“On the latest Athletic FC podcast, former Premier League referee Graham Scott joined Emma Paton, Dan Kilpatrick and Tim Spiers to answer your questions about the life of an elite match official. Which Premier League manager was the most difficult to handle on the touchline (clue in the photo above)? Which stadiums are most intimidating to a referee? What was the biggest mistake he ever made? What happened to his whistle when he retired? Below is a selection of some of his answers. To hear the full podcast, listen below or find it wherever you get your podcasts. …”
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Nations League roundup: Portugal mauled by Denmark as Norway sink Wales
“Portugal were hammered 4-1 by Denmark on Saturday, an embarrassing Nations League defeat in their first match without Cristiano Ronaldofollowing his retirement from international football. Rasmus Højlund starred with a superb double as Denmark moved into second place in Group A4 and closed in on a spot in the quarter-finals with an exceptional display in Braga. … Wales suffered a 3-1 defeat to Norway in Oslo to dent their hopes of staying in the top tier of the Nations League. Antonio Nusa and Andreas Schjelderup struck in the space of nine second-half minutes as Norway turned the screw. Substitute David Brooks halved the deficit 11 minutes from time as Wales finished strongly. …”
Guardian

Nations League: Germany set up Netherlands clash after beating Serbia
“Germany cruised to a 3-1 win against Serbia in Belgrade on Friday, setting up a crucial encounter with the Netherlands in Berlin on Monday to decide who tops Group A2. In teeming rain in an almost empty stadium, Germany forced Serbia’s Srdan Babic into an early own goal with Florian Wirtz and debutant Brajan Gruda also scoring. …”
Guardian

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Germany cruised to a 3-1 win against Serbia