England Under-21s top European Championship group after win in Czech Republic
England Under-21s went top of their European Championship qualifying group after beating the Czech Republic 2-1 in Ceske Budejovice.
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First Nathalie Maillet Challenge trophy goes to EWC pole ace Hanika
Karel Hanika is the recipient of the first Nathalie Maillet Challenge trophy for his epic 2m18.845s lap of the 6.985-kilometre Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps this afternoon. Czech rider Hanika was the only FIM Endurance World Championship ace to set a sub-2m19s lap, a feat he achieved in the Red Rider session of Second Qualifying.
Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to Portugal coach and teammates after coming off the bench vs Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo says Portugal are gunning for their second Nations League crown after kicking-off the campaign with a comeback draw against Spain on Thursday night. Ronaldo was surprisingly dropped for that Group A2 match and Andre Silva preferred to lead the line.
Qualifying report: Hanika goes for a rapid ride on Spa’s EWC rollercoaster
A stunning lap from Karel Hanika ensured YART – Yamaha Official Team EWC claimed a second consecutive pole position in this season’s FIM Endurance World Championship, which is returning to the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for the first time since 2001 this weekend. The Czech, who received the Nathalie Maillet Challenge trophy for his charging performance on his Bridgestone-equipped Yamaha YZF-R1, was the only rider to dip below the 2m19s barrier.
Spain 1-1 Portugal: Fernando Santos defends his decision not to start Cristiano Ronaldo for Nations League opener
Portugal boss Fernando Santos has defended his decision to drop Cristiano Ronaldo from his starting XI against Spain for their Nations League opener on Thursday night. Ronaldo, who is the country's record goalscorer with 115 goals, came on as a 62nd minute substitute but failed to score in the 1-1 draw. A late strike from Braga winger Ricardo Horta rescued a point for the visitors.
How to watch Czech Republic U21s vs England U21s: TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
England U21s have the opportunity to leapfrog Czech Republic U21s with a win to go top of their group in the European Championships qualifying groups on Friday.
Spurs could now sign 'outstanding' colossus who wins more duels than Hojbjerg and Bentancur
Tottenham Hotspur have been ‘offered’ the chance to sign West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek, according to a report from Football Insider.
Soccer-Ronaldo omission against Spain 'tactical', says Santos
(Reuters) - Portugal manager Fernando Santos defended his decision to drop Cristiano Ronaldo from the starting line-up for their Nations League opener against Spain, saying he was confident that the forward could make a greater impact off the bench.