Croatia showed Dutch where they need to improve, says Koeman
ROTTERDAM : Croatia gave the Netherlands a valuable lesson as they reached the Nations League final with a 4-2 extra-time victory on Wednesday, Dutch coach Ronald Koeman said.
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Spain's confidence boosted by Italy win, coach De la Fuente says
ENSCHEDE, Netherlands : Spain's 2-1 victory over Italy in the Nations League semi-finals on Thursday will give them a lot of confidence after a shaky start to the year, head coach Luis de la Fuente said.
Hamilton expects wins mark to fall to Verstappen
MONTREAL : Lewis Hamilton holds the record for Grand Prix wins but the seven-times Formula One world champion recognised on Thursday that Max Verstappen could smash that mark.
Netherlands 2-4 Croatia: Luka Modric and Bruno Petkovic score in extra-time to book Nations League final place
In typically dogged and clever style, Croatia beat the Netherlands in what eventually became a terrific match to set up a Nations League final against either Spain or Italy. Neither side looked much like scoring in a first half high on effort but low on quality. But then on 34 minutes Netherlands strung a few passes together and Teun Koopmeiners made use of the spare man that created, sliding in Donyell Malen who cracked home a low finish into the far corner.
Oranje outfoxed in Rotterdam as Croatia book Nations League final spot
Croatia scored twice in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their Nations League semi-final in Rotterdam on Wednesday and advance to Sunday's decider.
FIFA to create anti-racism taskforce featuring Vinicius
BARCELONA: FIFA will create an anti-racism taskforce in which Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior will have a “prominent role,” the world football governing body said Thursday. Real Madrid winger Vinicius was racially abused by Valencia fans in May in an incident which provoked worldwide outrage, and has been the victim of multiple instances of racism during his time in Spain.
FIFA agrees deal to broadcast Women's World Cup in 34 European countries
LAUSANNE, Switzerland: FIFA on Wednesday (Jun 14) announced it had struck a deal with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to televise the 2023 Women's World Cup, avoiding a controversial blackout in the "Big Five" European nations.
Messi mania reaches fever pitch ahead of Beijing friendly
BEIJING: Messi mania gripped Beijing ahead of a sellout friendly on Thursday evening between world champions Argentina and Australia in the Chinese capital.