Tag: International Break

Goal feasts in day one of international break; Iran score 14, Belgium net nine

From Europe to Asia, football pitches across the globe had their nets disturbed quite a lot by the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Son Heung-min, among others.

October 11, 2019

Manchester United news | Watch: Paul Pogba does ‘round the world’ with ease

The 25-year-old looks to be in his element, more often than not, when playing for his country.

October 15, 2018

Italy vs Poland: Last-gasp Cristiano strike gives Azzurri win

Poland also had a couple of chances in the second half with Kamil Grosicki denied by Gianluigi Donnarumma, with Arkadiusz Milik curling over.

October 15, 2018

Brazil make heavy work of beating Saudi Arabia in friendly

Brazil will next play arch-rivals Argentina on Tuesday.

October 13, 2018

Empty stands a sad sight for Croatia’s Zlatko Dalic in England stalemate

Croatia were completing a UEFA sanction after a swastika symbol was carved into the pitch during a Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy over three years ago.

October 13, 2018

Germany boss Joachim Loew under pressure for Dutch, French tests

Unusually, Loew, who steered Germany to the 2014 World Cup title, has yet to face the press this week, leaving Toni Kroos to defend him on Thursday from Ballack's criticism.

October 12, 2018

Resurgent Paco Alcacer makes his point as Spain crush Wales

The 25-year-old maintained his blistering club form to leave the Wales defence in tatters in a one-sided friendly at the Principality Stadium.

October 12, 2018

UEFA Nations League: Portugal ruin Robert Lewandowski’s century celebration

European champions Portugal scored three times in 20 minutes in the Polish city of Chorzow through Andre Silva (32 minutes), a Kamil Glik own-goal (43) and a strike from Bernardo Silva (52).

October 12, 2018

Colombia vs USA: James Rodriguez shines in victory for South Americans

James put the Cafeteros in the lead with a spectacular effort from the edge of the penalty area in the 36th minute.

October 12, 2018

France vs Iceland: Kylian Mbappe saves Les Blues at the death

France return to competitive action on Tuesday when they host Germany in the Nations League.

October 12, 2018

No Lionel Messi, no problem say Argentina as they maul Iran

Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a near-post header from a left wing cross by Marcos Acuna.

October 12, 2018

England turn to next generation to get creative against Croatia

For all the progress made by the Three Lions in a glorious Russian summer, a familiar lack of midfield authority ultimately undid England as Croatia's Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic took control of their semi-final to come from a goal down in Moscow.

October 11, 2018

Italy with Ukraine draw as Genoa bridge victims remembered on emotional night for Roberto Mancini

With 12,000 fans in attendance, around €105,000 were raised for the disaster fund.

October 11, 2018

Barcelona news | Watch: Phenom Lionel Messi on target in training yet again

The 31-year-old hasn't played for Argentina since the World Cup and speculation is rife he could retire for good.

October 11, 2018

UEFA Nations League: Germany facing striker problem ahead of crunch ties

Being demoted to League B would cause considerable damage to Loew's image, not to mention Germany's reputation as a leading football nation.

October 10, 2018

After Luke Shaw, another injured Manchester United star forced to return from national team duty

Matic is now in a race against time to be fit for United's October 20 clash with Chelsea.

October 10, 2018

Wales ready to test Spain regardless of Gareth Bale’s fitness

Bale is struggling with a groin injury after aggravating the problem during Real's defeat at Alaves on Saturday.

October 10, 2018