Kick Off: Vini.Jr helps Brazil win against Colombia, Netherlands draw with Spain

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Match Reports

Netherlands 2-2 Spain: Merino last-gasp rescuer makes hosts to be held by LaRoja

Mikel Merino scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Spain salvaged a 2-2 draw from the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final tie against the Netherlands, who had Jorrel Hato sent off.

Brazil 2-1 Colombia: Raphinha scores, and Vinícius nettes the last-minute winner

Vinícius won a penalty and scored the decisive goal to help Brazil beat Colombia.

Croatia 2-0 France: Budimir and Perisic's goal give hosts QF advantage

Ivan Perisic rolled back the years with a goal and an assist to help Croatia take control of their Nations League quarter-final with France after a 2-0 win in the first leg.

Denmark 1-0 Portugal: Eriksen misses penalty, Højlund nets to secure 1st-leg win

Rasmus Hojlund came off the bench to secure Denmark a 1-0 win over Portugal in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final on Thursday.

Italy 1-2 Germany: Goretzka's goal helps visitors turn the game around

Joshua Kimmich created both goals as Germany came from behind to beat Italy 2-1 at San Siro in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final.

These Things Happen

RFEF reject Barcelona and Osasuna appeal over game with stars to miss game

Barcelona and Osasuna will be played within 48 hours of some of their players being on international duty, after the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) rejected an appeal from both sides to reschedule the match.

😂🇩🇰 Højlund scores and hits the Siu celebration in front of CR7… as a tribute

Rasmus Højlund scores and hits the Sium celebration in front of Cristiano Ronaldo… as a tribute.

Man Utd's five man striker wish list to replace Hojlund and Zirkzee this summer

Signing a new striker is right at the top of Amorim’s agenda after struggles in front of goal have left United toothless for the majority of the season. Rasmus Hojlund, the club's starting No 9, scored for the first time in 22 matches while Joshua Zirkzee has failed to impress since joining the club in the summer.

Man Utd set £50M price tag for Hojlund as swap deal for Osinhem becomes clear

According to Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, Hojlund could be set to return to Serie A in the summer in a swap deal for Osimhen who is keen on a move away from the Italian side. It’s claimed Napoli are ‘desperately looking for goals’ to support Romelu Lukaku up front and with the Danish international having proven to be deadly whilst at Atalanta he could be the perfect choice.

Criminal who tried to rob Ozil and Kolasinac now partially blind after attack

A CAREER criminal who tried to rob ex-Arsenal aces Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac is now partially blind after losing an eye in a brutal jail attack.

Incredible XI of stars Chelsea could sell to fund huge summer striker signing

CHELSEA could be forced into selling an entire XI of star players this summer in order to fund a world class striker.

Defender claims Spain call-up unlikely due to clashes with Real Madrid

After becoming the first active La Liga player to participate in Gerard Pique’s King’s League project, RCD Mallorca right-back Pablo Maffeo gave an interview in which he claimed that his clashes with Real Madrid were an obstacle to the Spanish national team. Maffeo’s back and forth with Vinicius Junior in games against Los Blancos have become a feature of recent seasons.

De Jong has been held back by mental click at Barca – dressing room source

Barcelona finally appear to be getting the best out of Frenkie de Jong. While it has only been two months sustained form in which the Dutchman has looked like a fluid part of the Hansi Flick system, it is undoubtedly the best he has looked in a Barcelona shirt. Months on from what looked like an inevitable departure this summer, his future may well be in the Catalan capital after all.

John McGinn fires subtle dig at Man United and Ruben Amorim over Marcus Rashford

John McGinn has insisted that Marcus Rashford will get 'team-mates who graft for him' in an apparent dig at Manchester United.

The 'first Mbappé' vs the 'first CR7': Will Kylian be another player of the era

The Frenchman and the Portuguese are constantly compared, and the data from their first seasons at Real Madrid offer interesting insights into the debate.

Vinicius and Real get closer to new deal – Saudi Arabia clause in discussions

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is never too far away from the headlines, but more than anything else, the narrative that has appeared most often has been the links to Saudi Arabia. The Brazilian has assured that he intends to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu for many years to come, but was also reportedly present during a meeting with Saudi officials in February.

What They Say

Patrice Evra accuses FIFA of ‘giving’ World Cup to Lionel Messi

Patrice Evra has come to the defence of France manager Didier Deschamps, pedalling a theory that FIFA gave Lionel Messi and Argentina the World Cup back in 2022.

Mikel Merino warns Real Madrid: "We can beat anyone."

Arsenal's Spanish international spoke to The Guardian about the Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

Mbappe talks up Zidane link-up – ‘I will be very happy, it’s not in my hands’

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is keen to play under Zinedine Zidane, that much is in no doubt. The France captain made little secret during an interview with French television, with the World Cup-winner and former Real Madrid manager linked with the France job.

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