Portugal secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Norway in the UEFA Nations League, maintaining their perfect start to the group stage. Despite Erling Haaland finding the net for the hosts, clinical finishing from Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos ensured the Selecao left Ullevaal with all three points.
With the draw in the Netherlands and the defeat against Greece, Jürgen Klopp has made a historically poor start as head coach of the Germany national team.
Jurgen Klopp suffered his first defeat as Germany boss following a frustrating 1-0 loss to Greece in Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League (League A, Group 2).
Portugal maintained their perfect start to the Nations League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Norway in Oslo, capitalising on a disastrous error from goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. While Erling Haaland managed to find the net yet again for the hosts, the Selecao proved too clinical as they brought Norway's long unbeaten home run to an abrupt end.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has firmly rejected the idea of rotating his key players during the demanding Nations League window, describing any notion of resting stars to please club managers as complete madness. Following a narrow defeat to Spain, Tuchel insists his sole focus remains on fielding his strongest possible lineup to secure a vital victory against Czechia.
Sandro Tonali has delivered a blunt assessment of the current Italy squad, admitting the Azzurri lack a marquee superstar following their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Belgium in the UEFA Nations League. The Tottenham midfielder has called for supporters to remain patient as Roberto Mancini attempts to integrate a new generation of talent into the national team set-up.
Lamine Yamal of Barcelona did not hold back on self-praise before the Ballon d'Or vote. In an interview with the Guardian, the teenager was characteristically self-assured.
Spain have been crowned champions of the U-20 Women's World Cup following a tense penalty shoot-out victory over North Korea. After a gruelling goalless draw over 120 minutes, the Spanish side held their nerve from the spot. This triumph cements Spain's absolute dominance in global football, adding to the recent unprecedented successes of their senior men's and women's teams.
