Spain’s Nations League triumph calms fears around De la Fuente project
ROTTERDAM: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has quelled the doubts around him by leading his country to Nations League glory and ending a decade-long trophy drought.
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Haji sends Saudi Arabia into Asia U-17 Cup last eight
Talal Haji was the star of the show for Saudi Arabia on Monday, scoring both goals in a 2-0 win over Tajikistan to secure a place in the quarterfinals of the U-17 Asian Cup.
Swiatek plays down the pressure as Wimbledon approaches
As Iga Swiatek navigated her way to a third Roland Garros crown, and fourth Grand Slam trophy overall, earlier this month, the 22-year-old Pole felt like “the whole world was watching” her.
Ukraine war: Both sides suffering heavy losses, Russia-Iran trade pact, Moscow blocking aid
The Ukrainian army said on Monday it had recaptured Pyatykhatky, a village in the south.
Hosts Iraq to face Iran in final of WAFF U-23 Championship
BAGHDAD: Hosts Iraq will face Iran in the final of the WAFF U-23 Championship after the two nations triumphed in the semifinals against Jordan and Oman respectively on Sunday.
Vinicius and Brazil spot on with black strip anti-racism protest
BARCELONA: On a night in which Brazil wore an all-black strip to protest racism in football, Vinicius Junior was on the score sheet and in the spotlight in a 4-1 international friendly win over Guinea.
Portugal triumph in Euro 2024 qualifying as Scotland stun Haaland’s Norway
PARIS: Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Portugal won in Euro 2024 qualifying on Saturday after Scotland produced a stunning late comeback to beat Erling Haaland’s Norway in Oslo.
Rodri aiming to bring back Spain’s ‘winning culture’
ROTTERDAM: Spain midfielder Rodri Hernandez hopes to restore his team’s “winning culture” by beating Croatia on Sunday and winning the Nations League. Manchester City’s goalscoring hero in their Champions League final triumph over Inter Milan last weekend noted only two players in Spain’s squad had won trophies with the national team — Jordi Alba and Jesus Navas. Sevilla wing-back Navas lifted the 2010 World Cup with La Roja, while Alba was part of the side which won Spain’s last trophy at Euro 2012, over a decade ago.