Life after Messi: Argentina's impossible task of replacing their superhero begins now
Lionel Messi's international career is ending for good, and Argentina must now confront a future without the 'get-out-of-jail-free card' that carried them to World Cup and Copa América glory. With two friendlies before his formal farewell against Benin, Lionel Scaloni's rebuilt squad faces its first test, as young defenders and wingers look to stake a claim in the post-Messi era.
Matches
London City Lionesses 2-0 Brighton: Alexia Putellas' first WSL goal sends hosts second
Alexia Putellas scored her first goal in English football as London City Lionesses beat Brighton & Hove Albion Women 2-0 at Hayes Lane. Lucia Corrales added a late second as London City moved second in the Barclays Women's Super League, while Brighton remain winless.
Jorge Jesus insists Portugal have 'zero' fear of Norway despite Bruno Fernandes injury
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus says he is not afraid of Norway ahead of their Nations League trip to Oslo, despite Bruno Fernandes being ruled out through injury. Jesus praised Norway's attacking quality but backed his squad to cope, while also discussing Cristiano Ronaldo's role after his disallowed goal against Wales.
Tah: Germany ready to 'walk through fire' for Klopp after late Gakpo blow
Jonathan Tah says Jurgen Klopp has already galvanised Germany, with players ready to "walk through fire" for their new boss despite a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands that was saved from defeat only by Cody Gakpo's stoppage-time equaliser.
Gilmour the catalyst but Scotland's finishing woes persist in Pocognoli's 0-0 debut against Slovenia
Scotland began the Sebastien Pocognoli era with a 0-0 Nations League draw against Slovenia, a match of two halves where a disjointed first period gave way to a dominant second. Billy Gilmour was the standout on his return from injury, Stephen Welsh impressed on debut, but the Scots' lingering finishing problems were exposed by Jan Oblak as they failed to score for a fourth successive competitive game.
Bellamy's Wales bid to upset wounded Denmark and preserve Nations League status
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy returns to Copenhagen chasing a much-needed Nations League result against Denmark - the nation he tormented as a player with a late winner in 1998 and a long-range strike in 2008. Both sides are winless and reeling from opening Group A4 defeats, with survival in League A at stake.
Spain punish England’s missed chances to win 3-2 at Wembley
Spain recovered from conceding twice in four first-half minutes to beat England 3-2 at Wembley. Lamine Yamal, Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal scored for the world champions after Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane had turned the game around, with Kane later missing a penalty.
People & Analysis
Barcelona's Eric Garcia ruled out of Spain vs England with knee discomfort
Barcelona defender Eric Garcia was withdrawn from Spain's starting XI for the Nations League clash against England at Wembley after picking up left knee discomfort in the warm-up, with Marc Pubill replacing him just before kick-off.
Life after Messi: Argentina's impossible task of replacing their superhero begins now
Lionel Messi's international career is ending for good, and Argentina must now confront a future without the 'get-out-of-jail-free card' that carried them to World Cup and Copa América glory. With two friendlies before his formal farewell against Benin, Lionel Scaloni's rebuilt squad faces its first test, as young defenders and wingers look to stake a claim in the post-Messi era.
'I Like the Whole Package': Jurgen Klopp Hails Barcelona Forward Karim Adeyemi
Jurgen Klopp has lauded Barcelona forward Karim Adeyemi following his return to the Germany squad, praising his pace, versatility, and overall skillset despite a missed opportunity against the Netherlands.
Gittens back at Chelsea after ankle injury cuts short England U21 duty
Jamie Gittens has returned to Chelsea for treatment after picking up an apparent ankle injury during England Under-21s' 4-2 European Championship qualifying win over Kazakhstan, with coach Lee Carsley ruling him out of the remaining camp fixtures.
