Lukaku sends Belgium into Nations League finals

Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium secured their place at the Nations League finals with victory against Denmark. Leicester’s Youri Tielemans opened the scoring after just three minutes with a drilled finish. Jonas Wind headed in an equaliser but Lukaku…

England fail to qualify for Nations League finals after Belgium defeat

England’s hopes of qualifying for the Nations League finals were ended by defeat against Belgium in Leuven. Gareth Southgate’s side had plenty of possession against the world’s top-ranked side but were toothless in attack and ultimately undone by two early…

*Over three weeks after, I still carry bullets in my body – Lekki Toll Gate shooting survivor (Punch)*We never used live ammunition on #EndSARS protesters – Nigerian Army tells panel (Guardian)

Over three weeks after, I still carry bullets in my body – Lekki Toll Gate shooting survivor (Punch) One of the survivors of the shooting that marred the #ENDSARS protest at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, Meshack Esanibi, says the…

Maguire sent off as England lose to Denmark at Wembley

Harry Maguire’s miserable start to the season continued with a red card as England had two men sent off for the first time in their Nations League defeat by Denmark. Manchester United’s captain suffered a 31-minute nightmare, shown a yellow…

Iceland 1-2 Belgium: Romelu Lukaku scores twice in Nations League win

Romelu Lukaku scored twice as world number one side Belgium beat Iceland to move top of Nations League group A2. Inter Milan striker Lukaku got both goals in the first half, one a penalty, to take him to 55 goals…

*Family demands justice over man’s death during Lagos protest (Guardian)*2 ‘killed’, others injured as SUV runs into crowd (Nation)

Family demands justice over man’s death during Lagos protest (Guardian) The family of Ikechukwu Iloamauzor from Amofiabuzor Amokwe in Udi Council of Enugu State, who was killed by a stray bullet during the #EndSARS protest in Lagos on Monday, is…

Harry Kane: England boss Gareth Southgate says ‘we do not risk players’

England “do not risk players” and captain Harry Kane “has not had an injury”, says manager Gareth Southgate. Tottenham striker Kane appeared as a 66th-minute substitute in Sunday’s Nations League win over Belgium. Spurs boss Jose Mourinho asked international managers…

Kai Havertz and Timo Werner speak out after starring in Germany draw against Switzerland

Chelsea summer signings Kai Havertz and Timo Werner both scored and made assists in Germany’s thrilling draw with Switzerland in the Nations League. Switzerland took a 2-0 lead over Joachim Low’s side in Cologne on Tuesday night but goals from…

England beat world’s top-ranked team Belgium to lead Nations League group

England came from behind to overcome the world’s top-ranked team Belgium and record an important Nations League victory at Wembley. Belgium took a lead their early superiority deserved when Romelu Lukaku sent England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford the wrong way after…

Ronaldo passes 100 goals for Portugal

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo became the first European to score 100 international goals in men’s football and then passed that mark with both goals in the Nations League win over Sweden. The captain curled a stunning free-kick into the top corner…

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