International break: 5️⃣ must-watch clashes this week ⚔️
Time for selections!
While the European championships have all taken their leave, the international scene takes over this week with a series of high-level encounters.
Between Nations League semi-finals, intercontinental clashes, and prestigious friendlies, football fans will have plenty to indulge in.
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Here are the 5 international matches not to be missed in the coming days.
🇪🇸 Spain vs 🇫🇷 France – Nations League semi-final
🗓 Thursday, June 5 – 🕗 8:45 PM – 📍Stuttgart
A top-notch duel between two of the best European teams. A highly anticipated Mbappé vs Lamine Yamal match.
🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇵🇹 Portugal – Nations League semi-final
🗓 Wednesday, June 5 – 🕗 8:45 PM – 📍Munich
Germany is gaining momentum at home, driven by its young generation. Opposite them, an ambitious Portugal will try to reach the final as they did in 2019.
🏆 Nations League Final
🗓 Sunday, June 8 – 🕗 8:45 PM – 📍Munich
The winners of the semi-finals will face each other for the European title in a final that promises to be explosive. Note that there will also be a match for third place.
🇧🇷 Brazil vs 🇲🇽 Mexico – Friendly match
🗓 Saturday, June 8 – 🕗 4:00 AM – 📍College Station, Texas
The two American giants face off in a continental classic. To follow, Ancelotti's big debut on the auriverde bench.
🏴 England vs 🇸🇳 Senegal – Friendly match
🗓 Monday, June 10 – 🕗 8:45 PM – 📍Nottingham
Under Thomas Tuchel's direction, England faces Senegal in a friendly. This intercontinental clash promises to be particularly interesting. In the last World Cup, England won 3-0.
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