Hero to zero. Wales fire Rob Page after series of poor results
June 24 – The Football Association of Wales has terminated head coach Rob Page’s contract following the country’s failure to qualify for Euro 2024.
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Luis de la Fuente says Nations League is the start of new era
June 19 – Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has said his team’s Nations League victory, the first international title in a decade, could prompt more Spain triumphs in the future.
De la Fuente says the ‘process’ is working as Croatia final nears
June 16 – Luis de la Fuente said he felt vindicated by Spain’s Nations League semi-final win against Italy after a stuttering start to his tenure.
Perisic says Croatia’s advantage is they have beaten Spain before
June 18 – Ivan Perisic has said that Croatia have nothing to fear because of their experience against Spain.
Spain fear Modric and extra time, but nothing else
June 17 – Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said that facing Luka Modric alarms Spain, but that his team as well as midfielder Rodri are at their best to encounter Croatia.
Mancini says no player change needed after Spanish defeat
June 15 – Italy coach Roberto Mancini denied that he needs to bring in the next generation of players faster following his team’s 2-1 defeat in the semi-finals of the Nations League.
Spain edge Italy to set up final with Croatia
By Samindra Kunti in Enschede
June 15 – Spain reached their second consecutive Nations League final with a late strike from Joselu to defeat Italy 2-1 in an absorbing semi-final.
Modric masterclass fuels Croatian championship dream
June 15 – Croatia’s Zlatko Dalic singled out Luka Modric after his man-of-the-match performance in a 4-2 extra-time victory against the Netherlands in the Nations League.
Koeman says Dutch need to step up after Croatia loss
June 15 – Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has said that his side will need to “take steps” following their 4-2 defeat against Croatia.
Veteran Bonucci’s Italian call up giving him a new lease of life
June 14 – Italy veteran Leonardo Bonucci has called playing for his national team “like oxygen”.
Alba’s return for Spain fortifies title ambition
June 14 – Spain oozed confidence ahead of their semi-final against Italy with Champions League winner Rodri reinforcing the squad and Jordi Alba returning.
Netherlands chase home title, Croatia hunt first major championship
By Samindra Kunti in Rotterdam
June 13 – On Wednesday, hosts the Netherlands will take on Croatia in the first semi-final of the Nations League Final Four,.
Modric ready for more Croatian big nights but Real Madrid future in the balance
June 13 – Luka Modric, the 37-year-old Croatian footballer, has expressed his commitment to continue playing for Croatia as long as he remains valuable to the team. His future at Real Madrid remains up in the air.
Van Dijk says he is fit and ready as Dutch confident ahead of Nations League opener
June 13 – Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has dismissed fitness concerns ahead of the Nations League final four as the Dutch go in search of a first international prize since Euro 88.