#International Friendlies

# international-friendlies - Monday 14 October, 2019

Thriller

Paddy McNair scores twice as Northern Ireland triumph against Czechs in five-goal thriller

Oct 14th 2019, 8:11 PM 14,243 Views 10 Comments

A superb first-half display from Northern Ireland was enough to secure a 3-2 win over Czech Republic.

# international-friendlies - Monday 9 September, 2019

On A Roll This post contains videos

Watch: Daniel James continues impressive form with curling winner for Wales

Sep 9th 2019, 10:07 PM 8,868 Views 13 Comments

The Man United winger’s first-half strike made it back-to-back victories for Ryan Giggs’ side.

# international-friendlies - Thursday 5 September, 2019

Going Well This post contains videos

Embarrassing own goal hands Northern Ireland fifth straight win

Sep 5th 2019, 10:17 PM 12,935 Views 3 Comments

Kevin Malget had a night to forget at Windsor Park on Thursday.

# international-friendlies - Monday 19 August, 2019

Looking To The Future

Argentina call up Brighton youngster Mac Allister for the first time

Aug 19th 2019, 10:34 AM 11,284 Views 5 Comments

Manager Lionel Scaloni has named an inexperienced panel featuring seven uncapped players and no Lionel Messi.

# international-friendlies - Saturday 3 August, 2019

Banned

Messi given three-month Argentina ban for accusing CONMEBOL of 'corruption'

Aug 3rd 2019, 3:15 PM 6,477 Views 14 Comments

Messi was sent off as Argentina beat Chile 2-1 in the Copa America third-place play-off last month.

# international-friendlies - Sunday 2 June, 2019

Prep Work

Griezmann scores as Mbappe picks up ankle knock in victory ahead of tough Euro qualifying trip

Jun 2nd 2019, 10:47 PM 8,065 Views 2 Comments

Thomas Lemar also scored in France’s 2-0 friendly win over Bolivia.

# international-friendlies - Friday 29 March, 2019

Criticism

Messi: 'My six-year-old son asked me: 'Dad, why do they crucify you in Argentina?''

Mar 29th 2019, 4:12 PM 8,549 Views 24 Comments

The Barcelona star has faced criticism for failing to match his club success with the national team.

# international-friendlies - Wednesday 27 March, 2019

Doubt

Brazil boss Tite issues warning to Real Madrid youngster ahead of Copa America

Mar 27th 2019, 2:20 PM 7,430 Views 1 Comment

Vinicius Junior could be excluded from the national team squad if he fails to impress for his club.

# international-friendlies - Tuesday 26 March, 2019

Report

Man City's Jesus hits double to seal unconvincing win for Brazil

Mar 26th 2019, 10:39 PM 5,476 Views 7 Comments

Tite’s team previously faced strong criticism after being held to a 1-1 draw by Panama.

# international-friendlies - Monday 25 March, 2019

Sceptical

Morocco seek clarification over Messi injury after agreeing to face Argentina 'first team' in friendly

Mar 25th 2019, 9:25 AM 11,111 Views 14 Comments

Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Tuesday’s game in Tangier.

# international-friendlies - Sunday 24 March, 2019

Calm

Brazil boss refusing to panic after woeful Panama draw

Mar 24th 2019, 12:21 AM 9,100 Views 6 Comments

Tite is not too concerned by the disappointing performance.

# international-friendlies - Friday 22 March, 2019

Upset

Lionel Messi's long-awaited international return ends in shock defeat to Venezuela

Mar 22nd 2019, 10:12 PM 8,488 Views 1 Comment

Messi had not played for the national team since their elimination by France at the 2018 World Cup.

# international-friendlies - Wednesday 20 March, 2019

Bale Out

92nd-minute winner spares Wales' blushes as they're pushed all the way by Trinidad and Tobago

Mar 20th 2019, 10:20 PM 10,741 Views 6 Comments

Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn scored the late goal for Giggs’ men in the international friendly.

# international-friendlies - Thursday 7 March, 2019

Welcome Back

Messi ends international exile to return to Argentina squad

Mar 7th 2019, 4:17 PM 5,653 Views 15 Comments

The Barcelona captain has not played for his country since the World Cup.

# international-friendlies - Thursday 15 November, 2018

Die Mannschaft

Leroy Sane scores first international goal for Germany as Löw's men stroll to victory

Nov 15th 2018, 10:42 PM 5,556 Views No Comments

The Man City winger was left out of Germany’s World Cup squad but was on target during a comfortable win over Russia.

Time To Say Goodbye

Wayne Rooney makes 120th and final appearance as Three Lions ease past USA

Nov 15th 2018, 10:17 PM 10,220 Views 7 Comments

Goals from Jesse Lingard, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Callum Wilson saw England see off the USA.

# international-friendlies - Wednesday 14 November, 2018

Swiss Leaks This post contains videos

Late drama sees Qatar pull off shock win over Switzerland side featuring Shaqiri and Xhaka

Nov 14th 2018, 10:03 PM 9,730 Views 8 Comments

They’re separated by 88 places in the Fifa rankings.

# international-friendlies - Tuesday 16 October, 2018

Friendly

Dutch midfielder scores first international goal to end Belgium's winning run

Oct 16th 2018, 10:29 PM 7,795 Views 3 Comments

Arnaut Groeneveld’s goal ensured the friendly between Belgium and the Netherlands ended in a draw.

South America

Miranda heads 93rd-minute winner as Brazil defeat Argentina in sapping Saudi Arabia heat

Oct 16th 2018, 10:26 PM 5,838 Views No Comments

Brazil edged past Argentina in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday thanks to Miranda’s dramatic late winner.

Injections

Koeman claims Liverpool defender Van Dijk 'has been playing with two broken ribs for weeks'

Oct 16th 2018, 2:18 PM 5,076 Views 3 Comments

The Dutch defender will sit out tonight’s friendly with Belgium, but his international manager believes he should be fine to return for the Reds this weekend.

# international-friendlies - Wednesday 10 October, 2018

Friendly This post contains videos

Mancini's winless run continues with Italy on emotional night as Genoa bridge victims remembered

Oct 10th 2018, 10:40 PM 6,097 Views 3 Comments

Ukraine held the Azzuri to a 1-1 draw.

VVD

'Sometimes he is a little too laid-back' - Dutch boss says Van Dijk must improve

Oct 10th 2018, 9:28 AM 5,699 Views 8 Comments

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman is demanding improvement from the Liverpool defender.

# international-friendlies - Tuesday 9 October, 2018

Feud

Pogba and Mourinho feud has been exaggerated, says France manager Deschamps

Oct 9th 2018, 6:45 AM 5,505 Views 3 Comments

Paul Pogba’s relationship with Jose Mourinho has been under the spotlight this season, but Didier Deschamps is not concerned.

# international-friendlies - Friday 5 October, 2018

Skipper

Bale backed for Wales captaincy by Giggs

Oct 5th 2018, 7:54 AM 1,648 Views No Comments

Ashley Williams is expected to resume his captaincy duties against Spain but Ryan Giggs backed Gareth Bale as a future skipper.

# international-friendlies - Thursday 4 October, 2018

Talisman

Wales captain Bale named to face Spain and Ireland after shaking off groin strain

Oct 4th 2018, 1:58 PM 1,807 Views 1 Comment

The Real Madrid superstar has been included by Ryan Giggs, having missed Tuesday night’s Champions League game.

# international-friendlies - Thursday 13 September, 2018

Perspective

Rashford arguably developing more quickly than Ronaldo and Kane, says Southgate

Sep 13th 2018, 8:35 AM 5,634 Views 8 Comments

England manager Gareth Southgate says Marcus Rashford is a special talent who needs time to develop.

# international-friendlies - Wednesday 12 September, 2018

Enough Is Enough

'There's no way I'm going to stand for a situation like this' - Neymar claims 'lack of respect' after yellow card

Sep 12th 2018, 3:58 PM 12,457 Views 8 Comments

The Brazil captain felt he was harshly booked during his side’s rout of El Salvador in Washington

Reaction

O'Neill hopeful of Arter return after Keane row

Sep 12th 2018, 12:30 AM 6,845 Views 8 Comments

The Republic of Ireland manager was asked about the row involving the Cardiff City midfielder after tonight’s game.

# international-friendlies - Saturday 8 September, 2018

It's A Girl

Man City's Sane announces birth of daughter after withdrawing from Germany squad

Sep 8th 2018, 3:51 PM 6,441 Views 5 Comments

Leroy Sane has thanked Germany boss Joachim Low for allowing him to be present for the birth of his daughter.

Like Father Like Son This post contains videos

Diego Simeone's son fulfills prophecy with debut goal for Argentina

Sep 8th 2018, 11:58 AM 13,200 Views 2 Comments

Giovanni Simeone scored on his debut for Argentina against Guatemala on Friday.

# international-friendlies - Thursday 6 September, 2018

Level Pegging

Ronaldo-less Portugal hold World Cup finalists thanks to Pepe header

Sep 6th 2018, 10:13 PM 7,736 Views No Comments

Ivan Perisic opened the scoring for Croatia, but they were pegged back at the Estadio Algarve.

Agreement Reached

DBU reaches agreement with Denmark players to face Wales

Sep 6th 2018, 8:37 PM 4,483 Views 3 Comments

A row over sponsorship and commercial rights has been temporarily resolved.

Great Danes

Stand-in manager blown away by Denmark's amateur 'heroes' in Slovakia defeat

Sep 6th 2018, 10:20 AM 7,124 Views 2 Comments

A Denmark team made up of lower-league and futsal players held their own for large spells against Slovakia.

# international-friendlies - Wednesday 5 September, 2018

Guidance

'He needs people who tell him what to do'

Sep 5th 2018, 4:37 PM 7,641 Views 1 Comment

Germany may have welcomed Leroy Sane back, but Toni Kroos says the forward has room for improvement.

# international-friendlies - Tuesday 4 September, 2018

Player Dispute

Ex-Arsenal midfielder named temporary Denmark boss as futsal players set to line out

Sep 4th 2018, 5:53 PM 10,976 Views 10 Comments

John Jensen has been put in charge of the crisis-hit nation ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with Slovakia.

# international-friendlies - Tuesday 28 August, 2018

Selecao

Everton star Richarlison earns first Brazil call-up

Aug 28th 2018, 9:45 AM 5,069 Views No Comments

Richarlison is set to serve a three-match ban for Everton but he has been boosted by international recognition.

# international-friendlies - Monday 11 June, 2018

Hitting Form This post contains videos

Lukaku stars with two goals and an assist as Belgium cruise to pre-World Cup friendly win

Jun 11th 2018, 10:30 PM 10,874 Views 13 Comments

Belgium fought back from a goal down in Brussels as Romelu Lukaku inspired a resounding victory over Costa Rica.

# international-friendlies - Sunday 10 June, 2018

Octagon Control

Neymar accuses opponents of 'UFC' tactics after surviving first start since February

Jun 10th 2018, 8:54 PM 9,569 Views 15 Comments

The PSG star netted a stunning goal against Austria in Brazil’s final pre-World Cup friendly.

Looking Good This post contains videos

Neymar, Coutinho and Jesus secure win as World Cup favourites Brazil head for Russia

Jun 10th 2018, 5:57 PM 9,058 Views No Comments

The Selecao put three unanswered goals past Austria at the Ernst-Happel-Stadium this evening.

# international-friendlies - Thursday 7 June, 2018

Promise This post contains videos

PSG youngster eclipses Ronaldo on star's 150th outing

Jun 7th 2018, 10:39 PM 15,594 Views 8 Comments

Goncalo Guedes was the star of the show as Portugal eased past Algeria.

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