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Nations League matchday one round up
The UEFA Nations League kicked off on Thursday 5th September with some headline fixtures which turned out to have bitter sweet results for the teams involved.
Among the headline fixtures, was Portugal against Croatia, Serbia against Spain, Denmark against Switzerland and Scotland vs Poland.
Cristiano Ronaldo got his 900th goal as he stated earlier in his YouTube show with Rio Ferdinand.
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13:00 - 04.09.2024
3 key storylines to follow during the UEFA Nations League international break
England will be under new management, Spain will miss key players while Cristiano Ronaldo plays on
Portugal saw out Croatia 2-1, making a good start to the Nations League group stage with a win although they were forced into a defensive error that cost them a clean sheet. Manchester United's Diogo Dalot scored Portugal's first and also an own goal.
Denmark took advantage of Switzerland's red card and scored first after Nico Elvedi was sent off with a straight red card after foul play.
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11:25 - 06.09.2024
Two ways Firat can solve Harambee Stars' striker dilemma without Michael Olunga
Some of the ways Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat can solve his striking dilema against Zimbabwe with Michael Olunga now confirmed unavailable due to fitness problems.
Granit Xhaka was also sent off after receiving two yellow cards and Denmark capitalized again and scored their second.
The European champions Spain were held to a sour drawn against Serbia who pulled off a brave performance by keeping the Spaniards at bay despite being flooded with talent.
Robert Lewandowski, Sebastian Szymanski and Nicola Zalewski all scored for Poland. Scot McTominay could have had his brace had his first goal not been ruled out by VAR for a handball offence. Billy Gilmour scored their second goal.
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08:50 - 06.09.2024
Kenya vs Zimbabwe: Key Warriors players that Harambee Stars must watch out for
Harambee Stars have expressed confidence in beating Zimbabwe in their 2025 AFCON qualifiers in Kampala on Friday but who are the Warriors players that they will have to be wary of?
In league C, Alexander Isak scored a brace for his country Sweden beating Azerbaijan 3-1. Viktor Gyokeres scored the third after providing two assist for Isak.
On Thursday, the likes of Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Kevin de Bruyne will be in action. Norway will be facing Kazakhstan, Belgium will be facing Israel while France will battle Italy in a European giant affair.
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