⚽ UEFA Nations League ⚽ - Discussion Thread

[yudi09]

I think Turkey scoring against France, because Turkey have looked quite good in attack in their recent matches. Although if we look at the World Cup, there were a few games where they were honestly quite unlucky. France are obviously the favorites for this game, and I have no doubt that France will score, I also think France should beat Turkey. Turkey actually managed to beat France at home during the Euro qualifiers, I think that was more of an exception than the rule.

I believe Türkiye is capable of scoring at least one goal against France. This isn't really about whether Türkiye is playing well or poorly, but rather the fact that they are playing at home. In terms of quality, France remains the same, even with Zidane as their new coach.
I am still inclined to side with the bookmakers who favor France, despite the fact that Türkiye defeated them during the Euro qualifiers in 2019. The French squad from those qualifiers differs from the lineup they fielded at the World Cup.

[Altryist]

 Today marks Mancini's first official match as Italy's head coach following a long hiatus. Making a comeback is never easy, though Belgium has historically been a favorable opponent for Italy. Belgium is arguably the stronger side right now, so beating them won't be a simple task for the Italians. Betting on a match like this is tricky given the uncertainty surrounding the Italian team, but since their defense is weak, I expect both teams to score.

[Unsoldier]

Ronaldo is not damaging his reputation,  you're thr one that's expecting him to play like his under 30, you have 5o reduce your expectation on him, he has won thr major trophies with Portugal and he's in the team to contribute his quota as the legend of the team. Ronaldo is helping Portugal to sell tickets too, don't forget his thr most popular footballer in  the world and  many people are used to watch him.

Ronaldo can miss like every players,  he's still the best player in this Portugal squad,  the team is poor inspired of their qualities,  Ronaldo should  not be blamed,  the young players are not doing well as well, I know you don't like Ronaldo but you to wait a little he will retire.

Fans will keep coming to support their national team, regardless of whether Ronaldo plays or not. They supported him even before he played for the national team, and I’m sure they will continue to support him until Ronaldo eventually ends his career. But it’s true that Ronaldo is no longer as young as he used to be, so he doesn’t play as well as before. He gets caught offside more often, scores fewer goals, and because of that, I think he is also less useful to the national team now.

Ronaldo has been past his prime for quite some time now. But I don't know if Portugal have an alternative to replace him in the national team. Most likely, Goncalo Ramos is the main candidate to replace Ronaldo. I wouldn't consider Leao, Neto or Conceicao for that role. Ronaldo has aged as a footballer, but even at his age, I don't see a replacement for him in Portugal.

[SatoPrincess]

I am watching the Portugal vs Wales match right now and from the look of things, almost half of that stadium is patiently waiting for CR7 to score a goal. Ronaldo is just something else entirely, he has a cat life. I seriouly thought he was going to hands off the national team after the 2026 world cup tournamnet but the man is very obsessed with football. He will play until his legs can't cope anymore. One thing can never change though, the media will still find a way to hammer him regardless of the outcome of the match, whetther portugal win, draw or lose.

We can see why Ronaldo doesn’t want to retire yet, the team still needs him. Against Wales, the team started struggling immediately Ronaldo was subbed off, imagine a 40 year old being the best player in a national team.

Too bad Ronaldo’s goal was disallowed, the entire stadium was screaming SUI when he scored. For those who believe Ronaldo is holding the team back, I can’t wait to see how Portugal performs when Ronaldo finally retires.

[MAAManda]

I believe Türkiye is capable of scoring at least one goal against France. This isn't really about whether Türkiye is playing well or poorly, but rather the fact that they are playing at home. In terms of quality, France remains the same, even with Zidane as their new coach.
I am still inclined to side with the bookmakers who favor France, despite the fact that Türkiye defeated them during the Euro qualifiers in 2019. The French squad from those qualifiers differs from the lineup they fielded at the World Cup.

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It seems most people share the same belief that both teams will score in this match, in other words, Turkey is predicted to score at least 1 goal. Well, they have high quality players, so it's no surprise that many predict they will score. At first glance, it looks like France will win easily, but given those BTTS odds, I don't think France should underestimate their opponent. If they do it, Turkey could win the match.

[Ahli38]

Ronaldo is not damaging his reputation,  you're thr one that's expecting him to play like his under 30, you have 5o reduce your expectation on him, he has won thr major trophies with Portugal and he's in the team to contribute his quota as the legend of the team. Ronaldo is helping Portugal to sell tickets too, don't forget his thr most popular footballer in  the world and  many people are used to watch him.

Ronaldo can miss like every players,  he's still the best player in this Portugal squad,  the team is poor inspired of their qualities,  Ronaldo should  not be blamed,  the young players are not doing well as well, I know you don't like Ronaldo but you to wait a little he will retire.

Is it even possible that you can reduce your expectations on him?
Because player like him and Lionel Messi are players you expect to make things happen, so it's not that easy to start looking at both of them like every other age player. Last season at al nassr he manages to score more than 20 goals, considering his age, so fans will always have high expectations on him, even though his form has massive declined compared to the last three years.

I don't think that any right thinking person is blaming Ronaldo for the bad form of the Portuguese team because if not for him, and the fear factor he brings to the team, they would have been even worse than they were in the past years before he start playing for the national team.

I don’t think we can lower our expectations for CR7 too much. In this early season Cristiano Ronaldo has already made significant contributions to Al Nassr on several occasions by helping them secure full points in various matches, where his goals were key to their victories. And last season Ronaldo’s contributions including the many goals he scored for his team proved that he’s still a player we can rely on. We can’t deny that he was one of the players who had a very positive impact on Al Nassr’s victories in the Saudi Professional League last season. On the other hand Ronaldo has also made significant contributions to the Portuguese national team having helped the squad with game-winning goals and even goals that saved Portugal from defeat. I personally believe Ronaldo cannot be compared to other soccer players around his age. Cristiano Ronaldo is extremely disciplined when it comes to his fitness which is why he still performs at such a high level at his current age. And you should also note that Portugal’s victory over Croatia in the Round of 1/16 Finals of the last World Cup was due to Ronaldo scoring a goal in that match, where it's a decisive factor in the Portuguese national team’s advancement to the next round even though they lost to Spain in the Round of 1/8 Finals.

[Shussainshah]

You are very correct because it is only your haters that will keep kicking against anything that they are aware that you are not only one benefiting from but the national team as large, so if what you red last week concerning Portuguese government enforcing that he doesn't want Christian Ronaldo to just retire from the national team is really true and within Christian Ronaldo alone he wants to retire, probably for the sake of the respect and love Christian Ronaldo has for his president and the country, i think Christina Ronaldo might reconsider the fact of still playing for his national team and not minding what his haters will be saying.

People are just saying what they like because assuming Ronaldo is from your country, you wouldn't support him to resign from football because he's a legend in football and can turn the game around any time. He just need that perfect moment and all these critics will turn to praises. Portugal cannot keep Ronaldo out of their national team because he's not just only a player but a motivator, a role model and a leader in the team.

Dude it's not about Ronaldo greatness, We all know Ronaldo is Portugal and Portugal is Ronaldo there is no argument in it, But we see Ronaldo last night they can't score a single tap in goal they are old and they need to give chances to the new players otherwise Portugal can struggle alot to stabilize the squad, it's simple squad rebuilding can take alot of time if you didn't notice earlier. Your team will be worse same as German and Italian team. So in my opinion Ronaldo is good but they need to give a chance to the new players to secure Portugal further. That what's I taking the Ronaldo and Portugal saga.

[Shadiq]

Today marks Mancini's first official match as Italy's head coach following a long hiatus. Making a comeback is never easy, though Belgium has historically been a favorable opponent for Italy. Belgium is arguably the stronger side right now, so beating them won't be a simple task for the Italians. Betting on a match like this is tricky given the uncertainty surrounding the Italian team, but since their defense is weak, I expect both teams to score.

Italy are no longer a reliable team, it is not unusual to be disappointed when betting on them. Even when betting on the opposition, they can disappoint you. A new chapter is about to begin for Roberto Mancini in Italy tonight. The only hope for Italy's fans is that they get a chance to play in the upcoming World Cup. Qualifying for the World Cup would be a great achievement for him.

It would be wrong to expect too much from him tonight against Belgium. Belgium are a strong opponent, it is a bit difficult for Italy to win against Belgium. I only expect good football from Italy.

[xzone]

Turkiye will definitely give France a though time at home but I am confident in France winning than even a draw. France aggressive attack will require beyond determination for Turkiye to withstand the attacking force and pressure from their away opponent.

My friend, I don't think Turkiye would do something like that, I hope Turkiye don't lose by a big margin against France tonight, but it looks like we will. The lineup France comes out with will be very important. If they play with their strongest lineup, Turkiye will have a very difficult time, my expectation for this match is that France will win by at least 2-3 goals.

I agree, to be honest, Türkiye won't stand a chance in this match. France is very strong, while Türkiye's a team with only a few quality players and isn't playing well at all. France won't have any trouble in this match; I think they have a very high chance of winning by scoring 4-5 goals.
Türkiye's aim will be to concede as few goals as possible. That's the most important thing for this match; achieving that will be as valuable as winning

[JoyMarsha]

I think Turkey scoring against France, because Turkey have looked quite good in attack in their recent matches. Although if we look at the World Cup, there were a few games where they were honestly quite unlucky. France are obviously the favorites for this game, and I have no doubt that France will score, I also think France should beat Turkey. Turkey actually managed to beat France at home during the Euro qualifiers, I think that was more of an exception than the rule.

I believe Türkiye is capable of scoring at least one goal against France. This isn't really about whether Türkiye is playing well or poorly, but rather the fact that they are playing at home. In terms of quality, France remains the same, even with Zidane as their new coach.
I am still inclined to side with the bookmakers who favor France, despite the fact that Türkiye defeated them during the Euro qualifiers in 2019. The French squad from those qualifiers differs from the lineup they fielded at the World Cup.

Surprising to learn that France hasn't won against Turkie before. I am trusting France to do that this time because the first and second meetings were a win for Turkie and a draw. France, under the leadership of Zidane, will like to give France their first win against Turkie. The match will end 1-2 or 0-2, with France taking the victory

[KTChampions]

Today marks Mancini's first official match as Italy's head coach following a long hiatus. Making a comeback is never easy, though Belgium has historically been a favorable opponent for Italy. Belgium is arguably the stronger side right now, so beating them won't be a simple task for the Italians. Betting on a match like this is tricky given the uncertainty surrounding the Italian team, but since their defense is weak, I expect both teams to score.

Nevertheless, bookmakers view Italy as the favorite:

2.18 - 3.55 - 3.15

Perhaps they are factoring in the home-field advantage, but the imbalance is too pronounced in my view, so far, Italy has done nothing to back up its ambitions. The Both Teams to Score bet looks so obvious that even odds of 1.54 seem attractive, however, if I were putting money on this game, I’d take a risk and bet on Belgium or on Belgium (Double Chance). 1.67 looks solid. I wonder if Türkiye will be able to take points from France in the parallel game.

[yudi09]

I believe Türkiye is capable of scoring at least one goal against France. This isn't really about whether Türkiye is playing well or poorly, but rather the fact that they are playing at home. In terms of quality, France remains the same, even with Zidane as their new coach.
I am still inclined to side with the bookmakers who favor France, despite the fact that Türkiye defeated them during the Euro qualifiers in 2019. The French squad from those qualifiers differs from the lineup they fielded at the World Cup.

Image Source: Rollbit

It seems most people share the same belief that both teams will score in this match, in other words, Turkey is predicted to score at least 1 goal. Well, they have high quality players, so it's no surprise that many predict they will score. At first glance, it looks like France will win easily, but given those BTTS odds, I don't think France should underestimate their opponent. If they do it, Turkey could win the match.

Given the depth of the Turkiye squad, there is no guarantee of an easy win for France. Arda Guler, Yilmaz, and Kadioglu are key assets for Turkiye under Montella’s tactical setup. Unfortunately, Kenan Yildiz is missing from Turkiye's lineup. With his intelligence, Guler has the potential to score for Turkiye in this match, though it is not a certainty.

The lineup France is fielding under Zidane could pose a serious threat to Turkiye. Kone could act as a disruptor against Turkiye's attacks, while Upamecano serves as a solid defensive pillar for Zidane in front of Maignan's goal.
In my opinion, there is a very high probability of both teams scoring (BTTS), making it a popular choice among bettors.

[Uhde]

I think Turkey scoring against France, because Turkey have looked quite good in attack in their recent matches. Although if we look at the World Cup, there were a few games where they were honestly quite unlucky. France are obviously the favorites for this game, and I have no doubt that France will score, I also think France should beat Turkey. Turkey actually managed to beat France at home during the Euro qualifiers, I think that was more of an exception than the rule.

I believe Türkiye is capable of scoring at least one goal against France. This isn't really about whether Türkiye is playing well or poorly, but rather the fact that they are playing at home. In terms of quality, France remains the same, even with Zidane as their new coach.
I am still inclined to side with the bookmakers who favor France, despite the fact that Türkiye defeated them during the Euro qualifiers in 2019. The French squad from those qualifiers differs from the lineup they fielded at the World Cup.

i'm expecting a lot of goals in this match. imo Turkey has two tier 1 players. one is Kenan Yıldız and the other is Can Uzun. Kenan Yıldız is out of this series due to an injury but Can Uzun is on the pitch today. if Arda Güler can keep up with Can Uzun, Turkey has a chance too.

[Uhde]

Turkiye will definitely give France a though time at home but I am confident in France winning than even a draw. France aggressive attack will require beyond determination for Turkiye to withstand the attacking force and pressure from their away opponent.

My friend, I don't think Turkiye would do something like that, I hope Turkiye don't lose by a big margin against France tonight, but it looks like we will. The lineup France comes out with will be very important. If they play with their strongest lineup, Turkiye will have a very difficult time, my expectation for this match is that France will win by at least 2-3 goals.

I agree, to be honest, Türkiye won't stand a chance in this match. France is very strong, while Türkiye's a team with only a few quality players and isn't playing well at all. France won't have any trouble in this match; I think they have a very high chance of winning by scoring 4-5 goals.
Türkiye's aim will be to concede as few goals as possible. That's the most important thing for this match; achieving that will be as valuable as winning

i'm expecting a lot of goals in this match. imo Turkey has two tier 1 players. one is Kenan Yıldız and the other is Can Uzun. Kenan Yıldız is out of this series due to an injury but Can Uzun is on the pitch today. if Arda Güler can keep up with Can Uzun, Turkey has a chance too.

[ASloveapg]

I definitely expect a great win for France in this match, and I hope that it will be. France is coming out with their best attack, I don't think Türkiye can handle this attack. I expect at least 3 goals from France in this match, and I also think that Türkiye can score. But the match will not be a draw, rather France will definitely win. At least I think France will score a lot of goals in the match through their attack, I think their attack is the best,


especially these 3 attacking combinations, and at the same time they have Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola, they are sitting in the bench now, they are also great attacking players, and so a big score can definitely be expected from a team with this type of attack, so let's see what score difference France wins the match.

[HajiBagi]

I believe Türkiye is capable of scoring at least one goal against France. This isn't really about whether Türkiye is playing well or poorly, but rather the fact that they are playing at home. In terms of quality, France remains the same, even with Zidane as their new coach.
I am still inclined to side with the bookmakers who favor France, despite the fact that Türkiye defeated them during the Euro qualifiers in 2019. The French squad from those qualifiers differs from the lineup they fielded at the World Cup.

Image Source: Rollbit

It seems most people share the same belief that both teams will score in this match, in other words, Turkey is predicted to score at least 1 goal. Well, they have high quality players, so it's no surprise that many predict they will score. At first glance, it looks like France will win easily, but given those BTTS odds, I don't think France should underestimate their opponent. If they do it, Turkey could win the match.

Turkey did not have any chance of winning the match, they can not defeat France that has the best players in the world, France has a complete squad and they are better than Turkey, Turkey that can not even qualify from the group stage of the World Cup, although both teams can score in this match but saying that Turkey could win the match is not what i expect from anyone, i know that it is a game of football and anything can happen but France is better than Turkey at this point.

Mbape can score in this game and continue his campaign for Ballon Dior, and Olise might get an assist because he has produced many assists than any player in the world right now, Mbape and Olise know how to play together, the only problem France have is their defense, they are going to miss Saliba, he has always been their best defender in every game.

[Tmoonz]

I don't know why Ronaldo is still playing today, that dude is old and he needs to retire as soon as possible, the Portuguese people should stop depending him and start look for his replacement, there are Portuguese players who are playing excellent football and they skilled. Even if they are no as skilled as Ronaldo, Keeping Ronaldo in the national team instead of allowing him to retire will only delay the transition to the next generation and make Portugal more dependent on him that necessary.

I agree with you.We all can testify how remarkable and excellent he has been on the pitch since the start of his football career...He has conquered football by netting the most highest goal that no players has done..He has nothing more to prove at this point, he will always be the Greatest Footballer in the history of football... But as of now, he isn't as physical and agile as he used to be...And the more he keeps playing in this condition the more folks begin to focus on this his present performance and then forgetting how great he was in the past..At my leisures, I take my time to go through come of his highlights and I would be so blown away by his outside shots and impossible goals he kept giving back to back while he was still in his prime...But right now he is old and lazy, he can't even create chances like he used to, all he does now is to wait for players to give him the ball so he can score, which isn't the Ronaldo I knew and even adore... Retirement from National football would be the right step, he can continue with club football till he completes his 1000 goals.

You all seem to have forgotten that Christiano Ronaldo being on that pitch is not by his making, the fact is the Portuguese National team can't do without him, left with him alone he would has retired long time ago, but the Portuguese National pleaded with him not to retire, maybe his retirement might cost them some financial lost either it will have an effect on their economy also so they told him to at least play this once for the last time, so retirement or not I know it's not by his choice to keep on playing, they should only understand with him that he's no longer what he use to be, he's Old now, so they should expect less of a performance from him.

[eisen33]

I definitely expect a great win for France in this match, and I hope that it will be. France is coming out with their best attack, I don't think Türkiye can handle this attack. I expect at least 3 goals from France in this match, and I also think that Türkiye can score. But the match will not be a draw, rather France will definitely win. At least I think France will score a lot of goals in the match through their attack, I think their attack is the best,


especially these 3 attacking combinations, and at the same time they have Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola, they are sitting in the bench now, they are also great attacking players, and so a big score can definitely be expected from a team with this type of attack, so let's see what score difference France wins the match.

I also said during the World Cup that the French national team had such an incredible squad that it seemed like they should have become champions without a doubt. But as it turned out, sometimes having all the best players in one team isn’t enough to win a championship. The Spanish national team proved that. I also think France will beat Turkey today, because Turkey are a mid level team without any major achievements.

[blomen]

there still hasn't been a goal in the turkey - france match. although france is controlling the game, they didn't score any goals. as for turkey, we could say they're trying to hold on. if the first half ends this way, i think there could be good odds on france winning at halftime. i would have expected them to score by now, but they just haven't been able to find the back of net.

[Lannakosa]

there still hasn't been a goal in the turkey - france match. although france is controlling the game, they didn't score any goals. as for turkey, we could say they're trying to hold on. if the first half ends this way, i think there could be good odds on france winning at halftime. i would have expected them to score by now, but they just haven't been able to find the back of net.

France controlled the game in the first half, but judging by the number of shots, it doesn't look like they were trying to force the game. They had just one shot on target in the entire first half. I hope this is Zidane's tactic and that they will play more actively in the second half, because with those stats, it won't be easy to score against Turkey. As for Mancini, I don't expect any miracle from him either, Belgium are beating Italy quite convincingly, and now Italy need to come back in the second half if they want to avoid losing at home.