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European champions Spain secured their place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a dominant 3-0 victory over Serbia on Tuesday. While Spain cruised to victory, Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw against Scotland. Spain, the reigning Nations League champions, became the second team to secure a spot in the quarter-finals, following Germany, by …

Germany secured their spot in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands on Monday, while France triumphed in Belgium and Italy continued their recent resurgence with another win. Jamie Leweling, a Stuttgart forward, scored the only goal for Germany on his debut, ensuring their progression to the next stage. The match, held in Munich, marked …

Real Madrid star and captain of the French national football team, Kylian Mbappé, is reportedly under investigation by Swedish authorities in connection to a rape allegation, according to media outlets in Sweden. Reports on Tuesday, October 15, from Swedish sources claim that Mbappé has been accused of rape and sexual assault in Stockholm. However, the 2018 World Cup winner has …

Portugal secured a 3-1 victory against Poland in the Nations League on Saturday, with first-half goals from Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo setting the tone for the win. This result maintains Portugal’s perfect start in Group A1, as they top the group with three wins. Silva opened the scoring in the 26th minute, converting a headed assist from Bruno Fernandes. …

Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka staged an impressive comeback from a set down to defeat Coco Gauff 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday, securing a spot in the Wuhan Open final for the third time. Sabalenka, who won the tournament in 2018 and 2019, extended her undefeated record at the event to 16-0. She will face either Zheng Qinwen or Wang Xinyu in …

England’s interim manager, Lee Carsley, has confirmed that Harry Kane will not be part of the starting line-up for Thursday’s Nations League match against Greece as the captain is recovering from an injury. Kane sustained the injury during Bayern Munich’s 3-3 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend. The 31-year-old, who holds the record as England’s all-time top goal-scorer, has been …

Wimbledon announced on Wednesday that it will replace its iconic line judges with electronic line-calling, marking a significant shift in the tradition of the grass-court tournament. The smartly dressed umpires and line judges, just like the strawberries and cream and the all-white attire, have been a long-standing symbol of the Grand Slam event. However, Wimbledon is now following the trend …

Lionel Messi shared an emotional tribute to his former Barcelona teammate Andrés Iniesta after the Spanish midfielder announced his retirement on Monday (Oct 7). Iniesta retires as one of football’s all-time greats, with a career that includes triumphs in the FIFA World Cup, Euro 2008 and 2012, and numerous club titles such as the Champions League and La Liga. Messi …