Football

Spain booked their place in the Nations League quarter-finals on Tuesday, 6 October, while Harry Kane scored twice for England on the night he matched Peter Shilton’s men’s international appearance record. According to UEFA’s matchday report⁠, Mikel Merino’s double secured a 2-1 comeback victory away to Croatia. England won 3-0 against Czechia at Wembley, with Kane

Belgium led France with 13 minutes of normal time left. By the final whistle, France had won 4–1, with substitute Michael Olise involved in three of their four goals. According to UEFA’s match report⁠, Dodi Lukébakio gave Belgium a first-half lead at the Stade de France on Monday. Désiré Doué equalised in the 77th minute before

England midfielder Alex Scott has withdrawn from the squad ahead of Tuesday’s Nations League match against Czechia at Wembley. The Football Association⁠ said on Monday, 5 October, that Scott and defender Ezri Konsa had returned to their clubs for further assessment. Manager Thomas Tuchel will prepare for the match with a squad of 22 players. Scott’s

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo is welcome to return to the national team following his departure from its training camp last week. Ronaldo has not announced that he is returning, and no place in the next squad has been confirmed. Jesus spoke after Portugal beat Norway 2-1 on Sunday, 4 October. He described

Portugal secured a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a 2–1 victory over Norway in Porto on Sunday, 4 October. Gonçalo Ramos scored the winner in the 79th minute after João Cancelo had cancelled out Kristoffer Ajer’s opener. Norway’s evening also brought questions about Erling Haaland’s fitness. The Manchester City striker signalled to the

Super Falcons defender Osinachi Ohale has retired from international football, ending a 16-year career with Nigeria. The 34-year-old announced her decision in a farewell statement on Friday, describing it as a difficult moment after representing the country across several generations of the national team. “After 16 years of wearing the Nigerian jersey, representing my country,

Spain have extended head coach Luis de la Fuente’s contract until 2032, rewarding him for a successful period that has delivered the UEFA Nations League, European Championship and FIFA World Cup. The Royal Spanish Football Federation approved the extension after a meeting of its board on Monday, 21 September 2026. His previous contract was due

Paris Saint-Germain has reportedly decided to focus its campaign for the 2026 Ballon d’Or on Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, despite having a record number of players on the men’s shortlist. French reports citing Le Parisien say the club intends to give greater promotional support to the two forwards as voting for the award progresses.