Jurgen Klopp's challenging start as Germany manager continued on Sunday as his side were held to a 0-0 draw by a resilient Greece in their UEFA Nations League clash. Despite dominating possession and unleashing 21 shots at the Toumba Stadium, the visitors failed to secure a breakthrough, with a crucial VAR intervention denying them a first-half winner.
Republic of Ireland players continued their political protests ahead of a tense Nations League clash with Israel in Serbia. Captain Caoimhin Kelleher refused a pre-match handshake with opposing skipper Dor Peretz, while the Irish team bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem. The politically charged behind-closed-doors fixture ended in a 1-1 draw.
Head coach Pitso Mosimane made several changes to his starting line-up for the friendly encounter as he looked to test the depth of his squad and give some of his fringe players an opportunity to stake their claim. The changes appeared to pay off as Bafana Bafana produced a disciplined performance to secure victory.
Manchester City Women maintained their flawless start to the Women's Super League season by securing a sensational comeback victory against Arsenal on Sunday. Despite trailing twice in the match, the league leaders roared back to claim all three points. The defeat leaves the North London side languishing in 10th place in the table and significantly trailing in the early title race.
Spain have maintained their perfect start to the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign by securing a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Czechia in Oviedo on Saturday. Early first-half goals from Lamine Yamal and Rodri set Spain on their way, before Mikel Merino sealed the result late on to keep them at the top of Group 3 with nine points, sitting comfortably ahead of England.
Manchester United secured their first consecutive Women's Super League victories since February as Julia Zigiotti scored a superb early chip to defeat Liverpool 1-0. The vital win continues Eva Olid's turnaround after a difficult start to the campaign, bringing her resurgent team level on points with their visitors heading into the upcoming international break.
The Netherlands completed a dramatic second-half comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Greece in their UEFA Nations League Group A2 clash on Thursday. Goals from Fotis Ioannidis and Giorgos Masouras gave the hosts an early advantage, but Virgil van Dijk and a late strike from Tijjani Reijnders ensured Xavi Hernandez's visitors salvaged a vital point.
The 2023 AFCON bronze medalists ran riot in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Eritrea away from home after netting five goals. Relebohile Mofokeng opened the floodgates with a brace as Bafana secured crucial three points and a hefty bump to their goal difference.
England got their Nations League campaign back on track with a straightforward 2-0 victory over ten-man Czechia in Prague. After a disappointing opening defeat to Spain, Thomas Tuchel’s side took full advantage of a first-half red card to cruise to three points at the Fortuna Arena.
Spain have secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League, driven by a spectacular brace from Lamine Yamal. Following their opening win against England, the current world champions displayed relentless attacking football in Seville. The result ensures they sit comfortably at the top of Group 3 with a perfect record after two consecutive victories.
