For the second time in a fortnight, the Netherlands conceded a late goal against Wales, but managed to score one themselves to win the game. Elsewhere, Belgium beat Poland through an early goal from Michy Batshuayi. Lightning struck twice in Feyenoord on Tuesday night when the Oranje scored a 93rd-minute winner to beat Wales – who had only leveled the tie two minutes earlier. The events repeated themselves six days after the sides’ last meeting in Cardiff. Netherlands took the lead in the 17th minute through Noa Lang. The winger cut inside and out, throwing the defenders off their balance, before lashing in a powerful…
Author: Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish is a football expert who has a keen interest in tactics and player recruitment aspects of the sport.
Germany put five past the reigning European champions Italy in Group A3 of UEFA Nations League. Meanwhile, England suffered their biggest home defeat in almost a century at the hands of Hungary. Die Mannschaft took the lead ten minutes into the match through Joshua Kimmich. The Bayern Munich midfielder burst through the middle of the Italian box to get to the end of a David Raum cross, which he guided past Gianluigi Donnarumma for the opener. Credit: UEFA Ilkay Gundogan doubled Germany’s lead from the spot on the stroke of half-time after Alessandro Bastoni had barged into Jonas Hofmann from behind. Thomas Muller made it 3-0 six minutes after the interval, smashing a…
The Reds have broken their transfer record to sign SL Benfica hitman Darwin Nunez, the club announced on Tuesday night. The Uruguayan arrives on a six-year deal and could replace the outgoing Sadio Mane in the squad. The 22-year-old is yet to receive his work permit and international clearance but, barring any unforeseen circumstance, will represent Liverpool for the next six seasons. While Liverpool kept the cost of the transfer undisclosed, the details of the same were revealed by Nunez’s former club Benfica a day earlier on Monday. The Portuguese giants confirmed through a statement that the Reds will pay…
Tottenham have agreed a fee with Brighton & Hove Albion for the transfer of central midfielder Yves Bissouma. Middlesbrough right-back Djed Spence could follow the Mali international, with the youngster opting for a move to Spurs ahead of Nottingham Forest. As per the Times, the North London club will pay Brighton 25 million pounds for Bissouma, who will undergo a medical later this week before formally completing the move. However, controversy could follow the Mali international to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium; he is currently under a police investigation after accusations of sexual assault surfaced against him in October 2021. https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1515694065899163653…
Bayern Munich have signed AFC Ajax midfielder Ryan Gravenberch on a five-year contract, the club confirmed on Monday night. The Bavarians beat competition from their European counterparts to sign the 20-year-old Dutchman, paying the Amsterdam club 18.5 million euros up front – plus an additional 5.5 million in add-ons – to complete the deal. Speaking to the Bayern website for the first time since his move, Gravenberch claimed that he chose the Bundesliga champions as his next club to win trophies. “When the offer came from FC Bayern, I didn’t have to think about it for long. FC Bayern are…
Four games into their 2022/23 UEFA Nations League A campaign, reigning champions France are bottom of their group with two points and out of contention for the final four. On Monday night, Les Bleus’ suffered a 1-0 loss against Croatia, which confirmed their elimination from playoff qualification. Instead, with two games left in this edition of the tournament, the current world champions are at risk of relegation to League B. France conceded the only goal of the game five minutes after kickoff. The referee spotted Ibrahima Konate’s foul on Ante Budimir during a set-piece, pointed to the spot, and stayed with his decision despite a VAR…
The Gunners have signed Brazilian youth international Marquinhos on a long-term contract, the club confirmed on Monday night. They paid Sao Paulo a fee in the region of 3.5 million euros to bring the 19-year-old on board after he had rejected multiple offers from his boyhood club to renew his contract, which would’ve expired this summer. The forward made his debut for Sao Paulo as an 18-year-old last July before adding 40 further appearances to his tally over the year. He scored four goals during his time at the club, three of which he netted in 18 appearances in 2022. Credit: Arsenal Arsenal technical director Edu Gaspar spoke…
The Red Devils expect a squad overhaul this summer under incoming manager Erik ten Hag. Recent reports suggest that the club are looking to strengthen right-back and centre-back positions, with Internazionale’s Denzel Dumfries and Alessandro Bastoni their targets. Dissatisfied with their performances in the 2021/22 season, United are prepared to revise several areas of their squad to the liking of new manager ten Hag. According to Mirror, the Dutchman has identified compatriot Dumfries as a potential fix at right-back, a position that remains undetermined for Manchester United given Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s uncertain future at the club. Credit: AP Inter are willing to sell…
The Citizens have officially announced Erling Haaland’s arrival on a five-year deal from Borussia Dortmund. The club confirmed an agreement was in place for the transfer of the Norwegian forward more than a month ago, one which they had little trouble finding after triggering his 60 million euros release clause. The Noregian follows in the footsteps of his father, Alf-Inge, who, almost 22 years to this day, signed for Manchester City in a 2.5 million pounds worth deal from Leeds United. https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1536307786014986242 In his first interview with the club, the younger Haaland called it a proud day for him and his…
Goals in each half helped Spain beat the Czech Republic in Malaga in their fourth 2022/23 UEFA Nations League A, Group 2 encounter. A fast start by the Czechs threatened to silence an otherwise raucous home crowd that had gathered to watch Luis Enrique’s side in their fourth group game this season. However, Unai Simon’s early saves from Vaclav Cerny and Jan Kuchta kept the Czechs at bay, helping the home side grow into the game. The Spanish custodian parried away Cerny’s shot from distance after Spain had conceded possession cheaply before positioning himself perfectly to keep Kuchta’s effort away from his net. Simon’s efforts were rewarded at…