UEFA Nations League exceeds expectations, proves to be a tasty appetizer to Euro 2020
The Nations League was initially met with condemnation, but overall the tournament delivered good football, drew big crowds and proved a major hit.
Nations League awards: Best goal, worst error, best XI, best player
The inaugural Nations League is over and Portugal are the champions. Nick Miller recaps the most memorable highs and lows from the tournament.
De Ligt laughs off Ronaldo's Juventus 'offer'
Matthijs de Ligt said that Cristiano Ronaldo asked him about a move to Juventus in a friendly exchange after Sunday's Nations League final.
UEFA Nations League winners Portugal will target a trophy hat trick at Euro 2020
Given their recent success, Portugal will be formidable opponents, especially if Cristiano Ronaldo is in top form. But they will not be favourites.
How Portugal stifled the Netherlands to win inaugural Nations League (1:11)
Portugal crowned first-ever champions of the UEFA Nations League (1:36)
Portugal beat Dutch to win Nations League title
Goncalo Guedes' second-half goal helped Portugal defeat the Netherlands 1-0 and win the inaugural Nations League title on Saturday.
England prevail on penalties to finish 3rd in Nations League (1:52)
Toe Poke Daily: Ronaldo stops Portugal bus to make ill young fan's dream come true
Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn't actually stop the Portugal team bus to invite an ill young fan onto on board. Or would he?
Southgate glad fans booed Van Dijk, not England
Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk was jeered by England fans as the Dutch won 3-1 in the Nations League semifinal on Thursday.
De Ligt, De Jong and Depay are the building blocks for a new, elite Dutch team. Next stop: Euro 2020
This isn't a vintage Dutch side yet, but they're getting closer. The ultimate validation might be claiming the first-ever UEFA Nations League.
Van Dijk a shoo-in for Ballon d'Or - if he stops Ronaldo in Nations League final
Virgil van Dijk has been the difference-maker for Liverpool. A strong showing on Sunday could clinch him the big player prize.
Pepe to miss Nations final with shoulder injury
Portugal defender Pepe will miss the Nations League final because of a shoulder injury.
Dutch boss praises De Ligt's recovery from first half mistake
Ronald Koeman was delighted at the way teenager Matthijs de Ligt recovered from a first-half mistake to help the Netherland to a 3-1 win.
Dutch defeat extinguishes goodwill England generated in World Cup run
A year ago, England returned from the World Cup full of hope, but the loss to the Netherlands was a reminder of their still-prevalent shortcomings.
Nicol: De Jong becoming a 'perfect' playmaker (1:16)
What's happened to John Stones? (2:30)
England's Southgate says fatigue factored in loss
England manager Gareth Southgate said fatigue played a part in the squad's 3-1 loss to the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League semifinals.
England errors send Dutch to Nations League final
England's defensive errors in added extra time allowed the Netherlands to secure a 3-1 win in the UEFA Nations League semifinal on Thursday.
Netherlands seal Nations League final berth in extra time (2:26)
Ronaldo proves he's irreplaceable as Portugal's prodigies fail to live up to the hype
While the next wave of young players looks to pick up his mantle, Cristiano Ronaldo reminded us that Portugal's hopes still rest on his shoulders.
'Leader' Ronaldo continues to deliver for Portugal (1:10)
Ronaldo hat trick fires Portugal into Nations League final (2:45)
Sterling fuming after England captaincy mix-up
England forward Raheem Sterling said he was left "fuming" after his PR company issued a release saying he would captain in the Nations League final.
Portugal hand debut to teenager Joao Felix
European champions Portugal handed teenager Joao Felix his international debut for their Nations League semi-final against Switzerland on Wednesday.
UEFA Nations Standings
| GROUP 1 | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 16 |
| Kazaquistão | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| Latvia | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| Andorra | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -7 | 4 |
| GROUP 2 | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Belarus | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +10 | 14 |
| Luxembourg | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 10 |
| Moldova | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 9 |
| San Marino | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -16 | 0 |
| GROUP 3 | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Kosovo | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +13 | 14 |
| Azerbaijan | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| Faroe Islands | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| Malta | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -9 | 3 |
| GROUP 4 | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Macedônia | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 15 |
| Armenia | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 10 |
| Gibraltar | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -10 | 6 |
| Liechtenstein | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 4 |