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Romania vs Netherlands UEFA Euro 2024 Round Of 16 Highlights | Netherlands are through to the Quarter-Finals following a 3-0 victory over Romania

Netherlands booked their spot in the UEFA Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals after beating Romania by 3-0 in the Round of 16 match at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.

Jul 2, 2024, 5:39 AM2 min read

Gakpo scored the opener against Romania | Image: UEFA

Netherlands beat Romania by 3-0 at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig in the UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 clash. Virgil Van Dijk's team is now in the Quarter-Final and this time they did register the victory convincingly. Romania couldn't survive the constant threats produced by the Dutches for the entire 90 minutes. After Gakpo's first-half goal, Malen scored two goals more to end Romania's fairy-tale run.

Read Also: Copa America 2024: Teams qualified for the Quarter-Finals

A brief highlight of the game

Cody Gakpo provided the Netherlands an early lead and he scored again but it was ruled out by VAR. Romania defended with their hearts out but they lacked the quality to create chances for themselves. The first half ended at a 1-0 scoreline but the Netherlands were completely dominant after a shaky start.

The second half turned out to be a nightmare for the Romanian players. They started quite brilliantly but were unable to hold onto it for long and the Dutches punished them. The Borussia Dortmund star Donyell Malen scored twice in the later stages of the second half to help his side register a convincing 3-0 victory in the Round of 16.

Now, they will either face Turkey or Austria in the next round. Austria have already beaten them in the group stage so if they manage to go through to the next round, it will be an interesting watch.

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Jul 2, 2024, 5:59 PM

Full Time | Romania 0- 3 Netherlands

Jul 2, 2024, 5:56 PM

Malen scores his second | 90+3'

A corner from Romania is cleared away by the Dutch defence. Malen gets the ball in his half carries the ball and drives into the box. He keeps his cool and finishes it into the bottom left corner.

Jul 2, 2024, 5:53 PM

Netherlands extend their lead | 83'

Gakpo keeps the ball alive on the left side of the box. He sends in a ball for Malen inside the six-yard area who finishes it into an open net.

Jul 2, 2024, 5:43 PM

Yellow Card to Dumfries | 78'

Dumfries sees a yellow card for time-wasting while taking a throw-in.

Jul 2, 2024, 5:38 PM

Dragusin takes charge of the backline of Romania once again | 76'

Dumfries plays a cross into the middle from the right. Dragusin stops it from reaching it to Depay.

Jul 2, 2024, 5:36 PM

Substitutions for Romania | 72'

Hagi, M Marin, and Dragus are replaced by Valentin Mihaila, Denis Alibec, and Alexander Cicaldau.

Jul 2, 2024, 5:28 PM

Yellow Card for Marin | 67'

Razvan Marin brings down Xavi Simons just outside the box and gets booked. He will miss the next match if Romania makes it to the next round.

Jul 2, 2024, 5:25 PM

Gakpo's goal ruled out | 63'

Gakpo scored but VAR confirms that he was in an offside position.

Jul 2, 2024, 5:24 PM

Brilliant save from Nati | 62'

Gakpo carries the ball himself from his own half. He takes a shot from outside the box but Nati pulls off another great save.

Jul 2, 2024, 5:17 PM

Depay's shot is saved | 54'

Jul 2, 2024, 5:10 PM

Comfortable for Verbruggen | 48'

The setpiece comes in from the right for Romania. Vebruggen comes off his line and punches the ball away.

Jul 2, 2024, 5:05 PM

The second half begins

Romania kicks off the second half in Leipzig.

Bergwijn is replaced by Donyell Malen.

Jul 2, 2024, 5:04 PM

Xavi at his best

Jul 2, 2024, 5:02 PM

Gakpo in the first half against Romania

Jul 2, 2024, 5:00 PM

Two Liverpool sensation making headlines for their nation

Jul 2, 2024, 4:55 PM

End of the first half

Jul 2, 2024, 4:48 PM

Romania 0-1 Netherlands | 45'

Three minutes of added time to play.

Jul 2, 2024, 4:46 PM

Simons hits the ball wide | 44'

Dumfries wins the ball from Racovitan inside the box. He then plays it for Simons in the middle. Simons took too many touches before hitting it wide of the right post.

Jul 2, 2024, 4:40 PM

Substitution for Romania | 36'

Vasile Mogos and Dumfries were both down on the pitch after a nasty collision. Mogos cannot carry on and is replaced by Bodgan Racovitan.

Jul 2, 2024, 4:36 PM

Dragusin comes into rescue | 31'

Reijnders plays a beautiful through ball to the defender to Dumfries. He plays a low pass into the six-yard area for Depay but Dragusin comes into rescue again.

Jul 2, 2024, 4:33 PM

Netherlands are creating constant threat | 27'

Dumfries plays a cross into the middle which is cleared away and Reijnders gets the ball at the edge of the box. He hits it on the volley but Dragusin makes a brilliant block. 

The resulting corner comes straight to De Vrij at the far post. But he misses the target with his free header.

Jul 2, 2024, 4:22 PM

Cody Gakpo scores | 20'

Gakpo gets the ball on the left side of the box and cuts into the penalty area. He unleashes a powerful shot and the ball goes in at the near post after touching the fingertips of keeper Nita.

Jul 2, 2024, 4:20 PM

Hagi stops Dumfries from creating anything | 17'

De Vrij gets the ball and plays it through for Dumfries on the right. Hagi cuts him down and blocks the cross.

Romania vs Netherlands: Hagi in action

Jul 2, 2024, 4:17 PM

The Netherlands Football Team

Jul 2, 2024, 4:16 PM

Captains

Jul 2, 2024, 4:12 PM

Brilliant defending from Ake | 8'

Hagi gets the ball in the middle of the pitch and provides the ball to Marin. Nathan Ake tracks him down and clears the ball away from danger.

Jul 2, 2024, 4:09 PM

Not a good scene for the fans | 5'

Hagi is receiving medical attention on the sidelines after colliding with Dumfries.

Jul 2, 2024, 4:06 PM

Dumfries into rescue | 3'

R Marin sends in a cross into the middle from the right. Hagi is there but Dumfries heads the ball away.

Jul 2, 2024, 4:01 PM

First Half Kick Off

Jul 2, 2024, 4:00 PM

Love for the game

Jul 2, 2024, 3:58 PM

Van Dijk ahead of the game

Jul 2, 2024, 3:55 PM

Dressing room

Jul 2, 2024, 3:54 PM

Final practice before the game

Jul 2, 2024, 3:17 PM

Starting Lineups

Romania: Nita, Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Mogos, Marius Marin, Man, Razvan Marin, Stanciu, Hagi, Dragus.

Subs: Rus, Nedelcearu, Alibec, Cicaldau, Puscas, Moldovan, Mihaila, Olaru, Tarnovanu, Sorescu, Racovitan, Birligea, Sut.

Netherlands: Verbruggen, Dumfries, de Vrij, van Dijk, Ake, Schouten, Reijnders, Bergwijn, Simons, Gakpo, Depay.

Subs: Geertruida, de Ligt, Wijnaldum, Weghorst, Frimpong, Bijlow, Van de Ven, Veerman, Blind, Brobbey, Maatsen, Zirkzee, Flekken, Gravenberch, Malen.

Jul 2, 2024, 8:53 AM

Gakpo ahead of the Round of 16 game against Romania

Jul 2, 2024, 8:53 AM

All set for the Big Day

Jul 2, 2024, 8:49 AM

Beautiful

Jul 2, 2024, 5:46 AM

Possible Starting XIs

Romania's possible starting lineup:

Nita; Mogos, Dragusin, Burca, Ratiu; R. Marin, S. Marin, Stanciu; Hagi, Dragus, Coman

Netherlands' possible starting lineup:

Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Reijnders, Schouten; Frimpong, Simons, Gakpo; Depay

Jul 2, 2024, 5:44 AM

Head-to-Head stats

  • Matches Played: 14
  • Netherlands won: 10
  • Romania won: 1
  • Draws: 3

Jul 2, 2024, 5:43 AM

Today's Venue

Romania vs Netherlands UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 match venue

Jul 2, 2024, 5:41 AM

Match Details

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Real Sociedad vs Manchester United Highlights UEFA Europa League 2024-25 | Manchester United Held by Real Sociedad After Confident Oyarzabal Penalty Round of 16 First Leg | FT RSO 1-1 MUN

Catch the highlights of the Real Sociedad vs Manchester United RO16 First Leg match tonight in UEL 2024-25 at the Anoeta Stadium, Spain.

Mar 6, 2025, 7:55 PM1 min read

Real Sociedad vs Manchester United LIVE Updates UEFA Europa League 2024-25 Live Scores, News and Commentary-sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another LIVE coverage of European football. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 Round of 16 First Leg face-off between Real Sociedad and Manchester United at the Anoeta Stadium in San Sebastián, Spain.

Real Sociedad advanced to the RO16 by thrashing FC Midtjylland 7-3 over two legs in the Europa League play-offs. Manchester United, on the contrary, are the only team that finished unbeaten in the league phase, positioned third on the leaderboard with 18 points in 8 matches.

Both teams are about to go against each other in an important match of the European campaign, setting up a fierce encounter. So, sit back and relax as Swastik Debnath and Soumit Bhattacharya get you the buildup, news, images, live scores, news, and updates of the Real Sociedad vs Manchester United match from our webdesk.

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Mar 6, 2025, 7:52 PM

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Mar 6, 2025, 7:51 PM

Final Verdict

In a tightly contested match, Real Sociedad and Manchester United shared the spoils, with Joshua Zirkzee showcasing his skill with a brilliant goal in the 57th minute. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a controversial penalty in the 70th minute, leveling the scoreline. The penalty decision will undoubtedly spark debate, but both sides ultimately deserved a point from this hard-fought encounter.

Mar 6, 2025, 7:44 PM

FULL TIME WHISTLE BLOWS! RSO 1-1 MUN

Mar 6, 2025, 7:42 PM

90+5' | Free Kick to United

Becker commits the foul on Mazraoui

Mar 6, 2025, 7:39 PM

90+4' | Big save by Onana!

Mar 6, 2025, 7:38 PM

90+3'| Throw in for Sociedad

Mar 6, 2025, 7:36 PM

End of 90 minutes | Extra 5 minutes added

Mar 6, 2025, 7:35 PM

88' | Substitution for Sociedad!

IN: Jon Andar Olasagasti

OUT: Luka Sucic

Mar 6, 2025, 7:34 PM

87' | Double subs for United

IN: Victor Lindelof, Tobi Collyer

OUT: Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro

Mar 6, 2025, 7:31 PM

84' | Chance for Sociedad

Becker makes a brilliant pass into the final third to Orri, but he fails to get the ball and misses a golden chance to take the lead.

Mar 6, 2025, 7:27 PM

80' | Substitution for Sociedad!

IN: Sheraldo Becker

OUT: Takefusa Kubo

Mar 6, 2025, 7:24 PM

78' | Substitution for United

IN: Christian Eriksen

OUT: Alejandro Garnacho

Mar 6, 2025, 7:23 PM

77' | Big Save from Onana!

Brais tries his luck with a long shot towards the goal, but Onana's full-stretched save declines the threat.

Mar 6, 2025, 7:22 PM

76' | Throw in to United

Mar 6, 2025, 7:16 PM

70' | GOALLL! RSO 1-1 MUN

The Spanish side equalizes, Mikel Oyarzabal confidently nets the penalty

Mar 6, 2025, 7:15 PM

68' | Potential VAR Check

A penalty shout in the United's box and the referee awarded the penalty as he confirmed Bruno Fernandes' hand ball.

Mar 6, 2025, 7:13 PM

64' | Change for Sociedad

IN: Pablo Marin

OUT:Beñat Turrientes

Mar 6, 2025, 7:12 PM

63' | Substitutions for Sociedad!

IN: Orri Óskarsson, Jon Aramburu

OUT: Ander Barrenetxea, Aritz Elustondo

Mar 6, 2025, 7:06 PM

57' | GOALLL!!! RSO 0-1 MUN

The Red Devils take the lead. What an exceptional strike by Zirkzee. Garnacho makes a crucial pass into the box for Zirkzee, and his left-footed shot is strong enough to net the ball.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:58 PM

52' | Hojlund gets caught in an offside position!

Mar 6, 2025, 6:56 PM

49' | Free Kick to United

Zubeldia commits a foul on Hojlund, and the referee shows a yellow card to him

Mar 6, 2025, 6:54 PM

47' | Great defending by De Ligt!

Kubo crosses a beautiful ball from the right side of the pitch into the final third, but De Ligt blocks the cross.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:50 PM

46' | Second half Begins!

Real Sociedad 0-0 Manchester United

Mar 6, 2025, 6:40 PM

Hart-time verdict | HT RSO 0-0 MUN

Both teams were organised in an intense half of few chances, with a Garnacho effort from long range and a Zirkzee back-heel among United's attempts. The visitors twice looked dangerous from counterattacks – a threat Real Sociedad will be wary of.

via Juan Díaz, UEL Reporter

Noussair Mazraoui makes a tackle.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:34 PM

45'+3' | The half-time whistle is blown! | HT RSO 0-0 MUN

Image

Mar 6, 2025, 6:34 PM

45'+2' | Onana punches it away

Onana rose above the crowd and punched the ball away, clearing a looming threat from Sociedad.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:31 PM

45' | 3 minutes of added time confirmed

Mar 6, 2025, 6:31 PM

45' | Chance for Sociedad

Sucic was about to strike the ball from close to the goal, but the ball soared outside wide off the far post.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:29 PM

42' | Remiro collects it easily

Following a long ball by Bruno Fernandes from down the middle, Dalot powered a header on target, but Remiro made a routine collection.

Two on-target chances already for the Red Devils, but no goals whatsoever.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:25 PM

37' | That was close for United!

Garnacho and Dalot combined up on the right, resulting in Dalot finding Bruno in the middle of the box, but the United skipper's left-footed effort while going down was denied by Elustondo on the line! 

Zirkzee found the second ball but fired it wide off the target!

Mar 6, 2025, 6:21 PM

34' | Chance for Sociedad

Kubo tried to find a channel in search of delivering a cross from the right, but United's defence forced the attack to end up in a corner.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:18 PM

30' | Two quarters are up!

In the last five minutes, the only noteworthy thing that happened is Dorgu getting a little bit uncomfortable, creating tension on the United bench. However, he is well and back on the pitch after receiving medical attention.

The game is now mostly being played in the middle of the park.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:12 PM

25' | The game has slowed down

It has been a slow approach from both sides in the last couple of minutes, culminating the game into a slow progression.

It's been a game of minimal chances so far, with La Real creating 0.07 expected goals (xG) and Man Utd producing 0.06. 

More actions are yet to come!

Mar 6, 2025, 6:07 PM

20' | Off target for Dorgu

Garnacho was quickly covered by three of the opposition defenders inside the box, and he channeled a pass to Dorgu on the left. However, Dorgu cut inside and skied his shot way over the crosspiece.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:05 PM

18' | Wide from Turrientes

Turrientes slid past Bruo Fernandes and a Casmiro who threw a tackle; but his grounded shot went wide off the far post.

Mar 6, 2025, 6:03 PM

16' | Good collection from Onana

Barrenetxea floated a ball into the penalty area, hoping for the trigger strikers to anticipate it for a header, but Onana came up and collected it.

Mar 6, 2025, 5:59 PM

12' | Save from Remiro

Dorgu and Garnacho combined inside the box for an attempt at goal, but the Argentine's curling effort from the left was well-claimed by the Sociedad custodian.

Mar 6, 2025, 5:56 PM

9' | Effort from Hojlund

Hojlund might have created something out of the attack from te right flank, but the United forward got his heel clipped, extending the wait for a better opportunity to come.

Mar 6, 2025, 5:52 PM

5' | United stay alert

The hosts fiercely started the game, pressing upwards on the United defence. However, the Red Devils stayed alert in scanning the cross from the left, and blocking the shot afterwards.

Mar 6, 2025, 5:47 PM

1' | Kick Off!

Man United get things going at Anoeta!

Mar 6, 2025, 5:43 PM

Minutes away from the kick-off

Mar 6, 2025, 5:42 PM

Eyes on a victory

Mar 6, 2025, 5:05 PM

Visitors are here!

Mar 6, 2025, 5:04 PM

The hosts are in the house!

Mar 6, 2025, 5:03 PM

Line-up | Manchester United

Starting XI: André Onana (GK); Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui; Patrick Dorgu, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot; Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Højlund, Joshua Zirkzee

Subs: Lindelöf, Eriksen, Heaven, Amass, Colleyer, Dermot, Harrison

Head Coach: Ruben Amorim

Mar 6, 2025, 5:00 PM

Line-up | Real Sociedad

Starting XI: Álex Remiro (GK); Aritz Elustondo, Nayef Aguerd, Igor Zubeldia, Aihen Muñoz; Luka Sučić, Beñat Turrientes, Brais Méndez; Takefusa Kubo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea

Subs: Óskarsson, Sheraldo, Lopez, Olasagasti, Marrero, Gomez, Traore, Aramburu, Marin, Martin, Aguirregomezcorta, Etxezarreta

Head Coach: Imanol Alguacil

Mar 6, 2025, 2:49 PM

Manchester United Squad tonight

Andre Onana, Dermot Mee, Elyh Harrison; Harry Amass, Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Ayden Heaven, Victor Lindelof, Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro; Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes; Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee.

Mar 6, 2025, 2:47 PM

Real Sociedad Squad tonight

Mar 6, 2025, 2:45 PM

All set for an epic clash

Mar 6, 2025, 2:40 PM

Last 5 meetings | Real Sociedad vs Man United

Manchester United forced to settle for Europa League play-off despite win  at Real Sociedad | The Independent
United defeated Sociedad 1-0 in the Anoeta in their last meeting. (Image Credit | The Independent)
Competition Date Home Team Score Away Team
UEFA Europa League 2022/11/03 Real Sociedad 0 - 1 Manchester United
UEFA Europa League 2022/09/09 Manchester United 0 - 1 Real Sociedad
UEFA Europa League 2021/02/26 Manchester United 0 - 0 Real Sociedad
UEFA Europa League 2021/02/18 Real Sociedad 0 - 4 Manchester United
UCL 2013/11/06 Real Sociedad 0 - 0 Manchester United
UCL 2013/10/24 Manchester United 1 - 0 Real Sociedad

 

Mar 6, 2025, 2:36 PM

Head-to-head stats (All Competitions)

Real Sociedad have won just one of their previous six European encounters against Manchester United (D2 L3), with that win coming in the group stage of this competition at Old Trafford in September 2022. They won that game 1-0 courtesy of a Brais Méndez penalty, which remains their only goal against them. 

Real Sociedad have never beaten an English side on home soil in Europe (D1 L3), failing to score in each of the last three matches (all against Man Utd). They are, however, one of six sides to score in 100% of their UEFA Europa League games this season (10/10), with Man Utd also doing so (8/8). 

Man Utd have lost just one of their last eight away games against Spanish opposition in Europe (W5 D2), however that defeat did come in their most recent such encounter, losing 3-0 at Sevilla in the second leg of the 2022-23 UEFA Europa League quarter final.

Matches played: 6

Real Sociedad won: 1

Man United won: 3

Draws: 2

Mar 6, 2025, 2:32 PM

Tonight's Venue | Anoeta Stadium

Manchester United fans: Here's what you need to know about Real Sociedad -  The Athletic

Mar 6, 2025, 2:30 PM

How to watch the match?

The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network

Mar 6, 2025, 2:30 PM

Match Details

Match: Real Sociedad vs Manchester United

Tournament: UEFA Europa League 2024-25 Round of 16 tie, First Leg

Date: 6 March 2025

Time: 11:15 pm IST

Venue: Anoeta Stadium, San Sebastián, Spain

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UEFA Nations League Women's 2025 gets all the key details, including teams, fixtures, format, schedule, and how to watch.

Feb 21, 2025, 5:16 PM5 min read

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The UEFA Women's Nations League kicks off on 21st February 2025, Friday with some blockbuster matches set to take place.

The competition returns for its second season, embracing the senior women's national teams from the Football Association UEFA. The Women's Nation League offers nations a highly competitive qualification track to major tournaments while improving interest and investment in the Women's game.

League A Groups:

Group A1:

  • Germany 
  • Netherlands'
  • Austria 
  • Scotland'

Group A2:

  • France 
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Switzerland

Group A3:

  • Spain (Defending Champions)
  • England
  • Belgium 
  • Portugal

Group A4:

  • Italy
  • Denmark
  • Sweden
  • Wales

League B Groups:

 Group B1:

  • Poland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Romania

Group B2:

  • Republic of Ireland
  • Türkiye
  • Slovenia
  • Greece

Group B3:

  • Finland 
  • Serbia
  • Hungary
  • Belarus

Group B4:

  • Czechia
  • Ukraine
  • Croatia
  • Albania

League C Groups:

Group C1:

  • Slovakia
  • Farce Islands
  • Moldova
  • Gibraltar

Group C2:

  • Malta
  • Georgia
  • Cyprus
  • Andorra

Group C3:

  • Luxembourg
  • Armenia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Liechtenstein

Group C4:

  • Azerbaijan
  • Montenegro
  • Lithuania

Group C5:

  • Israel
  • Bulgaria
  • Estonia

Group C6:

  • Kosovo
  • Latvia
  • North Macedonia

How does Promotion and Relegation Work?

Teams across all three leagues are eligible for Relegation and Promotion.

The four lowest-performing teams in League A and League B will be relegated at the end of the league stage, while the winners of League B and League C will earn promotion. The Lowest-ranked third-place League B team will also face relegation due to the composition of League C.

Besides the Nation League Finals, playoff matches will be performed amongst the remaining teams to decide which teams will be promoted and relegated or remain in their respective leagues.

Matchday 1:

Friday 21 February 2025

Group A1:

  • Austria vs Scotland
  • Netherlands vs Germany

Group A2:

  • Switzerland vs Iceland
  • France vs Norway

Group A3:

  • Spain vs Belgium
  • Portugal vs England

Group A4:

  • Italy vs Wales
  • Denmark vs Sweden

Group B1:

  • Bosnia vs Romania
  • Poland vs Northern Ireland

Group B2:

  • Greece vs Slovenia
  • Republic of Ireland vs Türkiye

Group B3:

  • Serbia vs Finland
  • Belarus vs Hungary

Group B4:

  • Albania vs Ukraine
  • Croatia vs Czechia

Group C1:

  • Moldova vs Gibraltar
  • Slovakia vs Faroe Island

Group C2:

  • Georgia vs Andorra
  • Cyprus vs Malta

Group C3:

  • Armenia vs Liechtenstein
  • Luxembourg vs Kazakhstan

Group C4:

  • Azerbaijan vs Montenegro

Group C5:

  • Bulgaria vs Israel

Group C6:

  • North Macedonia vs Kosovo

Matchday 2:

Tuesday 25 February 2025

Group A1:

  • Germany vs Austria
  • Scotland vs Netherlands

Group A2:

  • Norway vs Switzerland
  • France vs Iceland

Group A4:

  • Italy vs Denmark
  • Wales vs Switzerland

Group B1:

  • Romania vs Poland
  • Northern Ireland vs Bosnia

Group B2:

  • Türkiye vs Greece
  • Slovenia vs Republic of Ireland

Group B3:

  • Hungary vs Finland
  • Serbia vs Belarus

Group B4:

  • Czechia vs Albania
  • Ukraine vs Croatia 

Group C1:

  • Slovakia vs Moldova
  • Gibraltar vs Faroe Island

Group C2:

  • Cyprus vs Georgia
  • Malta vs Andorra

Group C3:

  • Armenia vs Kazakhstan
  • Luxembourg vs Liechtenstein

Group C4:

  • Montenegro vs Lithuania

Group C5:

  • Israel vs Estonia

Group C6:

  • Kosovo vs Latvia

Wednesday 26 February 2025

Group A3:

  • Belgium vs Portugal
  • England vs Spain

Matchday 3:

Friday 4 April 2025.

Group A1:

  • Netherlands vs Austria
  • Scotland vs Germany

Group A2:

  • Iceland vs Norway
  • Switzerland vs France

Group A3:

  • England vs Belgium'
  • Portugal vs Spain

Group A4:

  • Sweden vs Italy
  • Wales vs Denmark

Group B1:

  • Poland vs Bosnia
  • Romania vs Northern Island

Group B2:

  • Greece vs Republic of Ireland
  • Slovenia vs Türkiye

Group B3:

  • Finland vs Belarus
  • Hungary vs Serbia

Group B4:

  • Albania vs Croatia
  • Ukraine vs Czechia

Group C1:

  • Faroe Island vs Moldova
  • Gibraltar vs Slovakia

Group C2:

  • Cyprus vs Andorra
  • Georgia vs Malta

Group C3:

  • Armenia vs Luxembourg
  • Liechtenstein vs Kazakhstan

Group C4:

  • Lithuania vs Azerbaijan

Group C5:

  • Estonia vs Bulgaria 

Group C6:

  • North Macedonia vs Latvia

Matchday 4

Tuesday 8 April 2025

Group A1 
Austria vs Netherlands 
Germany vs Scotland 

Group A2
Iceland vs Switzerland 
Norway vs France 

Group A3
Belgium vs England 
Spain vs Portugal 

Group A4 
Denmark vs Italy 
Sweden vs Wales 

Group B1
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Poland 
Northern Ireland vs Romania 

Group B2 
Republic of Ireland vs Greece 
Türkiye vs Slovenia 

Group B3
Belarus vs Serbia 
Finland vs Hungary 

Group B4 
Croatia vs Albania 
Czechia vs Ukraine 

Group C1 
Faroe Islands vs Gibraltar 
Moldova vs Slovakia 

Group C2 
Andorra vs Cyprus 
Malta vs Georgia 

Group C3 
Kazakhstan vs Armenia 
Liechtenstein vs Luxembourg 

Group C4 
Montenegro vs Azerbaijan 

Group C5 
Israel vs Bulgaria 

Group C6
Kosovo vs North Macedonia 

Matchday 5

Friday 30 May 2025

Group A1 
Germany vs Netherlands 
Scotland vs Austria 

Group A2
France vs Switzerland 
Norway vs Iceland 

Group A3 
Belgium vs Spain 
England vs Portugal 

Group A4
Denmark vs Wales 
Italy vs Sweden 

Group B1 
Northern Ireland vs Poland 
Romania vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 

Group B2 
Slovenia vs Greece 
Türkiye vs Republic of Ireland 

Group B3 
Belarus vs Finland 
Serbia vs Hungary 

Group B4 
Czechia vs Croatia 
Ukraine vs Albania 

Group C1 
Moldova vs Faroe Islands 
Slovakia vs Gibraltar 

Group C2 
Andorra vs Georgia 
Malta vs Cyprus 

Group C3 
Kazakhstan vs Liechtenstein 
Luxembourg vs Armenia 

Group C4 
Azerbaijan vs Lithuania 

Group C5 
Estonia vs Israel 

Group C6 
Latvia vs North Macedonia 

Matchday 6

Tuesday 3 June 2025

Group A1 
Austria vs Germany 
Netherlands vs Scotland 

Group A2 
Iceland vs France 
Switzerland vs Norway 

Group A3 
Portugal vs Belgium 
Spain vs England 

Group A4 
Sweden vs Denmark 
Wales vs Italy 

Group B1 
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Northern Ireland 
Poland vs Romania 

Group B2 
Greece vs Türkiye 
Republic of Ireland vs Slovenia 

Group B3 
Finland vs Serbia 
Hungary vs Belarus 

Group B4 
Albania vs Czechia 
Croatia vs Ukraine 

Group C1 
Faroe Islands vs Slovakia 
Gibraltar vs Moldova 

Group C2 
Andorra vs Malta 
Georgia vs Cyprus 

Group C3 
Kazakhstan vs Luxembourg 
Liechtenstein vs Armenia 

Group C4 
Lithuania vs Montenegro 

Group C5 
Bulgaria vs Estonia 

Group C6
Latvia vs Kosovo

2025 UEFA Women's Nations League finals & play-offs

Finals 
Draw: 6 June 2025, Nyon (date TBC)
Semi-finals (two legs): Between 22 and 28 October 2025
Final/third-place play-off (two legs): Between 26 November and 2 December 2025

Promotion/relegation play-offs
Draw: 6 June 2025, Nyon (date TBC)
Matches (two legs): Between 22 and 28 October 2025

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Top 20 Most Underrated Players in International Football

In this special article, Sportz Point explores the footballers in international football who played crucial roles in their team's success but often remained underrated.

Feb 7, 2025, 2:17 PM13 min read

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Football is a sport that often brings limelight to certain footballers but sometimes keeps many at bay. Around football discussions worldwide, these footballers are not mentioned often, even after achieving significant accolades. 

Talking about the underrated footballers in International football, we must understand that it is very different from club football. It is tougher to leave a mark except performing in the continental and World Cup-like tournaments in every four years.

However, these footballers have always performed masterfully well while donning their national kit, bringing noteworthy achievements to their respective nations. Still, they have remained underrated in the consideration of either the fans or the football pundits.

Sportz Point explores the top 20 most underrated players in international football in this special article. This list is not a rank, but a summarisation of some underrated footballers who deserve more praise. 

Top 20 Most Underrated Players in International Football

Angel Di Maria

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  • National team: Argentina
  • Position: Right Winger
  • Appearances: 145
  • Goals: 31
  • Assists: 32

Notable trivia: Angel Di Maria is not given the importance he deserves for the recent successes of the Argentina National team. The 36-year-old winger retired from international football in July 2024, leaving behind an unmatched legacy. 

Most importantly, Di Maria won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, two Copa America titles in 2020 and 2024, and the Finalissima 2022, as he scored in each of the finals for Argentina except for the 2024 Copa, showing his towering presence for the national team. 

Di Maria remained underrated for the gigantic presence of Lionel Messi as his teammate, but nothing can belittle his huge contribution to Argentina's recent success of winning four trophies in four years.

Thomas Muller 

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  • National team: Germany
  • Position: Attacking Midfielder
  • Appearances: 131
  • Goals: 45
  • Assists: 41

Notable trivia: Thomas Muller has 10 goals and 6 assists in 19 World Cup appearances for Germany. The attacking midfielder registered 5 goals and 3 assists in his first-ever World Cup campaign in 2010, earning him the Golden Boot.

In the following World Cup, Muller was pivotal in Germany's World Cup glory, having scored 5 goals and 3 assists. Although he lost the Golden Ball to Lionel Messi that year, Muller was undoubtedly the best player of the German team, along with Manuel Neuer and Miroslav Klose.

Muller won the 2014 World Cup and finished third in EURO 2012 with Germany, as he retired in July 2024 after Germany's elimination from the EURO 2024.

Olivier Giroud

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  • National team: France
  • Position: Forward
  • Appearances: 137
  • Goals: 57
  • Assists: 15

Notable trivia: Despite playing for a country that produced goalscorers such as Thierry Henry, Michel Platini, Karim Benzema, and David Trezeguet, Olivier Giroud tops the list of the all-time top scorers for the France national team with 57 goals.

Giroud's achievements are often overlooked both at the international and club levels, though he is one of the best French footballers of this generation. Giroud finished the EURO 2016 as the joint second-highest scorer, with 3 goals and 2 assists. 

Giroud was also part of the 2018 World Cup and 2021 Nations League-winning France team, providing significant contributions to the team. He also scored 4 goals for France in the 2022 World Cup. However, the striker retired from international football in July 2024.

Davor Šuker

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  • National team: Croatia
  • Position: Forward
  • Appearances: 68
  • Goals: 45
  • Assists: 6

Notable trivia: Davor Šuker is arguably the greatest Croatian footballer ever, leaving an unparalleled legacy behind him for the national team.

The year 1998 is popularly known as the 'Davor Šuker Year' among football fans, as the forward led the Croatia team to a third-place finish in the 1998 World Cup. He also scored 6 goals in 7 appearances in the tournament to earn the Golden Boot. 

Šuker also won the Silver Ball as the second-best player of the tournament in 1998 WC. He is the top Croatian goalscorer of all time as well, bagging 45 goals in 68 official appearances before retiring in 2002.

Antoine Griezmann

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  • National team: France
  • Position: Attacking Midfielder
  • Appearances: 137
  • Goals: 44
  • Assists: 38

Notable trivia: Antoine Griezmann achieved innumerable honours with the France national team, but sadly, is often not regarded as one of the greatest international footballers ever. 

Griezmann led France to a second-place finish in EURO 2016, scoring 6 goals and 2 assists to win the Golden Boot. He was also named the Player of the Tournament in that edition.

However, Griezmann achieved his first senior international silverware in 2018, when France won the World Cup in Russia. The attacking midfielder was crucial for the team with a tally of 4 goals and the tournament-most of 4 assists, also being named the third-best player of the tournament.

Apart from the 2021 UEFA Nations League title, Girezmann orchestrated the French attack in the 2022 World Cup, providing three assists to be the joint-top assist provider. However, he retired from international football in September 2024.

Sergio Busquets

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  • National team: Spain
  • Position: Defensive Midfielder
  • Appearances: 143
  • Goals: 2
  • Assists: 9

Notable trivia: We all are yet to see a central-defensive midfielder in modern football who has such a high IQ in reading the game, such as Sergio Busquets. 

Busquets was popularly called 'Octopus' for his immaculate passing ability and intimidating defensive screening without breaking a sweat most of the time. the Spanish midfielder became the heart of Barcelona but his contribution was often overlooked at the national team level.

In a star-studded midfield with Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta, Busquets emerged as the only one of his kind, making significant contributions to Spain's World Cup glory in 2010 and EURO 2012 victory. Busquets retired from international football in December 2022.

Hugo Lloris

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  • National team: France
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Appearances: 145
  • Clean sheets: 68

Notable trivia: It is said in football, that being a goalkeeper is a 'thankless job'. Goalkeepers are always the last guardian of a team, but their contributions are hugely overlooked. Hugo Lloris, the former French goalkeeper is a burning example of that sensation.

Lloris kept three clean-sheets in all 7 appearances for France in the World Cup 2018, leading the team to the final glory. The French custodian has kept a staggering 68 clean-sheets overall for France in 145 appearances.

He also captained the Les Bleus in three World Cup editions from 2014 to 2022. Lloris retired from the national team in January 2023, being the most-capped player for France in history.

Edin Džeko

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  • National team: Bosnia & Herzegovina
  • Position: Forward
  • Appearances: 139
  • Goals: 67
  • Assists: 29

Notable trivia: Edin Džeko is not often mentioned as one of the best international footballers in the modern era, only because he represents a country like Bosnia, that mostly fail to apear in big tournaments.

Yet Džeko, the greatest Bosnian footballer, led the Bosnia team to its first-ever World Cup appearance in 2014 after scoring a whopping 10 goals to be the second-top scorer in the qualification round.

He also scored 9 goals in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying round to be the second-top scorer in the qualification round as well. Džeko also ranks sixth among the active footballers with most international goals.

Michael Laudrup

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  • National team: Denmark
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Appearances: 103
  • Goals: 37
  • Assists: 14

Notable trivia: Michael Laudrup is often considered the greatest Danish footballer of all time, yet he doesn't always receive the full recognition that his remarkable talent deserves. He delivered outstanding performances for Denmark, scoring 37 goals in 103 appearances.

Laudrup won the 1995 Confederations Cup with Denmark, providing commendable performances throughout the tournament. German legend Franz Beckenbauer praised the Danish midfielder in the best possible way, saying, “Pele was the best in the 60s, Cruyff in the 70s, Maradona in the 80s, and Laudrup in the 90s.”

Gabriel Batistuta

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  • National team: Argentina
  • Position: Forward
  • Appearances: 78
  • Goals: 56
  • Assists: 14

Notable trivia: Gabriel Batistuta was nicknamed 'Batigol' for his ability to score from almost anywhere on the pitch with unmatched power and precision.

Batistuta was mostly recognized for his inhuman performance in the 1991 Copa America, as Argentina won the title and he was the highest goalscorer of the tournament with 6 goals. He won his second Copa with Argentina in 1993, scoring a brace in the final.

Although he could not achieve the coveted success in the World Cups, Batistuta was one of the greatest footballers for Argentina in the World Cups, with 10 goals in 12 appearances.

Andrea Pirlo

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  • National team: Italy
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Appearances: 116
  • Goals: 13
  • Assists: 25

Notable trivia: Current UEFA vice-president and former Polish footballer Zbigniew Boniek praised Andrea Pirlo by saying something that probably best defines the Italian midfielder. He stated, "To pass the ball to Andrea Pirlo is like to hide it in a safe."

Andrea Pirlo is inarguably one of the most prolific playmakers who ever graced the football pitch. Famous for his outstanding passing and free-kick skills, Pirlo was essential to Italy's victory in the 2006 World Cup. Pirlo won three man of the match awards in the tournament, most by any player in that edition. 

Retiring in 2017, Pirlo remains one of the supreme players who played exceptionally well at international levels, but the recognition was never enough to praise the midfied maestro.

Ronald Koeman

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  • National team: Netherlands
  • Position: Defender
  • Appearances: 78
  • Goals: 14
  • Assists: 10

Notable trivia: Ronald Koeman is often overlooked, but he was a top-tier central defender known for his exceptional passing ability and masterful free-kick skills. With a record of 238 goals across club and international levels, Koeman is the highest-scoring defender in football history. 

However, the defender was a crucial part of Rinus Michels' formidable Netherlands team in the 90s, which won the 1988 European Championship. He also won the Dutch Footballer of the Year award twice in 1987 and 1988.

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

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  • National team: Netherlands
  • Position: Forward
  • Appearances: 76
  • Goals: 42
  • Assists: 12

Notable trivia: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is often overlooked among the contemporary Dutch stars of his generation. The forward is the third-highest goalscorer for the Dutch national team, with 42 goals.

Although he had a brief appearance in the 2010 World Cup, Huntelaar proved himself crucial for the team, scoring the most goals (12) in the 2012 European championship qualification round.

However, he was also a part of the Netherlands squad that finished third in the 2014 World Cup. He retired in 2021 but never got the recognition he deserved.

George Best

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  • National team: Northern Ireland
  • Position: Winger
  • Appearances: 37
  • Goals: 9
  • Assists: 0

Notable trivia: "Maradona Good, Pele Better, George Best" is the greatest quotation that can define how good George Best was. The Irish winger is also considered as the greatest footballer who never played in a World Cup. 

Despite having immense talent and potential, he is often overlooked in the discussion of the greatest footballers. He was named European Player of the Year in 1968, delivering consistent performance for his club and national team.

If he did not struggle with his self-destructing lifestyle, he may have achieved more accolades with Northern Ireland before retiring in 1982.

Gheorghe Hagi

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  • National team: Romania
  • Position: Attacking Midfielder
  • Appearances: 124
  • Goals: 35
  • Assists: 23

Notable trivia: Gheorghe Hagi was such a good player that he was nicknamed "Maradona of the Carpathians". The attacking midfielder was also called 'Regele', which translates to 'The King' for his immaculate shooting ability, playmaking skills, and vision on the pitch.

The attacking midfielder was the heart of an exciting Romania team of the 1990s. Hagi put up a memorable performance for Romania in the 1994 World Cup, scoring 3 goals and providing 4 assists to lead the team to the quarter-finals, where they eventually lost against Sweden.

He retired in 2001 but still holds the record for the most goals scored for the Romania national team, alongside Adrian Mutu, with 35 goals.

Günter Netzer

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  • National team: Germany
  • Position: Midfielder
  • Appearances: 37
  • Goals: 6
  • Assists: 9

Notable trivia: Günter Netzer played an integral role in Germany's 1972 European Championship victory.
The midfielder provided two assists in the semi-final of the tournament, inspiring a 2-1 win over Belgium.

Netzer was also included in the 1974 World Cup squad for Germany. Although he did not play in the final, Netzer is still regarded as the first World Cup winner who, at the time of his victory, played for a club based outside his home country.

Despite not having many opportunities to represent the national team, he was often considered as one of the best German footballers in the 70s.

Hristo Stoichkov

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  • National team: Bulgaria
  • Position: Winger
  • Appearances: 83
  • Goals: 37
  • Assists: 8

Notable trivia: Hristo Stoichkov was the standout performer in the 1994 World Cup as he inspired Bulgaria to a fourth-place finish and was awarded the Golden Boot for being the top scorer with 6 goals. In the tournament, he scored in the shock wins against Argentina in the Group stage and against Germany in the quarter-finals.

Stoichkov, who re-defined the 'inverted winger' role in world football, scored 37 goals in 83 games for the Bulgarian national team before retiring from international football in 1999.

Gaetano Scirea

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  • National team: Italy
  • Position: Sweeper Defender
  • Appearances: 78
  • Goals: 2
  • Assists: 1

Notable trivia: Despite Franco Baresi's absence, Gaetano Scirea was pivotal in Italy’s victorious 1982 World Cup-winning campaign. The defender, who played mostly as a sweeper, remained underrated due to his contemporary Italian defenders. 

Playing for a country where the best defenders are born and brought up, Scirea always stayed out of the recognition. His untimely death at the age of 36 in 1989 also restricted his legacy.

Rudi Völler 

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  • National team: Germany
  • Position: Forward
  • Appearances: 90
  • Goals: 47
  • Assists: 18

Notable trivia: Rudi Völler was a very dependable player striker at both club and international levels. He came off the bench to equalize in the 1986 World Cup Final after scoring in the semi-final against France. Unfortunately, the Germans lost the final against Argentina. However, after four years, he played a crucial role for Germany that became World Champions in 1990, scoring 3 goals and 2 assists.

His contemporary Jurgen Klinsmann always received the highlight for the Germans, but it can not tear down his achievements with the national team. Völler's international goal-scoring record is impressive with a staggering 47 goals in 90 caps.

Matthias Sammer

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  • National team: Germany
  • Position: Defensive/Central Midfielder
  • Appearances: 51
  • Goals: 8
  • Assists: 3

Notable trivia: Matthias Sammer was sometimes overlooked compared to their contemporary Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini. However, he played a crucial role in Germany's victory at the 1996 European Championship, where he was named the tournament's best player. 

The midfielder also won the Ballon d'Or in 1996 and was also named the German Footballer of the Year in 1996, after earning the same accolade in 1995.

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Kylian Mbappe's demands from PSG: FFF fails to submit documents to UEFA

FFF has reportedly not provided documents concerning the ongoing dispute between Kylian Mbappe and PSG, in which Mbappe demands €55 million in unpaid wages and bonuses from PSG.

Jan 15, 2025, 1:28 PM3 min read

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According to reports, the French Football Federation (FFF) has failed to submit documents to UEFA regarding the ongoing dispute between Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain

The French forward lodged a demand of €55 million in unpaid wages and bonuses from his former club, which was sanctioned by the legal commission of the LFP. 

However, the FFF has failed to provide documents and reportedly has not taken any action, leaving the door open for Mbappe's camp to directly notify UEFA about the negligence.

The Mbappe-PSG dispute keeps escalating

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The conflict between the two parties started taking shape from an agreement made in mid-August 2023 between the striker and PSG's management.

At that time, Kylian Mbappe was sidelined from the team after refusing to extend his contract with PSG. If he had agreed to the extension, the club would have received transfer fees.

However, Mbappe did not sign the contract and ultimately joined Real Madrid on a free transfer at the end of the 2023-24 season.

After joining Madrid in August 2024, Mbappe demanded €55 million in unpaid wages and bonuses from PSG and contacted LFP concerning the issue.

On September 11, 2024, the legal commission of the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) ruled in favor of Mbappe, stating that the French club is obligated to pay the asked sum to the player.

Subsequently, on October 25, the joint commission of the League also supported Mbappé's case and ordered PSG to make the payment.

However, on December 11, the disciplinary commission of the Professional Football League determined that the application filed was invalid due to PSG summoning the LFP to the Paris Judicial Court. As a result, the club has not yet made the payment.

According to AFP on 22 November, The FFF rejected PSG’s request to reconsider an order from the French league to pay the demanded fee to their former striker.

Another turn in this long-standing fall-out

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Delphine Verheyden, Mbappe's lawyer. (Image Credit | Getty Images)

The dispute has now taken another turn as per the reports from L'Equipe. According to the French outlet, Mbappe's lawyer Delphine Verheyden questioned the FFF in a letter about whether they had notified the European body on this matter.

Verheyden explained that the FFF acts as an intermediary for the "UEFA club license" required to participate in European competitions. According to L'Equipe:

However, the FFF did nothing, because they believe the case is still open as PSG has appealed to the Paris judicial court to contest the decisions made by the French Professional Football League (LFP) against them.

By 15 January 2025, PSG had to demonstrate to UEFA that they were not indebted to their employees or that they were behind on any payments. In such cases, clubs are sanctioned or may be expelled from the UEFA-licensed club competitions.

However, PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi holds the position of the ECA's (European Clubs Association) head, making this whole dispute a sensitive matter.

With FFF taking no action, the proceeding has taken a different turn and may continue for a long period in the upcoming months.

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Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2024-25 Highlights: Forest move to second position after a 1-1 tie against Liverpool

Catch highlights of the Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC match in Premier League 20024-25 Nottingham Forest moved to number two position in the points table after 1-1 draw against Liverpool.

Jan 14, 2025, 10:04 PM1 min read

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Hello and welcome to Sportz Point's another LIVE blog. Tonight, we will be covering the high-voltage Premier League fixture of Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC as both the hosts look to stunt the table topper.

On the other hand, if Liverpool FC can win this match, they will further mark their authority in the league table as the title contender. 

Read Also | Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Premier League 2024-25 Preview: All you need to know

Nottingham Forest are currently at number three with 40 points in 20 games. Meantime, Liverpool are top with 46 points after playing one less game than their opponents. 

However, football pundit Jamie Carragher feels if Nottingham can beat Liverpool, they will surely be a table contender.

So, as we build up for this exciting match, hold your breath and keep refreshing the page for all the LIVE updates.

LIVE Updates

Jan 14, 2025, 8:04 PM

LIVE Score

 

Jan 14, 2025, 10:07 PM

Premier League table after the match!

Premier League Matchweek 21 Table
Position Club Played Goal Difference Points
1 Liverpool 20 +28 47
2 Nott'm Forest 21 +10 41
3 Arsenal 20 +21 40
4 Chelsea 21 +15 37
5 Newcastle 20 +12 35
6 Man City 21 +9 35
7 Bournemouth 21 +7 34
8 Aston Villa 20 -2 32
9 Fulham 21 +2 30
10 Brentford 21 +3 28
11 Brighton 20 +1 28
12 West Ham 21 -14 26
13 Spurs 20 +12 24
14 Man Utd 20 -5 23
15 Crystal Palace 20 -7 21
16 Everton 19 -10 17
17 Wolves 20 -14 16
18 Ipswich 20 -15 16
19 Leicester 20 -21 14
20 Southampton 20 -32 6

 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:58 PM

Full time | NFO 1-1 LIV

Great second half from Liverpool but it was not good enough to win all the three points from the City Ground.

Nottingham's winning streak is over but they remain undefeated in last seven games. Outstanding! 

Liverpool would be disappointed not find a way in the first half. But, Nottingham were top class, chasing the ball, running around and throwing their bodies. 

Chris Wood with his 13th goal of the season gave Nottingham the lead. Super subs Diogo Jota and Tsimikas gave Liverpool the equaliser.

Forest move to number two in the points table.

Jan 14, 2025, 9:55 PM

90+7' | Chance for Trent

Chance for Trent to receive the ball in the middle of the box, but he failed to control the pass.

Maybe it was the last chance for them to score. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:51 PM

90+2' | Sels with another save

What a second half for the goalkeeper! 

Cody Gakpo with a right-footed shot from right and the deflection made it hard for Sels to stop that.

He was ready for it. It goes for a corner. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:49 PM

90' | 7 minutes added

7 minutes added to full time.

Jan 14, 2025, 9:48 PM

90' | Triple change for Nottingham

Gibbs-White, Wood and Williams replaced Morato, Awoniyi and Moreno.

Jan 14, 2025, 9:47 PM

89' | Salah misses the target

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Disappointed Salah after missing a few chances. Image | Premier League

Salah misses the target with a volley after Sales punched away the corner and the ball fell onto the Egyptian's feet. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:46 PM

88' | Top save from Sels

Mac Allister with a great pass for Salah, who made a quick turn and sent a left-footed chip in.

But Sales jumped in the air to get a finger tip to it. Corner for Liverpool

Jan 14, 2025, 9:45 PM

87' | Liverpool building pressure

After waiting for so long, Curtis Jones finally got the corner. Goal coming? 

Murillo was there negate the corner though. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:42 PM

84' | Sels makes a save

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Though this time Williams was there with Salah to close the angle, but Sels came out to grab the ball. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:42 PM

84' | Change for Nottingham

Callum Hudson-Odoi is replaced by Jota Silva. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:41 PM

83' | Salah misses the target

Trent to Szoboszlai, who played out wide to Salah. But, the Egyptian could not keep the ball inside the net with his left-footed shot. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:40 PM

82' | Save from Sels

Important deflection from Sels. Jota with another right-footed effort from the edge of the box, and Sels was able to get a finger tip to it. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:39 PM

81' | Bodies everywhere

Box-to-box action from both teams and as Liverpool keep on smashing the ball on target, Nottingham players threw their body at the ball to stop them.

Jan 14, 2025, 9:38 PM

79' | Liverpool on the move

After wining the ball back, Szoboszlai played out to Salah, who gave it to Gakpo on the left. But, Gakpo's cross was eventually blocked and none could take advantage of the rebound ball. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:35 PM

77' | Save from Sels

Another brave save from Sels, who came out running again to stop a close range shot from Jota.

Jan 14, 2025, 9:34 PM

77' | Change for Nottingham

Domínguez replaces captain Yates. Gibbs-White is the captain now. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:33 PM

75' | Change for Liverpool

Third change for Liverpool. Curtis Jones replaces Luis Diaz. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:31 PM

Magic off the bench!

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Super subs Jota and Tsimikas contributed for Liverpool. Image | Liverpool

Jan 14, 2025, 9:28 PM

70' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Diaz for a foul on Yates. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:28 PM

69' | Save from Sales

Brave from Sales. He came out running to block a close range shot from Diogo Jota. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:26 PM

66' | Jota with the equaliser | NFO 1-1 LIV

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22 seconds in, and Diogo Jota jumped in the air and defeated Murillo to get the header in for the equaliser. 

Tsimikas, the other substitute provided the corner for Liverpool.

Slot magic working again!

NFO 1-1 LIV

Jan 14, 2025, 9:23 PM

65' | Double change for Liverpool

Konate and Robertson are replaced by Tsimikas and Jota. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:21 PM

63' | Save from Alisson

Good, curving inswinger from Elanga. But, Alisson was cautious enough to punch the ball back. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:20 PM

61' | Brilliant from Gibbs-White

Gibbs-White to Anderson and then Anderson to Gibbs-White, Nottingham Forest were cooking the entire Liverpool defend. 

A frustrated Trent caught Anderson near the box, and it is a free-kick from a dangerous position. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:17 PM

59' | Salah goes wide

Nearly from Salah. A left footed shot from inside the box, went left to the goal. 

Liverpool looking good now. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:16 PM

58' | Murillo with another block

Salah, at the edge of the box, played a great pass towards Szoboszlai. 

But, it was Murillo again, who made the block. Corner for Liverpool. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:15 PM

57' | Chance for Diaz

A through ball towards Luis Diaz at the edge of the box. He was around the shooting zone, but failed to receive the ball properly. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:13 PM

55' | Anderson with a block

Salah played out wide to Trent, who launched an lobbed ball towards the box. But, Anderson dropped deep to head the ball out for a Liverpool corner. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:11 PM

53' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Nottingham captain Yates. He did the right thing though, stopping a potential attack from Liverpool on the left.

Jan 14, 2025, 9:10 PM

51' | Liverpool looking to up the speed

Liverpool are looking more energetic in the second half and trying to make something happen. Mac Allister had the chance to go inside with the ball, but he missed the chance as he tried to play a dummy. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:07 PM

48' | Murillo keeps it out again

Trent had found the space to play the pass to Salah, who played back to Trent. But,  Murillo was there to block Trent from having a shot from the edge of the box. 

Jan 14, 2025, 9:04 PM

46' | Second half starts

No changes from either team.

Jan 14, 2025, 8:50 PM

First Half | NFO 1-0 LIV

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2024-25 LIVE Updates: Wood scores an early goal | NFO 1-0 LIV | Sportz Point
Chris Wood scored with the first attack from Nottingham Forest. Image | Premier League

Nearly a perfect first-half for the home side. Great defending, a goal from Chris Wood in the 8th minute and a few frustrating shots from Liverpool players. 

Arne Slot was seen having a word with the match officials before going to the tunnel. 

Surely, we will get to see a few tactical changes from Slot in the second half. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:46 PM

45' | 1 minute added

1 minute added to the first half. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:44 PM

42' | Yellow card

Yellow card for Gibbs-White for protesting against the referee. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:42 PM

41' | Mac Allister with a shot

Gakpo found Mac Allister run at the middle with a cut back from left. However, the Argentine's right footed shot missed the target. 

 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:40 PM

ICYMI: The playmaker Anthony Elanga

Anthony Elanga provided the assist for Chris Wood - Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool LIVE | sportzpoint.com

Jan 14, 2025, 8:38 PM

37' | Protests from Liverpool players

Murillo shouldered down Diaz in the middle of the pitch and the referee did not give the foul. However, Gravenberch's touch has been called as a foul. 

Liverpool players are not happy with the decision. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:36 PM

35' | Top class from Murillo

Brilliant long ball from Trent found Diaz on the go. 

But, even when he was nearly one-on-one, Murillo came running from behind to make a deflection. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:35 PM

34' | Time wasting?

Nottingham have been able to slow down Liverpool's game. 

Arne Slot does not seem to be happy with that. He has a word with the officials after Forest players take time to throw in or take the freekick. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:33 PM

32' | Williams had a great game so far

Neco Williams has been one of the best players for Nottingham so far. He has been able to block away anything which has come his way, including Salah and Szoboszlai. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:29 PM

28' | Nothing from him, yet!

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2024-25 LIVE Updates, Scores and News
Image | Premier League

Jan 14, 2025, 8:27 PM

25' | Chance for Gakpo

Van Dijk set Salah to send a diagonal cross from right to left, towards the far post.

Gakpo jumped high enough to get the header, but it was not on target. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:25 PM

24' | Another waste for Liverpool

Surely, they will have to find any other way. 

Another waste of a ball for them. Luis Diaz this time went for a shot, way outside of the box and the ball sailed over the goal. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:24 PM

23' | Corner for Liverpool

A chance for them? Murillo's clearance provided Liverpool a corner. But a tight defense did not allow them to take the advantage. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:23 PM

20' | Chance for Nottingham

Wood, on the left, made an entry easily but this time he was blocked by Van Dijk. However, Liverpool captain's attempted clarence was deflected and luckily for them, it went to Trent, who made the final clearance. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:20 PM

18' | Good block

Diaz found Szoboszlai with a good pass. But, Szoboszlai's low effort from inside the box was eventually blocked. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:18 PM

He does!

Jan 14, 2025, 8:17 PM

16' | Szoboszlai is down

The Liverpool defender is down after a tussle. He is up now though. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:15 PM

14' | Odoi tries to get in!

After a back-and-forth play, Odoi had the chance to make an effort with his left foot from a close range. 

However, it was an easy grab for Alisson after a deflection. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:14 PM

11' | Long range shot

Murillo tried his luck with a left footed shot from outside the box. He was not far though. Alisson is lucky that the ball swayed away from the goal. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:09 PM

8' | Wood scores | NFO 1- LIV

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2024-25 LIVE Updates, Scores and News - Chirs Wood scored an early goal for Nottingham | Sportz Point
Chris Wood celebrates his 13th goal of the season. Image | Premier League

What a start for the home side! 

Chris Wood scores with Nottingham's first attack. Forest won the back in the midfield and Elanga found Wood with a through ball. Wood did the rest with a left footed shot to find his 13th Premier League goal of the season.

Nottingham 1-0 Liverpool.

Jan 14, 2025, 8:09 PM

8' | Disappointing from Gravenberch

Gravenberch found Salah on the left, who waited and waited before making a move inside. Salah then found Gravenberch again, who wasted the chance by shooting the ball over the goal. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:07 PM

6' | Gravenberch goes for a shot too

Nuno's men are sitting back and Slot's men have decided they will go for the long range shots. This time Gravenberch goes for a shot and just like Gakpo, he goes way over the goal too. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:05 PM

3' | A few early shots from Liverpool

Nottingham are already looking solid in defence, going behind the ball. 

Meantime, Liverpool are trying to create something from outside the box with Mac Allister's shot getting blocked, followed by a shot over the goal from Gakpo. 

Jan 14, 2025, 8:02 PM

Kick-off!

The fans sing "We are the REDs" and we are off! The home team start the proceedings.

Liverpool in their third kit, whites. 

Jan 14, 2025, 7:59 PM

Yes!

Jan 14, 2025, 7:58 PM

It's time!

Jan 14, 2025, 7:41 PM

Trent is ready! But, is he going to Madrid?

Jan 14, 2025, 7:40 PM

Warmups!

Jan 14, 2025, 7:23 PM

Smile, if you think you're the real BOSS 😉

Jan 14, 2025, 7:23 PM

The Boss is here!

Jan 14, 2025, 7:22 PM

Konate returns for Liverpool

Ibrahima Konate returned for Liverpool FC vs Nottingham Forest | sportzpoint.com

Ibrahim Konate returned for the Reds to make a solid backline alongside captain Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai. 

 

Jan 14, 2025, 7:15 PM

Lineups | Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Yates, Anderson, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood

Subs: Morato, Awoniyi, Domínguez, Ward-Prowse, Moreno, Jota Silva, Sosa, Boly, Carlos Miguel

Jan 14, 2025, 7:12 PM

Lineups | Liverpool FC

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Salah, Gakpo, Robertson, Gravenberch, Alexander-Arnold.

Subs: Kelleher, Endo, Chiesa, Jones, Elliott, Jota, Tsimikas, Quansah, Bradley.

Jan 14, 2025, 7:11 PM

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC | Recent meetings

Callum Hudson-Odoi scored the lone goal for Nottingham against Liverpool early in the season | Sportz Point
Callum Hudson-Odoi scored the lone goal for Nottingham against Liverpool early in the season.
  • Saturday 14 September 2024 - Anfield, Liverpool
    Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest

  • Saturday 02 March 2024 - The City Ground, Nottingham
    Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool

  • Sunday 29 October 2023 - Anfield, Liverpool
    Liverpool 3-0 Nottingham Forest

  • Saturday 22 April 2023 - Anfield, Liverpool
    Liverpool 3-2 Nottingham Forest

  • Saturday 22 October 2022 - The City Ground, Nottingham
    Nottingham Forest 1-0 Liverpool

Jan 14, 2025, 7:08 PM

Recent form | Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2024-25 LIVE Updates - Recent form - Nottingham Forest | Sportz Point
Nottingham players celebrating a goal during their 3-0 win against Wolves. Image | Premier League

Since their last defeat against Manchester City in December, Nottingham have not lost a single game in Premier League. 

In fact, they are now the only team this season to win six matches in a row. They have defeated Manchester United, Aston Villa, Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers in back-to-back games.

Moreover, they have won five of their last six Premier League home matches, which is more than what they had won in their previous 21 season at their home ground. 

Jan 14, 2025, 7:02 PM

Recent form | Liverpool FC

Liverpool vs Manchester United LIVE Updates, Scores and News | Liverpool take the lead via Salah's penalty | LIV 2-1 MUN | sportzpoint
Despite Salah's goal in the last match vs Manchester United, Liverpool had to be settled with a 2-2 draw. Image | Liverpool FC

Liverpool have been undefeated in the league so far except for one time against Nottingham Forest, early in the season. Though in the last five matches they have dropped points, but have remained undefeated too. 

  • D(H) 2-2 Man Utd
  • W(A) 5-0 West Ham
  • W(H) 3-1 Leicester
  • W(A) 6-3 Spurs
  • D(H) 2-2 Fulham
     

Jan 14, 2025, 6:56 PM

Nuno, the protector of the Forest

Nuno Espirito Santo's stats in Premier League with Nottingham Forest | Sportz Point

Nuno has been a messiah for Nottingham Forest fan since the time he has joined the team as the head coach. Since joining, the Portuguese mastermind has won 18 games and lost 15 times in 41 games. 

His record at the highest division of English football has helped Nottingham Forest gain the respect among the top clubs. 

Jan 14, 2025, 6:44 PM

Early Team News

Ibrahim Sangare to miss Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC match | Sportz Point
 Ibrahim Sangare will miss the game due to a hamstring injury.

Ibrahim Sangare will miss the game for the hosts with a hamstring injury. "We are assessing players that played all the [Luton Town] game, assessing players that are out. So, we prepare but [there are] not major issues," Nottingham head coach  Espirito Santo told in the matchday-1 press conference.

Jan 14, 2025, 5:08 PM

Head-to-head stats

Team Total Wins Home Wins Away Wins Played Draws
Nott'm Forest 4 3 1 15 4
Liverpool 7 6 1

 

Jan 14, 2025, 5:06 PM

Tonight's venue | City Ground

Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool FC LIVE - City Ground | Sportz Point

Jan 14, 2025, 5:04 PM

How to watch the Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool match?

The match will be streamed Live on the Disney+Hotstar app and website. Indian iewers can also watch the game live on TV on Star Sports Select TV Channels.

Jan 14, 2025, 5:04 PM

Match Details

Match: Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool

Date: 15 January 2025

Time: 1:30 AM IST

Venue: City Ground, Nottinghamshire, UK.

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