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    Lamine Yamal Fires Back at Van der Vaart After Spain’s Nations League Win

    Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona), Rafael van der Vaart (Netherlands)
    24 March 2025

    Lamine Yamal clapped back at criticism from Rafael van der Vaart after scoring in Spain’s dramatic 3-3 (4-3 on penalties) win over Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals. Despite missing a penalty in the shootout, Yamal helped his team advance and responded playfully on Instagram.
    Van der Vaart had previously criticized Yamal’s on-pitch demeanor and how he wore his shorts. Yamal posted a cheeky response post-game, including Van der Vaart’s face and a photo of his lowered shorts. Spain now face France in the semifinals. Pedri also defended Yamal, highlighting the 17-year-old’s composure under pressure.

    Scotland Crash Out as Greece Storm into Nations League A

    Scotland vs. Greece
    24 March 2025

    Scotland lost 3-0 at home and 3-1 on aggregate in the Nations League playoff second leg, missing out on promotion to Group A.
    Goals from Konstantelias, Karetsas, and Tzolis sealed a dominant comeback for Greece after Scotland led 1-0 from the first leg.

    Trincão Brace Sends Portugal Past Denmark in Extra Time Thriller

    Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
    24 March 2025

    Francisco Trincão came off the bench to score twice and lead Portugal to a dramatic 5-2 extra-time win over Denmark (5-3 agg), securing a Nations League semifinal clash with Germany.
    Despite Ronaldo missing an early penalty, Portugal overcame Denmark’s aggregate lead with goals from Ronaldo, Trincão (2), a Joachim Andersen own goal, and a late Gonçalo Ramos strike. Trincão’s late impact proved decisive in turning the tie around after a 3-3 aggregate deadlock at full time.

    Højlund Stuns Portugal with Late Winner in Nations League Clash

    Denmark vs. Portugal
    21 March 2025

    Rasmus Højlund scored the only goal to seal a 1-0 win for Denmark over Portugal in the first leg of their Nations League quarterfinal.
    Coming off the bench, Højlund netted in the 78th minute following a Christian Eriksen assist, celebrating with Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siu” as Ronaldo watched from the sidelines. Eriksen earlier missed a penalty, but Denmark held firm to take a lead into Sunday’s second leg in Lisbon.
    Gab Marcotti: “This was one of the worst Portugal performances.”

    Japan Becomes First Team to Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

    Japan National Football Team
    March 2025

    Japan secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Bahrain, becoming the first team outside of the co-hosts (United States, Mexico, Canada) to qualify.
    With three games remaining in the third round of the Asian qualifiers, Japan’s win guaranteed them a top-two finish in Group C, ensuring their eighth consecutive World Cup appearance since their debut in 1998. Their dominant performances in what was regarded as one of the toughest qualifying groups further solidified their status as an Asian powerhouse.

    Wataru Endō Poised to Lead Japan to 2026 World Cup Qualification

    Wataru Endō (Japan National Team, Liverpool)
    March 2025 (World Cup Qualifiers)

    Endō is on the verge of becoming the latest Japan captain to secure World Cup qualification.
    Japan leads Group C with a nine-point advantage and can qualify with a win against Bahrain. If not, they have another chance against Saudi Arabia next week.

    Ferran Torres: Barcelona Dreaming of Historic Treble

    Ferran Torres, Barcelona
    March 2025

    Torres says Barcelona believe they can repeat their historic treble from 2009 and 2015.
    The team is still competing in LaLiga, Copa del Rey (semifinal tied 4-4 vs. Atlético Madrid), and the Champions League, fueling confidence that a treble is within reach.

    Lamine Yamal: Barcelona Now Champions League Favorites

    Lamine Yamal, Barcelona
    March 2025 (Champions League Quarterfinals)

    Yamal claims Barcelona are now favorites to win the Champions League following Liverpool’s elimination.
    Barcelona finished second in the league phase behind Liverpool and are on an 18-game unbeaten streak heading into their quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund.

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