UEFA Nations League permutations: What results do England need to win their group?

Southgate’s side currently sit second in their group in between Spain and Croatia, but promotion and relegation are still possible for the Three Lions Only one round of the UEFA Nations League remains, with plenty of outcomes and possibilities still on the table – so what are England’s chances of winning their group ahead of Spain and Croatia? …

Character got Netherlands through, says Koeman

The Dutch came from two goals down to draw with Germany, with the manager acknowledging belief rather than quality got them there Ronald Koeman lauded Netherlands’ character after they battled back from 2-0 down to draw with Germany and clinch a place in the Nations League Finals. The Oranje needed a point to progress to the …

Mourinho implies Casillas behind De Gea Spain criticism

The Manchester United boss did not call out his former goalkeeper by name, yet all but identified him when discussing the current Spain No.1 Jose Mourinho claims former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillias is the driving force behind the criticism David de Gea has received for Spain. De Gea has been one of the best …

Americans Abroad: Julian Green saves Greuther Furth from relegation

Click:art craft set The on-loan attacker scored the goal that saved the 2.Bundesliga club from relegation on Sunday Once considered to among the long list of “saviors” of American soccer, Julian Green finally got to play that role this weekend.  Green wasn’t the savior for the U.S. though, but for Greuther Furth instead. The attacker scored the only …

Lloris: France lucky to escape with 2-0 Netherlands defeat

Click:dirt bike helmet Les Bleus suffered their first defeat since their World Cup triumph in Russia, and the Tottenham goalkeeper felt it could have been embarrassing France captain Hugo Lloris admits the world champions were fortunate to only lose 2-0 to Netherlands in Rotterdam. Georginio Wijnaldum and Memphis Depay scored for the resurgent hosts to give …

Sweden play down Lindelof injury fears after he's taken off at half-time of win over Turkey

The Manchester United centre-back has become a valued figure at club level and Jose Mourinho will be relieved he only appears to have a cold Sweden have played down fears surrounding the fitness of Victor Lindelof after he was substituted at half-time of his side’s win over Turkey. The Manchester United defender was taken off in …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Nike to help Real's Neymar bid

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Nike to help fund Neymar to Madrid Nike is willing to help fund Real Madrid’s move for Neymar, AS  reports. Madrid are currently sponsored by Adidas until 2020 but seemingly make only €40 million per …

Lewandowski & Bailey star in the Bundesliga Team of the Season

Click:party gift set Bayern Munich dominated the German top flight once more, but which players made Goal’s Bundesliga Team of the Season for 2017-18? Getty GK: Jiri Pavlenka Despite being firmly in the bottom half of the table, Werder Bremen have the third best defensive record in the Bundesliga. With the reliable Jiri Pavlenka in …

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd open Alex Sandro talks

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Man Utd open Alex Sandro talks Manchester United have made contact with Alex Sandro’s agent, but face competition from Paris Saint-Germain for the Juventus defender, reports Gazzetta dello Sport . Jose Mourinho is expected …

Lewandowski will stay at Bayern and surpass my goal record, says Heynckes

Real Madrid’s reported interest in the Poland international is not altering the German club’s thought process regarding the striker’s future Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes expects Robert Lewandowski to stay at the club for long enough to move above him in the all-time Bundesliga goalscoring charts. Lewandowski continues to be linked with a move to …