Tag: Nations League

Late Equalizer Saves Spain In Germany Nations League Debut

Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Germany, Spanish Football
Germany and Spain played out what can be considered a fair draw, as neither side excelled in the opening fixture of the UEFA Nations League. Chelsea's new striker Timo Werner broke the deadlock for the hosts on the 51st minute, but Valencia's Jose Luis Gaya was the unexpected hero for the visitors as he tapped home the equalizer after the end of added time.
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Who Are The 37 Italy Players Called-up by Roberto Mancini?

FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Serie A, Uncategorized
Italy CT Mancini revealed the names of the 37 players called up for the national team's upcoming fixtures against Bosnia and the Netherlands on September 4 and 7 as part of the second version of UEFA's Nation League competition. With EURO 2021 set to take place next summer, the Nations League will present an opportunity for the coach to test different ideas.
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Jorginho’s Penalty Saves Italy In Nations League Debut

Italy, Nations League, Poland, The Azzurri
A controversial penalty converted by Jorginho allowed Italy to snatch one point out of their Nations League home debut with Poland. Coach Roberto Mancini’s trust in Mario Balotelli was not repaid last night in Bologna, and it took the entrance of Federico Chiesa to shake up an Azzurri side hit in the first half by Neapolitan midfielder Piotr Zielinksi.
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