22/09/2023 Football
22/09/2023 Football – several games are taking place today. In the Women’s Nations League, England takes on Scotland at 7:45.
22/09/2023 Football – Women’s Nations League – Iceland v Wales
🏆 Wales prepares for its first Nations League campaign, facing tough opponents Iceland, Denmark, and Germany, aiming to use the competition as a trial run for the European Championships.
Facts
- Wales, ranked 29th in the world, is in Group A3 of the Nations League.
- Their opponents include Iceland, Denmark, and Germany.
- Wales captain Sophie Ingle emphasizes the challenging nature of the group but is determined to give their all.
- Wales experienced a physical and competitive match in a previous encounter with Iceland.
- Manager Gemma Grainger sees the Nations League as a stepping stone to qualifying for major tournaments.
- The top four teams in League A will progress to the Nations League semi-finals, with a chance to represent Europe in the 2024 Olympic Games.
- Third-placed teams in League A will face a play-off against second-placed teams in League B.
- Fourth-placed teams will be relegated to League B, replaced by the League B group winners.
22/09/2023 Football – Women’s Nations League – England v Scotland
England and Scotland are set to face off in the inaugural game of the Uefa Women’s Nations League, with Olympic qualification implications. Arsenal’s Alessia Russo will miss the game for England, while Scotland aims to showcase their progress.
Facts
- 🏴 England and Scotland’s last meeting was at the 2019 World Cup, with England winning 2-1.
- 🏟️ The match will be held at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, marking the start of the Uefa Women’s Nations League for both nations.
- 🏅 Results in the Nations League will impact European qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics; if England wins their group and reaches the final, Team GB qualifies.
- 🌍 Group A1 also includes Belgium and the Netherlands.
- 🇫🇷 France’s presence in the Nations League final affects Olympic qualification; if they are in the final, the third-placed team gets a spot.
- 📅 Results from the group stages will determine Euro 2025 qualifying groups.
- ❌ Alessia Russo won’t play against Scotland due to a period of recuperation; she will be available for the next game against the Netherlands.
- 🇬🇧 England manager Sarina Wiegman is in line to manage the British team at the Olympics.
- ⚽ Real Madrid’s Caroline Weir aims to showcase Scotland’s progress against England, emphasizing tough competition.
- 📈 Scotland is unbeaten in their last six games, with a change in mindset toward competing at the highest level under coach Pedro Martinez Losa.
Uefa Women’s Nations League: England meet Scotland in inaugural fixture – BBC Sport
22/09/2023 Football – Other Games
OTHER FOOTBALL – FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
1:00am UK FRI / 8:00pm ET THU
ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – River Plate v Atletico Tucuman
USA – Paramount+
1:00am UK FRI / 8:00pm ET THU
CONCACAF W QUALIFIERS – Bonaire v Turks & Caicos
USA – Paramount+
1:00am UK FRI / 8:00pm ET THU
CONCACAF W QUALIFIERS – Haiti v Costa Rica
Caribbean – ESPN 2 Caribbean
USA – Paramount+
1:30am UK FRI / 8:30pm ET THU
BRAZILIAN SERIE A – Gremio v Palmeiras
USA – Paramount+
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
BELGIAN PRO LEAGUE – Standard Liege v Westerlo
Canada – DAZN
South Africa – ESPN Africa
USA – ESPN+
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
IRISH PREMIER DIVISION – Drogheda v Bohemians
International – LOITV
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
IRISH PREMIER DIVISION – Shelbourne v Cork
International – LOITV
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
IRISH PREMIER DIVISION – Sligo Rovers v Derry City
International – LOITV
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
IRISH PREMIER DIVISION – St Patrick’s v Dundalk
International – LOITV
Ireland – Virgin Two
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
IRISH PREMIER DIVISION – UCD v Shamrock Rovers
International – LOITV
7:45pm UK / 2:45pm ET
NIFL PREMIERSHIP – Glentoran v Coleraine
UK – BBC NI (Stream) / BBC iPlayer
11:00pm UK / 6:00pm ET
CONCACAF W QUALIFIERS – Bermuda v Dominican Republic
USA – Paramount+
11:00pm UK / 6:00pm ET
CONCACAF W QUALIFIERS – St Lucia v Cuba
USA – Paramount+
22/09/2023 Football Gossip & News
- Crystal Palace’s New Contract Talks: The club is gearing up to discuss a fresh contract with Eberechi Eze, the 25-year-old England winger. His existing contract is set to expire in 2025.
- Manchester United’s Potential Sale: The club might be considering selling Jadon Sancho, the England winger they acquired for £73m from Borussia Dortmund, at a reduced price this coming January.
- Tottenham’s Contract Extension: Tottenham plans to activate an option in Son Heung-min’s contract. This move will extend the 31-year-old South Korean forward’s contract until 2026.
- Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid: Both football giants are showing interest in signing Chelsea’s captain and England full-back, Reece James, in the upcoming year.
- Chelsea’s Defender on the Move: Trevoh Chalobah, a 24-year-old English defender from Chelsea, is looking to transfer to Bayern Munich. He previously declined an offer from Nottingham Forest.
- Barcelona’s Contract Extension: Xavi, the head coach of Barcelona, has settled on a one-year contract extension that will last until 2025. This contract also has an option for an additional 12-month extension.
- Juventus Joins the Race: Juventus is now competing with Liverpool, Paris St-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Tottenham to sign Khephren Thuram, the 22-year-old midfielder from Nice.
- Interest in Antonio Nusa: Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United have shown interest in Antonio Nusa, the 18-year-old winger from Norway and Club Bruges, who is currently valued at around £30m.
- Manchester United’s Former Goalkeeper: Some players from Manchester United are reportedly upset about the departure of David de Gea, the 32-year-old Spanish goalkeeper, who left on a free transfer.
- Liverpool’s Contract Discussions: Liverpool is preparing to engage in talks with Spain’s midfielder Thiago Alcantara and Cameroonian defender Joel Matip about new contracts. Both players’ contracts are due to end next summer.
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