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2018/19 Nations League victors Portugal dominate best XI after Croatia mauling

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2018/19 Nations League victors Portugal dominate best XI after Croatia mauling The first round of League A fixtures in the UEFA Nations League drew to a close on Saturday evening, with Portugal's 4-1 win over 2018 World Cup runners' up Croatia the main talking point of the round. Indeed, As Selecao dominate the team of the round with no fewer than five players to kick off thei...

Euro 2020 simulated: Can England deny French Euro and World Cup double?

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Euro 2020 simulated: Can England deny French Euro and World Cup double? With Euro 2020 officially postponed until 2021, we've looked into what the latter stages of the tournament might have looked like if the top teams were decided by WhoScored.com player ratings from the 2019/20 season.Now #Euro2020 has officially been postponed, we've simulated how the tournament migh...

WhoScored Tipster: Nations League double - Netherlands overpriced again

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WhoScored Tipster: Nations League double - Netherlands overpriced again Swtizerland vs EnglandIt takes one team to actually care about a third place play-off to really make it a game worth watching. While there’s no disguising the fact that both sets of players would rather be on their holidays, Switzerland and England have reason to push for all three points.The ...

Stopping Ronaldo’s Portugal in Nations League final would be major Ballon d’Or statement by Van Dijk

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Stopping Ronaldo’s Portugal in Nations League final would be major Ballon d’Or statement by Van Dijk Virgil van Dijk was asked in the build up to Thursday’s UEFA Nations League semi-final clash with England whether he was sober. An unusual question to ask a professional footballer in 2019, but it had only been a few days since Liverpool beat Tottenham in the Champions League final. “Yes...

Ronaldo leads the way in UEFA Nations League semi-final best XI

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Ronaldo leads the way in UEFA Nations League semi-final best XI Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford (England) - 7.31 ratingEngland were denied a spot in the UEFA Nations League final by the Netherlands, but the 3-1 loss flattered the Three Lions somewhat. Jordan Pickford may have conceded three goals in the defeat in Portugal, but it could have been worse for Gareth Sou...

Assessing the outright Nations League winner odds as England price shortens

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Assessing the outright Nations League winner odds as England price shortens As the UEFA Nations League gets underway with hosts Portugal taking on Switzerland on Wednesday night and favourites to become the first team to lift the trophy, we assess the outright odds and the value play ahead of the semi-finals.Portugal: Best Price - 2.8 (Red Zone) While the gap is shortening ...

All eyes on two young wingers as Netherlands face England

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All eyes on two young wingers as Netherlands face England The second UEFA Nations League semi-final kicks off on Thursday night less than a week after the Champions League final. The two managers could be without new fewer than nine players between them as a result of Tottenham and Liverpool’s progression to the Champions League final. Admittedly, Ro...

The key contests as Netherlands vs Germany rivalry resumes

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The key contests as Netherlands vs Germany rivalry resumes There’s no doubt as to the glamour tie of the day, or indeed the week as far Euro 2020 qualifying is concerned, with Netherlands and Germany coming head-to-head once again in the latest edition of a fierce, long-standing rivalry.Up until recently it’s been the Germans that have approache...

Liverpool midfielder makes the cut in Switzerland dominated League A best XI

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Liverpool midfielder makes the cut in Switzerland dominated League A best XI And then there were four. The UEFA Nations League showpiece will be contested by England, Portugal, Netherlands and Switzerland after the quartet topped their respective groups in League A. Next summer’s title will be decided in Portugal, with the Nations League proving a breath a fresh air af...

Netherlands future shines bright after dominating last two World Champions

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Netherlands future shines bright after dominating last two World Champions It’s been a torrid few years for the Netherlands as far as their national football team is concerned, failing to bridge a generational gap of top class stars. That is, it seems, until now after the Orange conquered World Cup winners France last night having thumped the 2014 champions Germany i...