Portugal vs Germany: Euro 2020 team news and prediction
by Ben McAleer
at Jumamosi, Jun 19 2021 09:00
Portugal sit in the driving seat in Group F having secured a 3-0 win over Hungary on Monday evening and can book their spot in the last-16 with a win over powerhouse Germany. After a sub-par showing against France, Die Mannschaft need to get their qualification campaign back on track or they run the...
Watkins and Pedri among ten potential international debutants to watch
by Ben McAleer
at Jumanne, Mac 23 2021 11:35
The first international break of 2021 is upon us and the lengthy period since the previous domestic hiatus has presented a number of players with the chance to impress their international bosses. In the four-month break, there are those who have done enough to warrant a first call up and they'll be ...
England run risk of losing Konsa to become Portugal's missing piece
by Martin Laurence
at Alhamisi, Mac 18 2021 14:30
Gareth Southgate has named his England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with San Marino, Albania and Poland, and despite a number of injuries there were very few surprises. West Brom's Sam Johnstone earns a first call-up in place of first choice Jordan Pickford, who is sidelined, while Ol...
England out but what is still to play for in Nations League A?
by Ben McAleer
at Jumatatu, Nov 16 2020 14:05
With just one round of games to go in the UEFA Nations League group stages, there is still plenty to play for in League A as teams gear up to secure a place in next year's finals and avoid relegation into League B.Here, we look at the permutations surrounding the quest to secure a finals spot and av...
Ronaldo, Fernandes, Felix, Jota: Don't sleep on Portugal to retain Euro crown
by Martin Laurence
at Jumamosi, Nov 14 2020 13:56
Ahead of a clash between the World and European champions as France travel to Portugal in a marquee UEFA Nations League tie tonight. It's the latter that are aiming to not only retain their Euro crown heading into the rescheduled tournament next summer, but also their status as inaugural Nations Lea...
Pogba in need of big France performance against Man Utd star Fernandes
by Josh Wright
at Ijumaa, Nov 13 2020 16:48
I know Paul well and he knows the squad well, France manager Didier Deschamps told France Football at the start of the week. He finds himself in a situation with his club that he can't be happy about, neither in terms of his playing time nor his position.Pogba has only started four of Manchester Uni...
Mbappe and Fernandes make up star-studded UEFA Nations League best XI
by Ben McAleer
at Jumatano, Nov 11 2020 11:50
Portugal have made a sprint start in their bid to defend their UEFA Nations League crown, picking up 10 of a possible 12 points in Group 3. As such, the Selecao dominate the League A best XI so far, with representatives from Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City all featuring.Of those to ...
UEFA Nations League team news and prediction: France vs Portugal
by Ben McAleer
at Jumapili, Okt 11 2020 10:20
Both nations endured contrasting fortunes in their midweek friendly last week. France ran out 7-1 winners against Ukraine, though Andriy Shevchenko's side were heavily affected by a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad, prompting an emergency selection. Portugal, meanwhile, were held to a 0-0 draw by neig...
Centurion sensation Ronaldo stars alongside Griezmann in Best Nations League XI
by Ben McAleer
at Jumatano, Sep 9 2020 10:50
The second round of UEFA Nations League matches drew to a close on Tuesday night with Belgium and France both excelling in respective victories over Iceland and Croatia. The two nations are both represented in the team of the round from League A...GoalkeeperGianluigi Donnarumma kept the Netherlands ...
2018/19 Nations League victors Portugal dominate best XI after Croatia mauling
by Ben McAleer
at Jumapili, Sep 6 2020 11:16
The first round of League A fixtures in the UEFA Nations League drew to a close on Saturday evening, with Portugal's 4-1 win over 2018 World Cup runners' up Croatia the main talking point of the round. Indeed, As Selecao dominate the team of the round with no fewer than five players to kick off thei...