18/06/2023 Football
18/06/2023 Football – A few games taking place today. In the Nations League, there are two games, Netherlands v Italy and the final of Croatia v Spain.
18/06/2023 Football – Nations League (3/4th Play-off)
- Match Overview: The UEFA Nations League Third Place Play-Off is set to feature the Netherlands against Italy on Sunday, 18th June 2023.
- Probable Lineups: The Netherlands is likely to field a 4-3-3 formation with key players like Bijlow, Aké, Dijk, Dumfries, and Wijnaldum. Italy, also expected to adopt a 4-3-3 formation, will probably include Donnarumma, Dimarco, Bastoni, Acerbi, and Jorginho.
- Player Statistics: The Netherlands has scored 7 goals with 3 assists, while Italy has 5 goals and 1 assist. Both teams have an average rating of 6.6, with the Netherlands having a slightly younger and taller team on average.
- Missing Players: Matthijs de Ligt from the Netherlands is ruled out due to a calf injury. Alessandro Bastoni from Italy is doubtful due to flu.
- Previous Encounters: The Netherlands has seen under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against Italy. Italy, on the other hand, has remained undefeated in their last 7 matches against the Netherlands.
- Recent Performances: The Netherlands lost to Croatia in the semi-finals, with a scoreline that included a last-minute equalizer from Noa Lang. Italy was defeated by Spain, despite a fightback with Immobile equalizing from the penalty spot.
- Prediction: The last encounter between these two sides in the Nations League ended in a 1-1 draw. The upcoming match is expected to be closely contested.
18/06/2023 Football – Nations League – Final
- Match Overview: The UEFA Nations League Final is set to feature Croatia against Spain on Sunday, 18th June 2023.
- Probable Lineups: Croatia is likely to field a 4-3-3 formation with key players like Livakovic, Sosa, Erlic, Sutalo, and Kovacic. Spain, expected to adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation, will probably include Simón, Alba, Laporte, Normand, and Rodri.
- Player Statistics: Croatia has scored 8 goals with 2 assists, while Spain has 4 goals and 4 assists. Croatia has a slightly higher average rating of 6.8 compared to Spain’s 6.7, with Croatia having an older and slightly taller team on average.
- Missing Players: Josko Gvardiol from Croatia is ruled out due to a groin injury. Spain has no missing players.
- Previous Encounters: Croatia has seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Spain. Spain has scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Croatia. Croatia has scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches against Spain.
- Recent Performances: Croatia secured their place in the final after two extra time goals helped them overcome the Netherlands in the Semi-finals. Spain, on the other hand, eased past Italy 2-1 in the semi-final with a late goal from Joselu.
- Prediction: The upcoming match is expected to be closely contested. The last encounter between these two sides saw Spain emerge victorious. The upcoming match is expected to be a thrilling encounter.
18/06/2023 Football – Other Football
OTHER FOOTBALL – SUNDAY 18 JUNE
12:00am UK SUN / 7:00pm ET SAT
USA NWSL – North Carolina v Orlando
International – Watch NWSL
USA – Paramount+
1:00am UK SUN / 8:00pm ET SAT
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – River Plate v Defensa y Justicia
UK – OneFootball
USA – Paramount+
1:30am UK SUN / 8:30pm ET SAT
USA NWSL – Houston v OL Reign
Canada – TSN+
International – Watch NWSL
USA – Paramount+
9:00am UK / 4:00am ET
LA LIGA PROMISES – National Tournament
UK – LaLiga TV
Hong Kong – Now Sports 2
Indonesia – beIN Sports 1
Malaysia – beIN Sports
South Africa – Supersport LaLiga
Thailand – beIN Sports 1
11:30am UK / 6:30am ET
LA LIGA PROMISES – Finals
UK – LaLiga TV
Hong Kong – Now Sports 2
Indonesia – beIN Sports 1
Malaysia – beIN Sports
South Africa – Supersport LaLiga
Thailand – beIN Sports 1
1:30pm UK / 8:30am ET
TOULON TOURNAMENT – France v Australia
Australia – ESPN
New Zealand – ESPN
9:00pm UK / 4:00pm ET
CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE – Pacific v York
Canada – OneSoccer
Caribbean – Flow Sports
9:00pm UK / 4:00pm ET
USA NWSL – Louisville v Gotham
International – Watch NWSL
USA – CBS
11:00pm UK / 6:00pm ET
USA NWSL – Chicago v Portland
UK – DAZN 1 / DAZN
Canada – TSN+
International – Watch NWSL
USA – Paramount+
18/06/2023 Football Gossip & News
- Manchester United: The club is planning a £45m bid for Everton’s England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 29.
- Newcastle United: The team has added Chelsea’s Spain left-back Marc Cucurella, 24, to their list of summer transfer targets.
- Chelsea: The club may offer England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 23, to Brighton as part of a deal to sign Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21. They are also looking to sell Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 33, Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 30, and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 31, to Saudi clubs.
- Paris St-Germain: The club has spoken to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta about becoming their new coach, with talks having broken down with former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann.
- Brentford: Spain goalkeeper David Raya, 27, has agreed personal terms with Tottenham.
- Liverpool: The club is interested in Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, 21, who has voiced his discontent at his lack of playing time at Bayern Munich last season.
- West Ham: The team has launched an enquiry for Everton’s 20-year-old English defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
- Real Betis: The club wants to agree a permanent deal for Spanish forward Ayoze Perez, 29, who joined on loan from Leicester in January. They are also interested in signing Manchester United’s 29-year-old Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly, who spent last season on loan at Marseille.
- Bayern Munich: The club says they have no intention of selling Joshua Kimmich and criticised Barcelona for ‘flirting’ with the Germany midfielder, 28.
- Barcelona: Coach Xavi is interested in a deal that would see Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 26, join Inter Milan, with Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, 30, heading in the other direction. Jordi Alba has agreed a contract with Inter Miami after leaving Barcelona but the Spain full-back, 34, still has offers from Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and the Saudi league.
- Eden Hazard: After terminating his contract at Real Madrid, former Belgium forward Eden Hazard, 32, is considering a return to his homeland to play alongside his younger brother Kylian at RWD Molenbeek.
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