A late Theo Hernández strike broke Belgian hearts as France lined up a date in the UEFA Nations League final against Spain. The near neighbours played out a thrilling encounter in Turin tonight with Belgium racing into a two goal lead by half-time. The World Champions staged a second half comeback to progress to the final.
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The £300m takeover of Newcastle United has officially been completed, with a Saudi-led consortium ending Mike Ashley’s 14-year ownership of the club. The Premier League confirmed the takeover saying it had received “legally binding assurances” that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will not control the club.
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Ferran Torres scored a brace as Spain ended Italy’s record breaking unbeaten run to reach the final of the UEFA Nations League. The Manchester City winger gave the Spaniards an early lead at the San Siro, the sending off of Leonardo Bonucci made life easier for the visitors but Lorenzo Pellegrini’s goal made sure it was a tense finish.
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UEFA have opened an investigation into alleged “discriminatory incidents” during Rangers ‘ Europa League visit to Sparta Prague. It’s believed the investigation centres on Glen Kamara being repeatedly booed by a crowd including 10,000 children throughout the game.
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Claudio Ranieri has arrived at Watford’s training ground after agreeing to become the club’s new head coach. The 69 year old Italian will take over from Xisco Munoz who was dismissed on Sunday after what the club described as a a ‘negative trend’.
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