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Super Spain hit six as Germany get first World Cup qualifying win
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» PARIS - Mikel Merino scored a hat-trick as a majestic Spain thumped Turkey 6-0 away in World Cup qualifying on Sunday, while a brilliant Florian Wirtz free-kick helped Germany beat Northern Ireland 3-1 to get their bid up and running.
Spain edge Netherlands on penalties, set up France Nations League semi-final
AFP, Published on 24/03/2025
» PARIS - Holders Spain beat the Netherlands on penalties after a dramatic quarter-final second leg in Valencia finished 3-3 on Sunday to set up a Nations League last-four clash with France, who edged Croatia in a shoot-out after a 2-2 aggregate draw.
Spain grab late leveller against Dutch in Nations League, Croatia down France
AFP, Published on 21/03/2025
» PARIS - Mikel Merino's 93rd-minute equaliser earned Spain a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in Nations League quarter-final first leg action on Thursday, while Croatia have one foot in the semi-finals after beating France 2-0.
Late own goal gives France 1-0 win over tame Belgium
Reuters, Published on 02/07/2024
» DUESSELDORF: An 85th-minute deflected shot by Randal Kolo Muani, listed as a Jan Vertonghen own goal, gave France a nervy 1-0 win over a disappointing Belgium on Monday and sent them into the quarter-finals despite another poor show by their misfiring forwards.
Brilliant Belgium back on track with 2-0 win over Romania
Reuters, Published on 23/06/2024
» COLOGNE, Germany: A goal by Youri Tielemans after 73 seconds and a late one for Kevin De Bruyne gave Belgium a 2-0 win over Romania in an incredible, action-packed game on Saturday that set up a final round showdown with all four teams in Group E on three points.
Slovakia stun wasteful Belgium as VAR twice denies Lukaku
Reuters, Published on 18/06/2024
» FRANKFURT, Germany: Ivan Schranz scored Slovakia’s quickest goal at a major tournament to take his side to a gritty 1-0 victory over a wasteful Belgium in the European Championship on Monday, providing the first upset of the continental finals in Germany.
Portugal notch 10th straight win, Serbia qualify for Euro 2024
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» PARIS - Portugal finished their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 100-percent record by beating Iceland 2-0 on Sunday, after Serbia booked their place at next year's finals in Germany and Romelu Lukaku scored four goals for Belgium.
Can Mourinho lead Roma all the way to another European final?
AFP, Published on 08/11/2023
» PARIS - Off the pace in Serie A, Roma may once again be relying on Jose Mourinho to lead them on a long European run in order to save their season.
Liverpool thump Toulouse as Brighton get first win in Europe
AFP, Published on 27/10/2023
» PARIS - Liverpool eased Toulouse aside 5-1 to register a third straight Europa League win Thursday, while Brighton beat ailing Dutch giants Ajax for the club's first ever victory in continental competition.
Belgium v Sweden Euro qualifier abandoned after Brussels shooting
AFP, Published on 17/10/2023
» PARIS - Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden was abandoned at half-time and fans were kept in the stadium for security reasons after two Swedes were shot dead in an attack in Brussels on Monday.