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Nations League Round Two Recap: Cristiano Ronaldo Does It Again!

The second round of the Nations League saw Cristiano Ronaldo stealing the stage but there was much more that happened both on and off the pitch. The international break ended just like it began, unable to answer how the coronavirus pandemic can be managed in football. Kylian Mbappé was the notable casualty of national duty, though he will soon return to action.

Portugal thrashed Croatia in their first game of the Nations League A - Here's our full recap of the round

Nations League A Round Recap: Portugal Off To a Stunning Start

September 6, 2020 Awais Khan Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

After a gap of an eternity, international fixtures returned with the resumption of the UEFA Nations League, so here is our full recap of the First Round in the Division A of the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence was the main talking point for the Portuguese team, but his side still did light work of the Croatians who were missing Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric.

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

Late Equalizer Saves Spain In Germany Nations League Debut

September 3, 2020 Michel Sakr 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.

The All-Time Top 11 Spanish Players In Serie A

June 27, 2020 Carlos Molano Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Spal, Spanish Football, Top 11 4 comments

For some reason, very few Spanish players who tried their luck at the Serie A have managed to perform at their best while in Italy. So, we took a look at what the reasons for these unsuccessful transfers might have been and came up with a Top 11 of Spanish players who have played in the Italian top-flight. Do you agree with our choices?

Italy U-21 Defeat Spanish Nemesis with Chiesa Brace

June 16, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff Italian Football, Italy, Spain, The Azzurri, Under 21 European Championship, Under 21 European Championship 2019

Italy U-21 finally broke a spell made of multiple setbacks against the same-aged Spaniards, defeating Luis de la Fuentes’ side 3-1 on Sunday in their opening match in Group A of the U-21 European Championship. The young Azzurri came from behind to level Dani Ceballos’ lead with a double by Federico Chiesa, before setting the score with Lorenzo Pellegrini.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Akinfeev’s Redeem Makes History for Russia

July 2, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Meanwhile In Moscow, Russia, Spain, World Cup, World Cup 2018

The life of a goalkeeper is made of single events that can change a career, for the best or for the worse. 4 years ago in Brazil, Igor Akinfeev had condemned Fabio Capello’s Russia to a disappointing early exit with two colossal blunders. But yesterday, he redeemed himself by saving two penalties from Spain, pushing the host country into the World Cup Quarter Finals.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Spain, One Goal Is Enough

June 22, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Iran, Meanwhile In Moscow, Spain, World Cup, World Cup 2018

If your only strategy is defending to death, it is probable that sooner or later you will end up conceding at least one goal. Especially if your opponent is Spain, and their striker is Diego Costa. This is what happened to Iran tonight, whose coach Carlos Queiroz prepared the game with the one and only idea of keeping the Spanish away from the Asian goal.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Ronaldo Strikes Hard, Spain Fight Back

June 16, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Meanwhile In Moscow, Portugal, Spain, World Cup, World Cup 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo and Spain set the World Cup on fire last night as they staged a spectacular 3-3 tie in the opening match of Pool B. CR7 brought Portugal ahead twice, but in both cases Diego Costa made it even, before Nacho could give Spain the lead. It took a free kick by Real Madrid’s star to equalise again, and wrap up an unforgettable match in Sochi.

Lopetegui’s Sacking Plummets Spain Into Shock

June 13, 2018 Matteo Carnevale Meanwhile In Moscow, Spain, World Cup, World Cup 2018 2 comments

Today, the whole of Spain was left in shock at Football President Luis Rubiales' decision to sack La Roja coach Julen Lopetegui, after the untimely announcement of him signing a deal with Real Madrid for the next season. Sporting director Fernando Hierro was hurriedly named interim manager to lead the team during the World Cup in Russia.

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