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Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving the national team camp during the recent international break, amid an unresolved dispute with coach Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old forward, who admitted he deserved to be disciplined, has returned to club side Al Nassr.
Harry Kane equalled Peter Shilton's England caps record with his 125th appearance and scored twice in a 3-0 Nations League win over Czechia at Wembley. Kane also forced an own goal, helping England to a third straight victory under Thomas Tuchel.
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score twice as Spain came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1, sealing early qualification for the Nations League quarter-finals with a perfect group-stage record.
Cristiano Ronaldo has apologized for leaving the Portugal camp and accused coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking promises to him, saying that was why he departed ahead of the Nations League match against Denmark. He also apologized for not greeting fans and for leaving his teammates, but left open the possibility of continuing his international career.
UEFA has launched a disciplinary investigation after an Israel player was accused of spitting at a member of Ireland's coaching staff during halftime of Sunday's Nations League second leg in Serbia. Ireland fitness coach Damien Doyle made the allegation, while head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson declined to give details and Israel coach Ran Ben-Shimon said he did not witness the incident.
Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Portugal is up in the air after he left the national team camp, with coach Jorge Jesus saying the 41-year-old can return if he wants. FPF president Pedro Proenca called the episode a misunderstanding, while Bruno Fernandes dismissed talk of a rift.
France came from behind to beat Belgium 4-1 in Nations League Group A1 at the Stade de France. Substitute Michael Olise scored twice, with Desire Doue and Rayan Cherki also on target.
The Ireland-Israel Nations League return leg ended 1-1 at a neutral venue in Serbia, but the match was overshadowed by allegations that an Israeli player spat at an Irish coach, Ireland's refusal to shake hands, black armbands honouring Gaza victims and bowed heads during Israel's anthem. Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said he was "extremely glad this is over" and questioned whether UEFA should keep drawing the teams together.
France host Belgium at the Stade de France on Monday with just one point separating the top two teams in Nations League Group A1. France lead with 7 points, while Belgium sit second on 6, though Belgium will be without suspended stars Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans.
