International soccer returned to Europe over the past week less than two months after the conclusion of Euro 2024. And there was plenty to take away from the first batch of games in the Nations League. New coaches shining and established coaches getting criticized. Star players aimed some of the barbs.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Portugal and Scotland at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo , right, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Portugal and Scotland at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024.
Carsley certainly looked the part in leading England to smooth, routine 2-0 wins over Ireland and Finland, even if the opposition was modest at best.The FA might have been looking for a more high-profile, experienced successor to Southgate but could have the best candidate on its own doorstep. After all, Southgate made the step-up from England’s under-21s and was a success, and Spain coach Luis de la Fuente also was an internal appointment — and look how that has turned out.
Georgia is proving a poster boy for the Nations League by rising from the lowest-ranked fourth tier when it started in 2018. UEFA wanted to give teams more competitive games against opponents at a similar level and improve that way.It was a tough week for coaches still in place after their teams fell short of expectations at Euro 2024.
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