Switzerland secure Nations League upset over Spain
Switzerland earned a 2-1 win over Spain in the Nations League on Saturday in Zaragoza to knock Luis Enrique's side off top spot in the group.
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Spain 1-2: Switzerland: Manuel Akanji and Breel Embolo produce Nations League upset in Zaragoza
Spain have fallen to a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Switzerland to surrender UEFA Nations League Group A2 lead. Manuel Akanji gave the visitors a shock lead on 21 minutes, dominating Cesar Azpilicueta physically at a corner before heading down and out of the reach of Unai Simon. Ad Spain, playing with Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio as their central attacker, dominated the midfield and the flanks, but had no presence in the Swiss box.
Czech Republic 0-4 Portugal: Diogo Dalot double, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Jota send 2019 winners top of group
Portugal have gone top of their Nations League group after an impressive 4-0 win against the Czech Republic at Fortuna Arena. The visitors arrived in Prague hoping to climb to the summit with a win, with Spain, one point and one place ahead of them, taking on Switzerland in the evening’s other Group A2 match.
Djokovic makes stylish return at Laver Cup as Federer watches on
LONDON: Novak Djokovic made an impressive return after two months out of action as the Team Europe star thrashed Team World’s Frances Tiafoe 6-1, 6-3 with Roger Federer cheering him on at the Laver Cup on Saturday. Djokovic showed no signs of rust as he played for the first time since winning the seventh Wimbledon crown of his remarkable career in July.
Fritz beats Norrie at Laver Cup as Federer watches on
Team World's Taylor Fritz defeated Team Europe's Cameron Norrie to level the Laver Cup at 4-4 on Saturday as the tennis world dealt with the hangover from Roger Federer's emotional farewell party.
Carlos Alcaraz Live Tweeting Through Roger Federer's Last Match Is Basically All Of Us
As the legendary Roger Federer stepped onto the court at the O2 Arena in London to play his final professional tennis match, there was an outpouring of emotions across the world. Even in countries like India, where the match began late in the night, several fans stayed up to watch the historic match as Federer teamed up with long-time rival and good friend Rafael Nadal to take on Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock in a doubles match. As the match was played out, Carlos Alcaraz, the newly crowned US Open champion, took to Twitter to basically live-tweet the whole game.
Roger Federer retirement: 'I couldn't sleep, he's my idol' - Matteo Berrettini very emotional over farewell
Matteo Berrettini has spoken of how emotional he has been since his «idol», Roger Federer, retired from professional tennis at the Laver Cup. The Italian, who overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime of Team World on Saturday to secure two points for Federer's Team Europe, explained that he «couldn't sleep» because he was so moved by the Swiss superstar's farewell. Ad For Berrettini, it was a hugely significant moment being on the same team as Federer when he bowed out from competitive tennis, and he admitted that he would probably not even be a player himself had it not been for the 41-year-old's impact.
Spain vs Switzerland, UEFA Nations League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Group B topper Spain take on Switzerland in a crunch Nations League game at the Estadio La Romareda in Zaragoza. La Roja have won their last two group games, and a win against Switzerland would guarantee them the top spot in the group. However, a defeat might prove costly, as Luis Enrique's men will have to beat Portugal away in Braga on Tuesday. Real Betis forward Borja Iglesias, who has been in top form in La Liga this season, has been included in the squad for Spain's both games and could be the answer to his country's long-term problem question.