Rik Sharma

3 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rik Sharma

Spain are aiming to become the first side to defend the Nations League trophy, with Luis de la Fuente's side going from strength to strength on the international stage ahead of next year's World Cup. The coach enjoys recalling La Roja's triumph at the 2023 tournament, which was an early sign that a young Spain side were heading back to the top. AdvertisementIt proved the springboard to Euro 2024 glory and De la Fuente wants to continue Spain's resurgence by retaining it this summer in Germany.

3 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rik Sharma

Super-sub Claudia Pina struck twice as Spain came from behind to beat England 2-1 on Tuesday in a heavyweight clash and reach the women's Nations League semi-finals. The world champions won Group A3 by five points from Euro 2022 winners England, who could have progressed themselves with a victory at the RCDE Stadium on the outskirts of Barcelona.

4 days ago | socceramerica.com | Rik Sharma

Lucy Bronze admitted her England teammate Millie Bright will be missed ahead of the women's Nations League clash against Spain on Tuesday, after the defender withdrew from national duty because of burnout. Unlock immediate access to every story, as well as exclusive newsletters like Soccer America Daily and Soccer on TV. Not ready to subscribe? Sign up here for our free newsletter.

5 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rik Sharma

Lucy Bronze admitted her England team-mate Millie Bright will be missed ahead of the women's Nations League clash against Spain on Tuesday, after the defender withdrew from national duty because of burnout. Chelsea captain Bright, 31, withdrew from the England camp last week, saying she was "mentally and physically" at her limit. AdvertisementBright was pivotal to England's Euro 2022 triumph and it is not yet known if she will return for her country's trophy defence in Switzerland this summer.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rik Sharma

Trent Alexander-Arnold said leaving Liverpool was the "most difficult decision" in his life, but joining Real Madrid is usually one of the easiest to make. The record 15-time Champions League winners are the world's most successful club and joining them as a player is widely viewed as reaching the pinnacle of the game. AdvertisementIn 2003, Madrid signed David Beckham from Manchester United -- a player Alexander-Arnold has sometimes been likened to for his passing range and crossing ability.