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Yahoo
08-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Real Sociedad star cuts short summer vacation to return to pre-season training
A headline member of the attacking ranks at La Liga outfit Real Sociedad has this week returned to base at the club's training ground, almost a week before his summer vacation was due to come to an end. That's according to Mundo Deportivo, who point towards Mikel Oyarzabal as the player in question. Advertisement Frontman Oyarzabal is for his part fresh off a thoroughly productive campaign in San Sebastian in 2024/25. Despite Sociedad's collective struggles, the 28-year-old racked up 26 direct goal contributions in 53 appearances across all competitions. As much culminated in a call up to Spain's latest squad for the Nations League in June, a decision which entitled Oyarzabal to an extended summer holiday through July 14th. As alluded to above, though, reiterating his commitment to the cause at Anoeta, the versatile attacker was back in the thick of things a full six days early on Tuesday morning. As per a report from MD, Oyarzabal was put through an individualised training session at Zubieta, ahead of linking back up with his teammates over the days ahead. Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal win second UEFA Nations League title, beats Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal earned their UEFA Nations League title, following a victory over Spain in Germany on Sunday. Ronaldo was in tears after his team won 5-3 on penalties. Ronaldo's 138th international goal scored in the 61st minute helped even the score at 2 and force a draw, which was settled in the penalty shootout. Ronaldo left the game in the 88th minute, shortly before regulation concluded, due to an apparent injury. He was subbed out for Gonçalo Ramos. Advertisement Ruben Neves scored the winning kick during a shootout after Alvaro Morata had missed a costly attempt for Spain. Martin Zubimendi scored the game's opening goal to give Spain the 1-0 lead in the 21st minute of the game. Nuno Mendes helped Portugal answer quickly, scoring in the 26th minute off an assist from Pedro Neto. Spain held a 2-1 lead at halftime after Mikel Oyarzabal added a goal off an assist from Pedri. Cristiano Ronaldo kisses the UEFA Nations League trophy as he celebrates with teammates. For Portugal, the victory represented its second UEFA Nations League final victory. Ronaldo won the first UEFA Nations League final in 2019 over the Netherlands, 1-0, on a goal from Gonçalo Guedes. France (2021) and Spain (2023) also have won UEFA Nations League titles. Portugal vs. Spain UEFA Nations League final highlights The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal win second UEFA Nations League title
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal win second UEFA Nations League title, beats Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal earned their UEFA Nations League title, following a victory over Spain in Germany on Sunday. Ronaldo was in tears after his team won 5-3 on penalties. Ronaldo's 138th international goal scored in the 61st minute helped even the score at 2 and force a draw, which was settled in the penalty shootout. Ronaldo left the game in the 88th minute, shortly before regulation concluded, due to an apparent injury. He was subbed out for Gonçalo Ramos. Advertisement Ruben Neves scored the winning kick during a shootout after Alvaro Morata had missed a costly attempt for Spain. Martin Zubimendi scored the game's opening goal to give Spain the 1-0 lead in the 21st minute of the game. Nuno Mendes helped Portugal answer quickly, scoring in the 26th minute off an assist from Pedro Neto. Spain held a 2-1 lead at halftime after Mikel Oyarzabal added a goal off an assist from Pedri. Cristiano Ronaldo kisses the UEFA Nations League trophy as he celebrates with teammates. For Portugal, the victory represented its second UEFA Nations League final victory. Ronaldo won the first UEFA Nations League final in 2019 over the Netherlands, 1-0, on a goal from Gonçalo Guedes. France (2021) and Spain (2023) also have won UEFA Nations League titles. Portugal vs. Spain UEFA Nations League final highlights The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal win second UEFA Nations League title
CTV News
08-06-2025
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- CTV News
Portugal beats Spain in penalty shootout to win Nations League
Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Portugal during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) MUNICH — Ruben Neves scored the winning penalty kick as Portugal defeated Spain 5-3 in a shootout to win the Nations League on Sunday. Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved Alvaro Morata's fourth penalty for Spain, then Neves converted his team's fifth to seal the win after their match finished 2-2 after extra time. Cristiano Ronaldo had kept Portugal in the game when he equalized in the 61st minute of regular time with his record-extending 138th goal after Mikel Oyarzabal had given Spain a halftime lead. Oyarzabal squeezed the ball past Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa in the 45th after Pedri played him in. Martin Zubimendi had broken the deadlock in the 21st with a tap in when Portugal's defense failed to deal with Lamine Yamal's cross, then Nuno Mendes leveled five minutes later when he drilled a low shot inside the far post. Earlier, Kylian Mbappe led France to third place with a 2-0 win over host nation Germany in Stuttgart. Ciarán Fahey, The Associated Press
The Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Portugal vs Spain – Nations League final LIVE SCORE: Ronaldo's volley sends cagey match to extra-time
PORTUGAL and Spain's thrilling Nations League final has now gone to extra time! Arsenal target Zubimendi broke the deadlock after a defensive mix-up before Nuno Mendes levelled the scoring. Mikel Oyarzabal then put La Roja back ahead with a sensational finish just before the break. However, when you need a goal, you can always count on Cristiano Ronaldo, and his superb volley has made this game 2-2. Today, 19:45 By Nyle Smith Fifteen minute countdown We are just 15 minutes from the first whistle of this huge, huge match! Grab your snacks from now football lovers as you don't want to miss this. Any predictions on who will win? Today, 19:30 By Nyle Smith Cristened the pitch Cristiano Ronaldo has had a little run around before hoping to cause Spain some damage tonight. Today, 19:20 By Nyle Smith Yamal in the building Teen sensation Lamine Yamal has arrived! Today, 19:09 By Nyle Smith Spain subs Sa, R. Silva, Semedo, A. Silva, Dalot, Palhinha, Ramos, Felix, Veiga, Trincao, Leao, Neves, Goncalves, Jota, Mora. Today, 19:09 By Nyle Smith Portugal subs Raya, Remiro, Porro, Cubarsi, Vivian, Merino, Morata, Gavi, Olmo, Pino, Baena, Grimaldo, Isco, Lopez, Samu. Today, 19:04 By Nyle Smith Portugal starting XI Costa, Neves, Dias, Inacio, Mendes, Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Neto, Fernandes, Conceicao, Ronaldo Today, 19:00 By Nyle Smith Third place play off France and Germany faced off in what turned out to be a dominant third place play off earlier today. Kylian Mbappe scored his 50th goal in 90 caps for Les Bleus to put them ahead. And Michael Olise brought his incredible goal scoring form with Bayern Munich, to the international side by bagging France's second. Today, 18:58 By Nyle Smith Portugal's route to the final Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner as Portugal fought back to beat Germany 2-1 in their semi-final. Germany dominated the first half, but it remained goalless thanks to the heroics of Portugal keeper Diogo Costa. However, Germany took the lead in the 48th minute, as Florian Wirtz headed in unmarked in the box, following a pinpoint lobbed pass from Joshua Kimmich. But Portugal turned the match around, first equalizing through substitute Francisco Conceição in the 63rd minute. Then Ronaldo, 40, captained Portugal and scored his 137th international goal five minutes after substitute Conceição had made it 1-1. Today, 18:38 By Nyle Smith How Spain got here Lamine won the Battle of the Ballon d'Or as Spain sneaked into the Nations League final after a nine-goal thriller against France in the semis All eyes in Stuttgart were on the mouthwatering duel between La Roja sensation Yamal, 17, and Les Bleus star Ousmane Dembele, 28. Both are in with a shout of winning the Ballon d'Or in three months time with 51 club goals in all competitions between them for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain this term. Yet it was the Barca teenage superstar who grabbed the headlines with a stunning second-half double – now with 48 goal contributions in 57 games for club and country this campaign – alongside impressive strikes from Nico Williams, Mikel Merino and Pedri. Kylian Mbappe netted a 59th-minute spot-kick and a late comeback looked on the cards thanks to debutant Rayan Cherki's 79th-minute attempt, an 84th-minute Daniel Vivian own goal and Randal Kolo Muani 's injury-time header. But Spain held on, facing Portugal in Munich on Sunday – their third Nations League final on the spin - and sets up a clash between Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo for the first time. Today, 18:33 By Nyle Smith Lamine the dream However, teen sensation Lamine Yamal stole the plaudits once again a day later as his double for La Roja earned Spain a thrilling 5-4 semi-final victory against France. Today, 18:32 By Cris cross Cristiano Ronaldo continued to do what he has been doing for decades last Wednesday - scoring goals - and his 68th-minute strike fired Portugal to a 2-1 win over Germany in the semis.
