Nations League

[Michael Morris]

FT: San Marino 1 - 0 Liechtenstein

A first win for San Marino in 20 years. Last won in 2004

Also Scotland lost 2 - 3 at home to Poland conceding a 90+7 penalty.

Ronaldo scored as Portugal beat Croatia

Northern Ireland won at home over Luxembourg

[City123]

First ever competitive win for San Marino!

[WJ99mobile]

FT: San Marino 1 - 0 Liechtenstein

A first win for San Marino in 20 years. Last won in 2004

Assuming the win in 2004 was against Wales?

[city1927]

Assuming the win in 2004 was against Wales?

The other win was in a friendly against the same opponents Liechtenstein in 2004 same score line as well.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

The Vatican have played Monaco a number of times.

[NinianKnight]

FT: San Marino 1 - 0 Liechtenstein

A first win for San Marino in 20 years. Last won in 2004

I wonder if there is some kind of rivalary between the two countries? They are 600km apart but because of their status could it be a clash of the little guys a bit like Newport vs FGR

[Des Parrot]

I wonder if there is some kind of rivalary between the two countries? They are 600km apart but because of their status could it be a clash of the little guys a bit like Newport vs FGR

Gibraltar are the power house in that group!

[splott parker]

Gibraltar are the power house in that group!

They are rock solid, to be fair.

[NinianKnight]

Gibraltar vs. Andora would that be the alternative Iberian derby

[NinianKnight]

They are rock solid, to be fair.

Fair play that quote won't be beaten

[Michael Morris]

FT: San Marino 1 - 0 Liechtenstein

A first win for San Marino in 20 years. Last won in 2004

Also Scotland lost 2 - 3 at home to Poland conceding a 90+7 penalty.

Ronaldo scored as Portugal beat Croatia

Northern Ireland won at home over Luxembourg

Sunday 8th Sep

Liechtenstein drew 2-2 with Gibraltar after scoring a 90+14 penalty to equalise. Gib had gone in front on 90+7

Northern Ireland lost away in Bulgaria.

7.45pm sees

Portugal v Scotland
Croatia v Poland
Swiss v Spain

All games apparently live on YouTube, look for Viaplay International.

[Swiss Peter]

Sunday 8th Sep

Liechtenstein drew 2-2 with Gibraltar after scoring a 90+14 penalty to equalise. Gib had gone in front on 90+7

Northern Ireland lost away in Bulgaria.

7.45pm sees

Portugal v Scotland
Croatia v Poland
Swiss v Spain

All games apparently live on YouTube, look for Viaplay International.

I had no idea about this!. I have Switzerland v Spain on live now. Thanks, Mike!

[Citizen's Nephew]

I think a Liechtenstein v San Marino match has just made it onto my bucket list.

[Swiss Peter]

I had no idea about this!. I have Switzerland v Spain on live now. Thanks, Mike!

Good game this. 1-2. Spain down to 10 men.

[bluesp]

Siopis playing well for Greece who have just gone two up against Ireland

[Rjk]

The nations league is great isn't it?

To think evryone moaned about it when it first came in

[The Lone Gunman]

The nations league is great isn't it?

To think everyone moaned about it when it first came in

It's absolute garbage.

In this day and age, international football should be kept to an absolute minimum. There is way too much of it.

International football didn't need a new European competition. It already had one.

[NYCBlue]

It's absolute garbage.

In this day and age, international football should be kept to an absolute minimum. There is way too much of it.

International football didn't need a new European competition. It already had one.

This.

[Rjk]

It's absolute garbage.

In this day and age, international football should be kept to an absolute minimum. There is way too much of it.

International football didn't need a new European competition. It already had one.

each to their own, I think it's great -certainly wouldn't want to go back to pointless friendlies during the international breaks - and you'll still need the international breaks as you cant expect a national side to just meet for the summer tournaments without playing other games.
It also gives the smaller teams something realistic to play for - I doubt anyone in San Marino will be complaining about it

[sneggyblubird]

It's absolute garbage.

In this day and age, international football should be kept to an absolute minimum. There is way too much of it.

International football didn't need a new European competition. It already had one.

But miles better than the meaningless friendlies they replaced and can help with qualification to tournaments proper. They're here to stay methinks.

[The Lone Gunman]

each to their own, I think it's great -certainly wouldn't want to go back to pointless friendlies during the international breaks - and you'll still need the international breaks as you cant expect a national side to just meet for the summer tournaments without playing other games.
It also gives the smaller teams something realistic to play for - I doubt anyone in San Marino will be complaining about it

I saw a lengthy report about that on Sky Sports. Apparently, the day after the game you'd never have known it took place. Virtually nobody in San Marino cared apart from the team.

You say: "certainly wouldn't want to go back to pointless friendlies during the international breaks" and I agree. There is no need for international breaks at all unless teams are playing in proper competitions during them. International sides should also be limited to three friendlies a season. Maximum (I'd opt for two).

You say: "you cant expect a national side to just meet for the summer tournaments without playing other games." Why not? If it was the same for everyone, then no problem.

Like every other aspect of football these days, international football is at saturation point. It's just ridiculous. Never used to be like this and there's no need for it to be like this now either. Restructure the existing competitions by all means, but don't invent stupid new ones for the sake of it.

[Jordi Culé]

I saw a lengthy report about that on Sky Sports. Apparently, the day after the game you'd never have known it took place. Virtually nobody in San Marino cared apart from the team.

You say: "certainly wouldn't want to go back to pointless friendlies during the international breaks" and I agree. There is no need for international breaks at all unless teams are playing in proper competitions during them. International sides should also be limited to three friendlies a season. Maximum (I'd opt for two).

You say: "you cant expect a national side to just meet for the summer tournaments without playing other games." Why not? If it was the same for everyone, then no problem.

Like every other aspect of football these days, international football is at saturation point. It's just ridiculous. Never used to be like this and there's no need for it to be like this now either. Restructure the existing competitions by all means, but don't invent stupid new ones for the sake of it.

Serious question, what's your thoughts on the revamped Champions League, Europa Cup and Conference?

I'm assuming similar to the Nations League?

[TheBirchgrovePub]

It's absolute garbage.

In this day and age, international football should be kept to an absolute minimum. There is way too much of it.

International football didn't need a new European competition. It already had one.

Nations League has been a huge success, just because you don’t like international football you can’t be silly enough to come to the conclusion that it hasn’t been a great success

[The Lone Gunman]

Serious question, what's your thoughts on the revamped Champions League, Europa Cup and Conference?

I'm assuming similar to the Nations League?

I don't watch any of them these days. Haven't got the channels they're on and not interested enough to go to the pub to watch any of the games. I've watched a couple of finals in recent years years and that's about it.

[The Lone Gunman]

Nations League has been a huge success, just because you don’t like international football you can’t be silly enough to come to the conclusion that it hasn’t been a great success

In what way has it been a great success?