Tag: Nations League
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Nations League: Luka Modric becomes second most capped player in European history
Croatia captain, Luka Modric, became the second most capped player in European history on Sunday. The Real Madrid veteran midfielder achieved this feat after leading Croatia to beat Poland 1-0 in the Nations League clash. The former Tottenham Hotspur star scored a second half free kick during the encounter at Opus Arena. Following the game,…
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I’ve won two trophies with Portugal, don’t need World Cup – Ronaldo
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has insisted he doesn’t need to win the World Cup. The 39-year-old stated this while speaking to reporters, after scoring his 900th career goal as they beat Croatia 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday. Diogo Dalot had given his country the lead, before Ronaldo volleyed in a second. When asked about what else…
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Nations League: Portugal coach Martinez opens up on calls to drop Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has opened up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s availability for their upcoming Nations League clash against Croatia. Portugal will play the 2018 World Cup runners-up in Benfica on September 5. 39-years-old Ronaldo was unable to score a single goal at Euro 2024. His national team crashed out of the competition in the…