of England's Nations League clash with Spain, Harry Kane acknowledged holding his best chance of winning the Ballon d'Or, backed by 61 goals in 51 matches and three titles with Bayern Munich last season.
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Mbappé suffers knee injury while scoring winning goal against Turkey
Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute but sustained a tendon injury to his left knee during France's 1-0 victory in Turkey on Friday. Head coach Zinédine Zidane confirmed the 27-year-old attacker's early return to Madrid.
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