Greece dominated in their World Cup qualifier match against the Republic of Ireland, with captain Tasos Bakasetas scoring their first goal. Petros Mantalos capitalized on a mistake by Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher to secure Greece's 2-0 lead. This is the fourth time in 16 months that Greece has beaten the Republic of Ireland. Former Republic of Ireland striker Richie Sadlier is pleased with the decision to start Evan Ferguson in the match as they need him in top form for upcoming games. In another match, England bounce back from their defeat by Greece with a 3-1 win over Finland in their World Cup qualifier group.
In a much-needed victory, England defeated Finland with a score of 3-1 in Group B2 of the UEFA Nations League. The game, played in Helsinki, saw England dominate with impressive gameplay and goals from Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford. This win puts England back on track in the tournament and solidifies their spot as a top contender in Group B2.
Former Manchester United legend Roy Keane gave his immediate reaction to Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold's impressive free-kick for England against Finland tonight. Despite praising the technique and power behind the goal, Keane once again criticized Alexander-Arnold's defensive abilities. The goal helped England secure a 2-0 victory over Finland, with manager Lee Carsley's changes paying off, including standout performances from players like Jack Grealish and Angel Gomes.
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson is set to make his first start for England since his first appearance in 2020, replacing Nick Pope. Manager Lee Carsley has made several changes following a shock 2-1 loss to Greece, including the return of skipper Harry Kane and Jack Grealish. The defensive lineup will see the return of Kyle Walker and Marc Guehi, as well as newcomer Angel Gomes.
In a surprise move, Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke has been called up to the England squad for the upcoming Nations League games against Greece and Finland. This comes seven years after making his only previous senior appearance for the Three Lions. Solanke, who has been in impressive form for Spurs since his move from Bournemouth, will join a star-studded squad that includes the likes of Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if the young striker can make his mark on the international stage once again.
The scorching temperatures in Finland have officially reached record-breaking levels this year. The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) announced that on Thursday, for the 66th time in 2021, temperatures surpassed 25 degrees Celsius, breaking the country's previous record of 65 hot days in 2002. The FMI, which has been tracking heat data since 1961, reported that the heat wave is expected to continue and temperatures are projected to hit 25 degrees in some areas on Friday and possibly Saturday. This comes after a report from the FMI in July, which revealed that temperatures in central and northern parts of Finland were unusually high.
Finland's prime minister has announced that the damage to an underwater natural gas pipeline connecting the country to Estonia was likely caused by sabotage and is being investigated by both countries. The suspicion falls on Russian involvement as retaliation for Finland's recent inclusion in NATO. While the damage is expected to take months to repair, the prime minister reassured that there are alternative sources of gas to ensure Finland's energy security is not at risk.
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra secures the top spot on the podium at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Turku, Finland. Chopra, the current world and Olympic champion, logged a best throw of 85.97m in his third attempt, beating Finland's Toni Keranen and Oliver Helander who won the silver and bronze medals respectively. This win marks an important step for Chopra as he aims to defend his crown at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.
World champion and Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra is dominating the men's javelin throw event with an 85.97m throw at the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Turku, Finland. After missing the Ostrava Golden Spike meet, Neeraj is back in action and facing tough competition from athletes like Anderson Peters, Keshorn Walcott, Oliver Helander, and Max Dehning - the youngest player to hit the 90m mark. This is Neeraj's first time competing at this event since securing second place in 2022.
Christian Eriksen, who had collapsed during a Euro game against Finland in Copenhagen, made a triumphant comeback in the European Championship by scoring a goal for Denmark against Slovenia. Despite his recent health scare, the midfielder showed no signs of slowing down as he struck past the goalkeeper, causing an explosion of joy among Danish fans. This marked Eriksen's first match in the tournament since his collapse, making it a truly unforgettable moment.