The UEFA Nations League is upon us once again as Cristiano Ronaldo looks to lead Portugal on yet another thrilling journey through the international break. With the International Football just kicking off, Ronaldo and defending champions Spain begin a new quest in Europe’s premier competition.
Ronaldo’s Return: A New Crusade
Better to travel with well-traveled friends: Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, and simply forever. We win or lose, award or not – and what others think (I couldn’t care less) because I release a pantheon of balls year after year; and then those that follow are happy to do the same.
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And nothing challenges me! When you don´t have enough insects in your head for when someone else attacks Ronaldo fans on social networks? “Forgot” cr7: I´ll t even get it hurting is better than looking bewildered!” Ahead of Portugal´s opening Nations League clash against Croatia Thursday, Ronaldo reaffirmed his burning desire to compete, saying:-” When I feel he’s no longer capable… My ambition is to come in the national team and win some Nations League.
Ronaldo has also enjoyed huge success with Portugal, captain leading his country to wins in 2016 at the UEFA Euro and recently fresh from lifting the Nations League trophy again in 2019. He has since scored 130 goals in a record 212 international appearances and, with characteristic hunger to go back for more as he readies himself for Croatia next, it is hard not to imagine him building on such an impressive tally.
Spain’s Reign Continues: Generation Nextellites, Arise and Shine
After winning Euro 2024 and then the Nations League in 2023, Spain will defend its title with trips to Georgia and Israel. They play Serbia in Belgrade on Thursday and Switzerland in Geneva on Sunday. Competing with them in the group also feels fierce, he continues Denmark,
Spain presents a new generation of footballing excellenceCredits: the sun If Ronaldo, who has been a scourge on the Spanish landscape for years, was watching this new era unfold in Spain.
Legendary Figures Go Head-to-Head: Ronaldo v Modrić
Football legends will clash this Nations League season. Ronaldo, Modrić, and Lewandowski all plan to play with their national teams. On Thursday, Ronaldo will take on Modrić in Lisbon when Portugal meets Croatia before the two square up again when Modric gets to grips with Lewandowski this weekend at Osijek. Scotland will be tasked with stopping these experienced stars in the group stage.
France and the Contenders: An Early Glance
Another Mbappé side to look out for is France. A glamour Nations League clash with Italy in Paris is first up on Griezmann and France’s radar this Friday evening, before hosting Belgium three days later in Lyon.
A curious storyline is that of Israel, who due to ongoing security fears will play their matches in Hungary -extending the intrigue into at least part way through Groups I and IV. The Netherlands meanwhile has a hotly anticipated clash with Germany on Tuesday.
What changes have gone through in this new format?
The Nations League is evolving, with a round of quarterfinals this time for teams ranked highest plus promotion-relegation playoffs involving another 20 teams. The format is structured in a multi-tier style intended to equalize competition, with top teams participating for an invitation to the Final Four and others looking at potential promotions through promotion tournaments.
UEFA Nations League fixtures – best of the rest
- Thursday: Portugal vs. Croatia, Serbia at Spain
- Friday: France vs. Italy
- Saturday: Germany vs Hungary, Republic of Ireland v England
- Sunday: Switzerland vs. Spain
- Monday: France vs. Belgium
- Tuesday: Netherlands vs. Germany
With a lot on the line and legends like Ronaldo in play, this UEFA Nations League season to be one of the best yet
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