Andreas Cornelius struck twice in the second half as France s Nations League title defence began with a shock 2-1 loss to Denmark in Paris.
France took the lead through Karim Benzema at the Stade de France, the venue where he lifted the Champions League with Real Madrid six days earlier, but they were unable to see out the win.
Trabzonspor striker Cornelius volleyed in a delightful equaliser soon after being introduced from the substitutes bench and then fired in a winner two minutes from time to stun France, who lost Kylian Mbappe to a first-half injury.
Denmark join Austria, who beat Croatia 3-0 elsewhere on Friday, at the top of Group A1.
Cornelius with two goals against France to give Denmark the lead!
— UEFA Nations League (@EURO2024)
Former England midfielder Izzy Christiansen believes an English team winning the Champions League would be “massive” for the Women’s Super League.
No English team has won the competition except Arsenal in 2007, although Chelsea have come within touching distance of the trophy after reaching the 2021 final, but were beaten 4-0 by Barcelona in Gothenburg.
The Blues are hoping to go one step further this season as they continue their campaign with two semi-final ties against Barcelona this month and Christiansen believes an English Champions League winner would be beneficial for the WSL.
“Chelsea have been knocking on the door for the last three or four seasons with the Champions League,” she told the PA news agency.
“Everyone knows you almost ha…
Daniel Maldini, son of Italy great Paolo, made his international debut in their 4-1 win over Israel, becoming the third generation of his family to play for the Azzurri.
Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Mateo Retegui and Davide Frattesi scored the goals, ensuring they remained top of their Nations League group after four games.
Maldini came on as a 74th-minute substitute to replace Giacomo Raspadori on Monday, with his father, who earned 126 caps for the national team, watching from the stands.
It is the first time three generations of a family have played for Italy s national team, with Paolo Maldini s final match coming 22 years and 118 days ago, while Cesare Maldini, Daniel s grandfather, played for the last time 61 years and one day ago.
I m happy that my parent…
Robert Lewandowski s return to Bayern Munich was not a fruitful endeavour as a wasteful Barcelona were swept aside in a 2-0 Champions League defeat.
Second-half goals from Lucas Hernandez and Leroy Sane condemned Xavi s side to yet another loss in Bavaria, a historically poor hunting ground for the Catalan giants.
Barcelona were unable to capitalise on a dominant first half, with Lewandowski spurning some fine opportunities, while Pedri struck the post after the visitors had fallen two behind.
A fightback never appeared likely, with Bayern producing a stellar display in the second period after a frustrating first 45 minutes.
After an end-to-end start, Barcelona looked the more threatening, with Pedri forcing Manuel Neuer to make a smart save and Lewando…
Premier League strugglers Newcastle United have confirmed Rob Elliot will miss a number of months due to a knee injury, ruling the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper out of Euro 2016.
Elliot was injured during Ireland s 2-2 international friendly draw against Slovakia on Tuesday and Newcastle, who are 19th, revealed he has damaged his anterior cruciate ligament.
Rob has returned to Newcastle and has been assessed by the club s doctor, a Newcastle statement read.
He will now commence a programme of treatment and rehabilitation. Regrettably, the severity of this injury will rule Rob out for a number of months.
Everyone connected with Newcastle United wishes Rob the very best for his recovery.
Thank you to everyone for their kind messages.will com…
Gareth Bale has been included in Wales squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia, despite missing Real Madrid s win over Real Valladolid on Sunday through injury.
The forward appeared to suffer an ankle injury last week during Madrid s shock 4-1 home loss to Ajax in the Champions League which dumped the holders out of the competition at the last-16 stage.
Bale was then not involved as Madrid came from behind to beat Valladolid, which proved to be Santiago Solari s final match in charge before Zinedine Zidane s return to the club was confirmed on Monday.
Wales boss Ryan Giggs has included Bale as part of his 31-man squad for the friendly with Trinidad and Tobago next Wednesday and the nation s first Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia four day…
With the producing another sensational campaign at both ends of the table last season, England’s second-tier has cemented its spot as one of European football’s most exciting domestic leagues.
Watching the 2024/25 campaign officially get underway this weekend, all of the Championship’s heavy hitters will be looking to make their own early statements.
In what could prove to be yet another Championship rollercoaster ride this season, we have taken a look at who have been installed as the early title contenders.
Leeds
Suffering heartbreak at Wembley on May 16th as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Southampton in last season’s play-off final, fans were clearly left frustrated by what they had billed as a real opportunity to book an immediate Premier Leag…
Luis Enrique said Kylian Mbappe is in a good state of mind to return to his Paris Saint Germain side ahead of Saturday’s Ligue 1 meeting with Toulouse.
The striker was absent from the squad for the opening-weekend goalless draw with Lorient following a tumultuous summer in which a dispute over his future left him training separately from the first team.
The 23-year-old has only a year to run on his current contract and has stated his reluctance to sign renewed terms, but has been brought back into the fold and is in line play on Saturday.
The Parisian squad to face Toulouse.
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English)
The manager said he is happy to have a player of the World Cup-winner’s ability available as he looks to win the title in his fir…
Leicester City midfielder Andy King says his stunning Premier League triumph at club level gives him belief that Wales can spring a similar upset to win Euro 2016.
Claudio Ranieri s Foxes upset odds as high as 5,000/1 to secure Leicester s first top-flight title and turn English football on its head.
Wales will contest their first major international tournament since 1958 and, despite the presence of stars such as Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, are not expected to trouble Europe s elite.
But Greece were shock winners of the European Championship in 2004 and King sees no reason why Chris Coleman s side cannot replicate those feats.
The whole Leicester thing has given everyone belief, King said.
You do not have to be France or Spain to win the Euro…
Switzerland booked their spot at Euro 2020 after cruising to a 6-1 win over Gibraltar at Victoria Stadium on Monday.
Their nervy 1-0 win over Georgia on Friday kept them top of Group D ahead of the final round of fixtures and they never looked in danger of relinquishing that position with a dominant display.
Cedric Itten – who scored the winner against Georgia – set them on their way after 10 minutes, with Ruben Vargas and Christian Fassnacht adding further goals after the interval.
The hosts pulled one back through Reece Styche in the 74th minute – just their third goal of the qualifying campaign – but Switzerland reasserted their superiority through Loris Benito, a second goal from Itten and a late strike from Granit Xhaka.
The result meant Vlad…