That looked more like Spalletti's team. Convincing win for Italy.
Nations League 24/25 | November Internationals (Matchday 5-6)
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How are they playing in any uefa competion is even better question.
Haaland should have played for England.
Most dislike seems to come from both Nations League and friendlies interrupting the football most of us like to watch weekly.
Especially the first international window comes way to early and disrupts the domestic leagues before the season has started properly.
If it didn't impact and halt the domestic leagues, I don't think anyone would dislike it. But it does, so I hate it.
It’s weird. Since 2018 Denmark has qualified for both euros and both WCs. 4 times total. That’s the same number as the other Nordic countries combined. Norway haven’t qualified at all. Does anyone have an explanation?
I love it. The only place outside amateur football where money doesn’t determine the strength of the teams. It binds us together as peoples as well - for 90 minutes we want the same as our compatriots regardless of our differences otherwise. I think that’s healthy for any country in a time with huge divisions - contrary to the “opium for the people”-theory of the traditional left I think that has a positive influence on our democratic debate.
Sorry for the digression.
A less optimistic view could be that it separates peoples, too. The "Say No To Racism" campaigns of the FAs of this world are claiming to offer solutions to problems that are magnified or even partially caused by primitive football tribalism.
One reason I love Utd and club football more than national versions is precisely because it doesn't matter where we were born, what colour our skin is, what we believe in, or whatever differences we have. We have our love for a team/club in common. Club football is all about togetherness despite many differences.
Norway just seem to appoint terrible managers constantly.
With the talent they have in key positions they should be able to replicate what Wales achieved between 2016-2022. O.k maybe not a SF of major tournament but qualifying regularly for Euros and the odd World cup.
With the talent they have in key positions they should be able to replicate what Wales achieved between 2016-2022. O.k maybe not a SF of major tournament but qualifying regularly for Euros and the odd World cup.
Racism is a much larger problem in club football than internationals. Also, except certain nations, the national team is more a common reference point than a catalyst of tribalism. In international football the vast majority of fans seem to agree it’s just a game. Club football is where you find violence and deep rooted tribalism.
Heard a rumour your new headcoach is an England hater who doesn't even sing along with the national anthem.
Spain's coach doesn't either. Those are the sacrifices you need to make if you want to win.
Booing our anthem? Disgusting. England would never.
Grealish hat trick would be nice.
All assisted by Rice?
That would be amusing.
Really shameful of the Irish to boo our great anthem.
Should be 1-0. Kane has lost it.
Yeah that's a poor miss.
Everton are very lucky to have "The greatest human being on Earth" as their captain.
I give Ireland another 20 minutes before they're knackered.
Rice 1-0
Rice scores. That has gone down well.
Very sad he didn't do an Adebayor.
Had to be him
Irish prick.
Rice not celebrating against his former club country
Don't get why they hate Rice? Great with chips
Rice
Get in
Get in
Mainoo has been slow so far..
Great penalty from Rice.
Rice of course
Good finish.
Nasty from Mainoo. Love to see it.
Rice is the most fake person there is
Mainoo channeling his inner casemiro
Rice managing to piss off both sets of supporters with that non-celebration.
Haha very funny that Rice is the one who scored.
Kane for the love of christ.
Nearly a breakaway goal for England.