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WhoScored Tipster: Nations League double - Netherlands overpriced again

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WhoScored Tipster: Nations League double - Netherlands overpriced again Swtizerland vs EnglandIt takes one team to actually care about a third place play-off to really make it a game worth watching. While there’s no disguising the fact that both sets of players would rather be on their holidays, Switzerland and England have reason to push for all three points.The ...

Stopping Ronaldo’s Portugal in Nations League final would be major Ballon d’Or statement by Van Dijk

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Stopping Ronaldo’s Portugal in Nations League final would be major Ballon d’Or statement by Van Dijk Virgil van Dijk was asked in the build up to Thursday’s UEFA Nations League semi-final clash with England whether he was sober. An unusual question to ask a professional footballer in 2019, but it had only been a few days since Liverpool beat Tottenham in the Champions League final. “Yes...

Ronaldo leads the way in UEFA Nations League semi-final best XI

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Ronaldo leads the way in UEFA Nations League semi-final best XI Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford (England) - 7.31 ratingEngland were denied a spot in the UEFA Nations League final by the Netherlands, but the 3-1 loss flattered the Three Lions somewhat. Jordan Pickford may have conceded three goals in the defeat in Portugal, but it could have been worse for Gareth Sou...

Assessing the outright Nations League winner odds as England price shortens

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Assessing the outright Nations League winner odds as England price shortens As the UEFA Nations League gets underway with hosts Portugal taking on Switzerland on Wednesday night and favourites to become the first team to lift the trophy, we assess the outright odds and the value play ahead of the semi-finals.Portugal: Best Price - 2.8 (Red Zone) While the gap is shortening ...

All eyes on two young wingers as Netherlands face England

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All eyes on two young wingers as Netherlands face England The second UEFA Nations League semi-final kicks off on Thursday night less than a week after the Champions League final. The two managers could be without new fewer than nine players between them as a result of Tottenham and Liverpool’s progression to the Champions League final. Admittedly, Ro...

Familiar face Seferovic aiming to break Portugal hearts in Nations League

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Familiar face Seferovic aiming to break Portugal hearts in Nations League With the domestic season over, attention turns back to the international stage with the UEFA Nations League semi-finals taking place this week. The Women’s World Cup kicks off this week too, while the AFCON, Copa America and U21 Euros are still to come, but the culmination of the competition t...

UEFA Nations League finals - four Englishmen among top ten players

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UEFA Nations League finals - four Englishmen among top ten players With the Nations League finals kicking off in Portugal on Wednesday we run through the ten top rated players selected for duty from Europe’s top five leagues last season.10. Joao Cancelo (Portugal) - Rating 7.20Given the competition for the right-back berth with Portugal, with neither Ricardo ...

The League D youngsters to impress in the UEFA Nations League

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The League D youngsters to impress in the UEFA Nations League League D of the UEFA Nations League perhaps didn’t get the attention it deserved given the vast array of talent in both League A and League B. That being said, the UEFA Nations League’s bottom league has ample quality, particularly in those up and coming stars. Here, we run through five ...

Liverpool midfielder makes the cut in Switzerland dominated League A best XI

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Liverpool midfielder makes the cut in Switzerland dominated League A best XI And then there were four. The UEFA Nations League showpiece will be contested by England, Portugal, Netherlands and Switzerland after the quartet topped their respective groups in League A. Next summer’s title will be decided in Portugal, with the Nations League proving a breath a fresh air af...

Roma star partners Real Madrid ace in attack in League B best XI

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Roma star partners Real Madrid ace in attack in League B best XI Bosnia, Sweden, Ukraine and Denmark were all promoted from League B in the UEFA Nations League after topping their respective groups and it’s no wonder that all four are represented in our best-rated XI.However, while the quartet excelled, it’s Gareth Bale who landed the top individual a...