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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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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The Republic of Ireland’s winless run continued tonight as they drew 0-0 with Bulgaria. The result means they retain their status in League B of the Nations League but Stephen Kenny is yet to taste success as an international manager and his side have now gone seven games without a goal.
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Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick as Spain trounced Germany 6-0 in the UEFA Nations League securing a spot in next year’s finals in the process. The defeat, the nation’s heaviest in 89 years, mounts further pressure on head coach Joachim Low.
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Four players including two Shamrock Rovers players have joined Stephen Kenny’s Ireland squad ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Nations League clash with Bulgaria after Matt Doherty and James McClean tested positive for Covid-19 while Adam Idah was ruled out through injury.
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