Deschamps defends Mbappé after dismal performance in a gloomy setting
France secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Nations League on Thursday evening, but that was about all there was to say. The team, led by coach Didier Deschamps, delivered little in a dismal setting against Israel (0-0), which led to the focus once again turning to Kylian Mbappé afterwards.
Koeman leaves Zirkzee and Kluivert out of the Netherlands squad
Head coach Ronald Koeman has decided not to include Joshua Zirkzee and Justin Kluivert in the Netherlands squad for the Nations League match against Hungary. This became clear on Saturday.
Acrobat Ronaldo carefully considers retirement: 'In one or two years'
Cristiano Ronaldo will retire from football within one or two years. The captain of Portugal shared this after the match against Poland, where, at 39 years old, he still showcased his skills with a bicycle kick.