League B or not to be that is the question – Republic of Ireland talking points
Heimir Hallgrimsson will send his Republic of Ireland team into their decisive Nations League play-off second leg clash with Bulgaria knowing the job is only half-done.
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Haaland helps Norway start their World Cup qualifying campaign with 5-0 rout
CHISINAU: Erling Haaland helped Norway make a positive start to their World Cup qualifying campaign by scoring in a 5-0 rout at Moldova on Saturday. Norway’s third and last World Cup appearance was back in 1998, two years before Haaland was born. Now, Haaland lead a team featuring Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard that bear high expectations of reaching the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The Scandinavian side are favored to win Group I, which also includes Estonia and Israel. Haaland scored Norway’s second goal against the outmatched Moldova. That took his exceptional career haul to 39 goals in 40 appearances for his country since his 2019 debut. Dortmund defender Julian Ryerson opened the scoring for Norway five minutes after kickoff in Chisinau.
Spain coach hails emerging talent ahead of Netherlands clash
VALENCIA: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hailed his team’s “inexhaustible” supply of talent on Saturday, ahead of the Nations League quarter-final second leg clash against the Netherlands. Euro 2024 winners Spain fought back in the 2-2 first leg draw to stay unbeaten in their last 22 competitive games, with Bournemouth center-back Dean Huijsen making his debut as a substitute in Rotterdam on Thursday and impressing. The defender could be paired with the uncapped Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio on Sunday against the Netherlands, after Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi hurt his ankle in the first leg. “For us, many of the (breakthrough) players are not surprising, we know the quality of the raw material we have in this country,” De la Fuente told a news conference. “We can use players who have made history and who are great players today, with exceptional experience...
Hojlund Selebrasi 'Siiiuuu' Lawan Portugal, Ronaldo Ikut Bangga
Rasmus Hojlund merayakan gol ke gawang Portugal dengan selebrasi 'siiiuuu' ala Cristiano Ronaldo. CR7 merasa terhormat selebrasinya ditiru striker Denmark itu.
France midfielder Rabiot has a calf problem and could miss Croatia match
PARIS: France midfielder Adrien Rabiot has a minor calf injury and is doubtful to face Croatia in the return leg of the Nations League quarterfinals on Sunday. Rabiot came off midway through the second half on Thursday in Split, where Les Bleus lost 2-0. “Rabiot has a calf problem and will not train this (Saturday) evening,” Deschamps said at a pre-match news conference. “It looks complicated for tomorrow.” France won the Nations League in 2021 but lost to Croatia 1-0 at home the following year. Before Sunday’s game, France will pay tribute to all-time leading scorer Olivier Giroud, who retired from the national team last year after scoring 57 goals in 137 matches. Thierry Henry is second with 51 followed by Kylian Mbappé on 48.
Donnarumma Terharu Tak Lagi Dicemooh di San Siro
Gianluigi Donnarumma terharu mendapat sambutan hangat dari publik San Siro saat membela Timnas Italia. Ia sebelumnya kerap dicemooh fans AC Milan saat tampil di San Siro.
Kroasia Vs Prancis: Les Bleus Kalah karena Telat Panas
Pelatih Prancis, Didier Deschamps, menilai timnya kalah dari Kroasia karena telat panas. Tim Ayam Jantan baru tampil apik setelah turun minum.
Jeremie Frimpong Mengacak-acak Tim Matador
Timnas Belanda merepotkan Timnas Spanyol dan hampir menang. Semua itu berkat andil Jeremie Frimpong yang mengacak-acak pertahanan Tim Matador.