Nations League wrap: Croatia and Denmark into quarter-finals
Croatia and Denmark completed the Nations League quarter-finals line-up after both avoided defeat in their final group games.
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Netherlands Into Nations League Quarter-Finals As Germany Hit Record Seven
Netherlands outclassed Hungary with a 4-0 victory in their winner-takes-all Nations League encounter on Saturday while record-setting Germany hammered Bosnia and Hercegovina 7-0. Netherlands and Hungary went into the match tied on five points each and with the winner set to join Germany in ensuring their progress from Group A3 to the quarter-finals. First-half penalties by Wout Weghorst and Cody Gakpo sent the Oranje on their way, before Denzel Dumfries and Teun Koopmeiners made the game safe in the second period.
Italy, France Through To UEFA Nations League Quarter-Finals
Italy ensured qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals with a victory over Belgium on Thursday that also guaranteed France a place in the last-eight despite a lacklustre display in a scoreless draw with Israel under tight security in Paris. Lee Carsley, whose brief reign as England coach ends on Sunday, enjoyed an emphatic victory in Athens that put his team top of their pool on goal difference. In Brussels, Italy were economical as they beat Belgium 1-0 in Group A2.
Japan and Slovakia seal places in BJK Cup quarter-finals
Japan and Slovakia produced stunning comebacks to beat Romania and the United States 2-1, respectively, and reach the quarter-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup on Thursday.
France, Italy And Portugal Target Nations League Quarter-Finals
France, Italy and Portugal lead the teams attempting to secure a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, while England's promotion hopes have been hit by a series of withdrawals. With European champions Spain and Germany already qualified for the last eight, six spots are still to be filled going into the final two rounds of group matches over the next week. Unbeaten Italy and Portugal require just a point to advance, while France are well positioned too ahead of the visit of Israel on Thursday -- a game that will be played surrounded by a large police presence.
Higgins in ref row as he crashes out of quarter-finals
A frustrated John Higgins clashed with the referee before losing his quarter-final clash with Chris Wakelin at the International Championship in Nanjing.
East Bengal Beat Nejmeh 3-2 To Enter AFC Challenge League Quarter-Finals
Dimitrios Diamantakos' brace fired East Bengal FC into the knockout stage of the AFC Challenge League 2024-25 as the ISL side edged past Nejmeh SC of Lebanon 3-2 in their final Group A match at Thimphu, Bhutan Friday. East Bengal finished as the Group A winners on seven points to seal progression. The Red and Golds had won 4-0 against Bashundhara Kings (Bangladesh) and drawn 2-2 with Paro FC (Bhutan) in their first two fixtures. East Bengal, who trailed Nejmeh by two points heading into this encounter, took the lead in the eighth minute when Madih Talal's corner kick was inadvertently headed into his own net by Baba Musah at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.
Spurs see off Man City, Man Utd thump Leicester to make League Cup quarter-finals
LONDON : Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester City 2-1 with goals from Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr, while interim Manchester United boss Ruud van Nistlerooy saw his side thump Leicester City 5-2 on Wednesday, putting both sides into the League Cup quarter-finals.