Lisandro Martínez

EC Qualifying

"I don't know if rivals are worried, but they'd prefer not to face Italy"

Italy coach Roberto Mancini believes rivals would prefer to avoid playing his team at Euro 2020.

International Friendly

Scaloni pleased with Argentina progress as unbeaten run continues

While seeking improvement, Lionel Scaloni is happy with Argentina's development after their unbeaten run continued.

EURO 2020

Southgate has no plans to quit England role ahead of 2022 World Cup

England manager Gareth Southgate has outlined his intention to remain in charge for the 2022 World Cup, depending on how Euro 2020 goes.

AFCON Qualifying

Belaili scores direct from corner as Algeria win in 'car park'

Youcef Belaili scored direct from a corner to give defending champions Algeria a 1-0 away win over Botswana Monday during matchday two of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

EC Qualifying

Denmark thwart Ireland again to join Switzerland at Euro 2020

The Republic of Ireland missed out on automatic qualification for Euro 2020 as a 1-1 draw with Denmark in Dublin on Monday secured the visitors' place at next summer's showpiece.

Danes, Swiss through to Euro 2020 as rampant Italy hit nine

Denmark and Switzerland secured spots at Euro 2020 at the expense of the Republic of Ireland on Monday as Roberto Mancini's Italy completed a perfect qualifying campaign by scoring nine.

International Friendly

Tite: Messi comparisons with Pele have 'no credibility'

Tite insists discussions over which of Lionel Messi and Pele is greatest have "no credibility" such is the Brazil legend's legacy.

Primera Division

LA Galaxy extend Cristian Pavon loan

Boca Juniors forward Cristian Pavon starred on loan for LA Galaxy last season and will be back with the club again in 2020.

EC Qualifying

Republic of Ireland can beat anyone in Euro 2020 play-offs, claims confident McCarthy

Despite missing out on automatic qualification, Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy remains convinced they can reach Euro 2020.

EC Qualifying

"We will fight to the death with Robert Moreno"

Gerard Moreno, who scored a brace in Spain's 5-0 thrashing over Romania in Madrid, stated that the national team are unbeaten, first in the group going into the Euro 2020 and commented that "they have done things very well".

EC Qualifying

Italy crush Armenia 9-1 in finale to perfect Euro 2020 qualifying

Ciro Immobile and Nicolo Zaniolo scored a brace each as Italy wrapped up their perfect Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a crushing 9-1 win over Armenia in Palermo on Monday.

EC Qualifying

Robert Moreno cancels press conference after beating Romania

The Spain national team coach, Robert Moreno, decided to cancel the press conference after the game against Romania so that he did not have to speak about his future.