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[ad_1] The final round of 2022/23 Nations League group stage fixtures are almost upon us and countries throughout Europe have plenty on the line. While some sides have already secured their fate for better or worse, qualification for next year’s finals is still up for grabs. So how does promotion and relegation work in the UEFA competition? Here’s what you need to know. For the 2022/23 Nations League, the 55 UEFA national teams were divided into four leagues of 16 teams – except League D, which has seven teams divided into one group of four and one group of three. The teams in League ARead More →

[ad_1] Gareth Southgate has insisted that he is the right man for the England job following a disappointing run of results. The Three Lions remain one of the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup this winter, but Southgate’s side have struggled for form of late, failing to win any of their last five games and suffering relegation in the Nations League. Perhaps the most damning stat from this poor run is, despite the wealth of attacking talent in the squad, they haven’t scored a goal from open play in five games. Speaking ahead of England’s Nations League clash with Germany on Monday at WembleyRead More →

[ad_1] Eduardo Camavinga has hailed Real Madrid teammates Luka Modric and Toni Kroos’ influence on his career. The talented young midfielder signed for Los Blancos in 2021 and has impressed thus far, being a key player off the bench last season as the club won the UEFA Champions League. Speaking in an interview with GQ, Camavinga discussed his adaptation to life at Real Madrid and compared the pressure at the club with that at his former club Stade Rennais: “I’m not shy, I talk to anyone really. It’s easy for me and ever since day one everyone was very friendly. “My adaptation was easy andRead More →

[ad_1] All the confirmed promotions and relegations from the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League. Credit: 90min.com[ad_2]Read More →

[ad_1] Virgil van Dijk has praised Netherlands teammate Jurrien Timber and claims the youngster is further ahead in his development than the Liverpool star was at his age. Timber has quickly established himself at Ajax, having previously worked under Erik ten Hag in the Eredivisie. The 20-year-old was a primary target for Manchester United, Ten Hag’s new club, over the summer but Ajax stood firm and eventually kept him at the club. Van Dijk and Timber played together in a back three alongside Nathan Ake in the Netherlands’ 2-0 victory in Poland on Thursday night and the Liverpool defender praised his teammate ahead of theirRead More →

[ad_1] Any clubs hoping to sign Brazilian starlet Joao Gomes will have to trigger his €60m release clause. Liverpool and Real Madrid have both been linked. (Mundo Deportivo) Manchester United are still mulling over whether to offer goalkeeper David de Gea a new deal. The 31-year-old is one of the Red Devils’ biggest earners and United’s wage bill reached a whopping £384m last season. (Telegraph) Manchester City are ‘convinced’ they will sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund next summer, though Liverpool, Chelsea and Man Utd remain in the hunt for the England international. (The Sun) However, Dortmund want an £83m fee paid up front ifRead More →

[ad_1] The Nations League continued on Saturday with no fewer than nine games taking place across Europe. We’re at the point of the campaign where wins and losses can dictate the final standings, and there were some major results in this latest batch of fixtures. Here’s a rundown of the night’s biggest clashes. Spain’s eight-game unbeaten run came to an end in surprising fashion as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Switzerland. Manuel Akanji headed Switzerland ahead midway through the first half, setting the tone for the remainder of the game. The visitors sat back and gifted Spain possession – Luis Enrique’sRead More →

[ad_1] Scotland moved to the top of their Nations League group on Saturday evening with a 2-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland. An enthralling affair saw the visitors take the lead through John Egan, before a rip-roaring second half from the Scots saw goals from Jack Hendry and Ryan Christie to secure the three points. It looked like first blood to Ireland when Troy Parrott thundered home 11 minutes in, but the offside flag that everyone was waiting for came up eventually to rule the strike out. There was no ruling out Egan’s thunderous volley soon after, however. A corner led to some penaltyRead More →

[ad_1] Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi has questioned how Real Madrid could celebrate last season’s Champions League triumph given they are one of three clubs determined to keep the breakaway Super League alive. Real, Barcelona and Juventus have all refused to accept defeat in their quest to form a Super League, despite significant resistance from UEFA, who have threatened to ban the three teams from the Champions League as a result of their plot. With all that rumbling on in the background, Carlo Ancelotti’s men went on to win last season’s Champions League, prompting celebrations from those in charge of Real Madrid – something Al-Khelaifi,Read More →

[ad_1] Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was withdrawn from the Ghana squad to face Brazil on Friday amid concerns over a possible injury. The 29-year-old has played just four times for his club this season, with a thigh problem limiting his involvement, but he made his return with 78 minutes under his belt in the 3-0 win over Brentford just before the international break. The fit-again Partey jetted off on international duty with Ghana and was billed to start Friday’s meeting with Brazil, only to be withdrawn from the squad at the last minute. Local reports suggested Partey had complained of pain in his knee, promptingRead More →