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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
🚨 We have confirmed line-ups for Germany and France
🚨 We have confirmed line-ups for Germany and France Germany and France meet in Stuttgart in the match for third and fourth place in the Nations League. The Germans want to leave a good impression on their fans after the blow on Wednesday. France, on the other hand, is obliged to win with its label of clear favorite. Both coaches have made their respective starting lineups known, which feature surprises such as Goretzka's entry into Germany, or Cherki's into France, starting after his exhibition against Spain coming off the bench. What do you think of the starting teams of both countries? Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 ALEXANDRA BEIER - AFP or licensors
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
UEFA Nations League semifinals: Germany dismissed pressure of playing at home against Portugal
Hosts Germany insisted that playing the Nations League finals at home was a 'privilege', dismissing suggestions of additional pressure ahead of Wednesday's semifinal against Portugal in Munich. The winner at Munich's Allianz Arena will face either holder Spain or France in the final on Sunday at the same venue. The Euro 2024 host beat Italy in the quarterfinals, winning the right to hold the remainder of the tournament on home soil as well as progression to the final four. Germany's hopes of winning Euro 2024 at home were dashed with a quarterfinal loss in extra-time to eventual champions Spain in July last year. Midfielder Leon Goretzka, recalled into the Germany fold after being dropped for Euro 2024 on form grounds, knocked back the idea his side were under pressure to make short work of underdogs Portugal. 'I don't see it like that,' Goretzka said Tuesday, adding: 'I see it as a privilege to play in front of your home fans.' Portugal has not beaten Germany since 2000 and has lost its past five games against the Germans. Of the remaining teams, Germany is the only one yet to win the Nations League, with Portugal, France and Spain winning in 2019, 2021 and 2023 respectively. Calling the tournament 'a mini-Euros', Goretzka said 'it's a chance to gift our country a title, even if it's a small one'. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has repeatedly said Germany's Nations League campaign is a crucial component of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup. 'It's a small title, but for us as a group it's very important,' the coach added. Four Portugal players won the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain in Munich on Saturday. Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Joao Neves all started the match, with Goncalo Ramos coming off the bench. Nagelsmann said facing Portugal's PSG stars so soon 'had advantages and disadvantages'. 'Recently they've had a bit more to do than other players,' Nagelsmann said, adding that 'the game wasn't that long ago'. 'They might have celebrated a bit, too. I don't know how well they're doing now, but they probably had a beer or two.'
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- General
- New Straits Times
Home Nations League 'privilege not pressure', say hosts Germany
MUNICH, GERMANY: Hosts Germany insisted that playing the Nations League finals at home was a "privilege", dismissing suggestions of additional pressure ahead of Wednesday's semi-final against Portugal in Munich. The winners at Munich's Allianz Arena will face either holders Spain or France in Sunday's final, also to be held at the same venue. Last year's Euros hosts beat Italy in the quarter-finals, earning the right to stage the remainder of the tournament on home soil as well as securing progression to the final four. Germany's hopes of winning Euro 2024 at home were dashed with a quarter-final defeat in extra time to eventual champions Spain in July last year. Midfielder Leon Goretzka, recalled to the Germany squad after being omitted from Euro 2024 due to form, rejected the idea that his side were under pressure to comfortably dispatch underdogs Portugal. "I don't see it like that," Goretzka said on Tuesday. "I see it as a privilege to play in front of your home fans." Portugal have not beaten Germany since 2000 and have lost their last five matches against them. Of the remaining teams, Germany are the only side yet to win the Nations League, with Portugal, France, and Spain lifting the trophy in 2019, 2021, and 2023 respectively. Describing the tournament as "a mini-Euros", Goretzka said, "It's a chance to give our country a title, even if it's a small one." Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has repeatedly emphasised that the Nations League campaign is a crucial part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup. "It's a small title, but for us as a group, it's very important," the coach added. Four Portugal players won the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain in Munich on Saturday. Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, and João Neves all started the match, while Gonçalo Ramos came off the bench. Nagelsmann said that facing Portugal's PSG stars so soon "had advantages and disadvantages." "Recently they've had a bit more to do than other players," said Nagelsmann, adding, "the game wasn't that long ago." "They might have celebrated a bit, too. I don't know how well they're doing now, but they probably had a beer or two." Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes toasted his team-mates' success but said, "Regardless of how many beers they've had, they're amazing players, ambitious players – and more motivated than ever. "I'm sure they're more than ready." Portugal coach Roberto Martínez said the energy of Portugal's PSG contingent was "contagious", calling them "winners." Even if the quartet had celebrated hard, Martínez said, "For Portugal, it's better to have players who have that experience of winning." "I'll wait until tomorrow to see how they are physically, but emotionally they are over the moon." Fernandes said the absence of the injured Jamal Musiala gave Portugal a boost, calling the Germany midfielder "if not the best, then one of the best number 10s in the world." "He's very talented and has so much to offer football – we're lucky he's not playing."
France 24
7 days ago
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- France 24
Home Nations League 'privilege not pressure', say hosts Germany
The winners at Munich's Allianz Arena will face either holders Spain or France in the final on Sunday at the same venue. Last year's Euros hosts beat Italy in the quarter-finals, winning the right to hold the remainder of the tournament on home soil as well as progression to the final four. Germany's hopes of winning Euro 2024 at home were dashed with a quarter-final loss in extra time to eventual champions Spain in July last year. Midfielder Leon Goretzka, recalled into the Germany fold after being dropped for Euro 2024 on form grounds, knocked back the idea his side were under pressure to make short work of underdogs Portugal. "I don't see it like that," Goretzka said Tuesday, adding: "I see it as a privilege to play in front of your home fans." Portugal have not beaten Germany since 2000 and have lost their past five games against the Germans. Of the remaining teams, Germany is the only one yet to win the Nations League, with Portugal, France and Spain winning in 2019, 2021 and 2023 respectively. Calling the tournament "a mini-Euros", Goretzka said "it's a chance to gift our country a title, even if it's a small one". Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has repeatedly said Germany's Nations League campaign is a crucial component of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup. "It's a small title, but for us as a group it's very important," the coach added. Four Portugal players won the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain in Munich on Saturday. Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Joao Neves all started the match, with Goncalo Ramos coming off the bench. Nagelsmann said facing Portugal's PSG stars so soon "had advantages and disadvantages". "Recently they've had a bit more to do than other players," Nagelsmann said, adding that "the game wasn't that long ago".
Yahoo
7 days ago
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Home Nations League 'privilege not pressure', say hosts Germany
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann (L) at a training session ahead of Wednesday's match against Portugal in Munich. (Michaela STACHE) Hosts Germany insisted that playing the Nations League finals at home was a "privilege", dismissing suggestions of additional pressure ahead of Wednesday's semi-final against Portugal in Munich. The winners at Munich's Allianz Arena will face either holders Spain or France in the final on Sunday at the same venue. Advertisement Last year's Euros hosts beat Italy in the quarter-finals, winning the right to hold the remainder of the tournament on home soil as well as progression to the final four. Germany's hopes of winning Euro 2024 at home were dashed with a quarter-final loss in extra time to eventual champions Spain in July last year. Midfielder Leon Goretzka, recalled into the Germany fold after being dropped for Euro 2024 on form grounds, knocked back the idea his side were under pressure to make short work of underdogs Portugal. "I don't see it like that," Goretzka said Tuesday, adding: "I see it as a privilege to play in front of your home fans." Advertisement Portugal have not beaten Germany since 2000 and have lost their past five games against the Germans. Of the remaining teams, Germany is the only one yet to win the Nations League, with Portugal, France and Spain winning in 2019, 2021 and 2023 respectively. Calling the tournament "a mini-Euros", Goretzka said "it's a chance to gift our country a title, even if it's a small one". Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has repeatedly said Germany's Nations League campaign is a crucial component of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup. "It's a small title, but for us as a group it's very important," the coach added. Advertisement Four Portugal players won the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain in Munich on Saturday. Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Joao Neves all started the match, with Goncalo Ramos coming off the bench. Nagelsmann said facing Portugal's PSG stars so soon "had advantages and disadvantages". "Recently they've had a bit more to do than other players," Nagelsmann said, adding that "the game wasn't that long ago". "They might have celebrated a bit, too. I don't know how well they're doing now, but they probably had a beer or two." dwi/lp
