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Spain Rout Germany 6-0; Highlights, Report; France, Portugal Win Too…

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SEVILLE, Spain — Spain embarrassed Germany, while France and Portugal also secured victories in the UEFA Nations League on a very busy day Tuesday.

SPAIN HAND GERMANY RECORD LOSS

Álvaro Morata  (17′)Ferrán Torres  (33′, 55′, 71′)Rodri  (38′)Mikel Oyarzabal 

At the Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla, Ferran Torres netted a hat-trick to lead Spain to an historic 6-0 victory over Germany, as the visitors were powerless against

Torres blasted home from just outside the six-yard box shortly after the half hour mark to help Spain take a 2-0 lead at the break before adding a brace in the second half – a header in the 55th minute and the fire home from just outside the 18-yard box in the in the 71st – to complete his first career hat-trick.

Alvaro Morata  (17′) Rodri  (38′) and Mikel Oyarzabal (89) rounded out the scoring for Spain, as Germany suffered the largest defeat in a competitive match and the biggest loss since being humiliating by a similar scoreline against Austria in a friendly match in 1931.

“It’s definitely a bitter defeat. It’s very, very disappointing for us all. I am part of the team. We talk about the we. We screwed this up together,” German keeper Manuel Neuer said after the match.

“Our body language was disappointing, we did not communicate on the pitch. We should have talked more.”

Tuesday’s win sees Spain sailing into the Nations League Final Four in style and advanced to the semifinals as group winner.

FRANCE CRUISED INTO SEMIFINALS

Striker Olivier Giroud netted a brace as France picked up a 4-2 win over Sweden to qualify unbeaten for the Final Four from first place in its group.

Giroud scored in the 16th and 59th minutes, while Benjamin Pavard volleyed home in the 36th minute and Kingsley Coman found the net five minutes in added time to seal the win.

Victor Claesson, who gave Sweden the lead early after dribbling through the French defense and Robin Quaison, who scored two minutes from time, netted for the losers.

PORTUGAL EDGED 10-MAN CROATIA

Meanwhile, center-back Ruben Dias scored twice, including a late winner, and Portugal ended with a 3-2 win over a 10-men Croatian team.

Dias scored both of his goals from loose ball situations in the 52nd and 90th minutes, while Joao Felix scored the other.

Croatia midfielder Marko Rog was sent off after a second yellow card for a foul on Cristiano Ronaldo, while Mateo Kovacic scored both goals for the World Cup runner-ups.

Portugal forward Ronaldo, who was kept off the scoresheet today, remains seven goals behind Iran striker Ali Daei’s record of 109 goals for a men’s national team.

Only three out of four games in League A were played.

The encounter between Switzerland and Ukraine had to be canceled because of a coronavirus outbreak in the Ukrainian squad, which forced Swiss authorities to order the entire squad into quarantine after a reported three positive COVID-19 tests.

International Friendly Results and Scores: May 29

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Sporting Alert – A brief wrap up of the international friendly football games that took place on Sunday, 29, May.

A brace from Nolito piloted Spain to a 3-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in a Euro 2016 international friendly game in Switzerland.

In the absence of several first team starters, Nolito got the opportunity to lead the attacking line and the Celta Vigo forward didn’t hurt his chances of making the final squad for the Euros, after bagging a first half brace.

The striker who had failed to score in any of his six previous appearances in the national colours, opened the score in the 11th minute when Cesc Fabregas fed him for a curling shot.

Nolito doubled the lead in the 18th minute with Fabregas supplying the pass again.

However, Emir Spahic replied for Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 29th minute to make it 2-1 when he headed home a corner kick by Miralem Pjanic, but the Hamburg defender was dismissed just before the end of the first half, following a touchline spat with Fabregas.

Bosnia-Herzegovina was given a scare after leading forward Edin Dzeko had to lead the game in the 22nd minute and replaced by Milan Djuric due to an injury.

At Ta’Qali National Stadium in Malta, Italy squeezed out a narrow 1-0 victory over Scotland with Southampton forward Graziano Pelle grabbing the lone goal in the 57th minute.

World Cup champions, Germany, playing without a number of its first team players, suffered a shocking 3-1 defeat to Slovakia in the pouring rain at SGL Arena in Augsburg.

Mario Gomez gave Germany the lead from the penalty spot in the 13th minute, but Slovakia hit back with three unanswered goals, including two just before half time.

Marek Hamsik cancelled out Gomez’s strike in the 41st minute before Michal Duris gave Slovakia the lead three minutes later.

Juraj Kucka added a third when he finished between the legs of goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who had replaced Bernd Leno at half time.

In other results, Dayro Moreno, Roger Martinez and Juan Cuadrado netted for Colombia in a 3-1 victory over Haiti, Portugal, playing without captain and leading forward Cristiano Ronaldo beat Norway 3-0, Romania went down 4-3 to Ukraine, while Turkey edged Montenegro 1-0.

Friendly International Results

Germany 1-3
Spain 3-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Romania 3-4 Ukraine
Turkey 1-0 Montenegro
Italy 1-0 Scotland
Portugal 3-0 Norway
Colombia 3-1 Haiti
Panama 0-2 Brazil

David De Gea Gets The Nod over Casillas in goal

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(SportingAlert.com) — David De Gea, as expected, starts for Spain in tonight’s Euro 2016 Qualifying Group C game at Luxembourg.

Live coverage on ESPN3.com

The Manchester United goalkeeper replaces the out of form Real Madrid skipper Iker Casillas, who has been heavily criticized since the FIFA World Cup in the summer.

Making way as well is midfielder Cesc Fabregas, defenders Raúl Albiol and Juanfran, while Marc Bartra, Dani Carvajal and Paco Alcacer all coming into the starting team.

Andres Iniesta will captain the team tonight.

Diego Costa leads the attack again despite struggling since switching to his adopted country.

Stefano Bensi leads the attack for Luxembourg, while 17-year-old Christopher Martins Pereira also starts.

Spain will be hoping to bounce back from the midweek defeat to Slovakia.

Spain Team: David De Gea, Gerard Pique, Marc Bartra, Jordi Alba, Dani Carvajal, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta, Koke, David Silva, Paco Alcacer, Diego Costa.

Luxembourg Team: Jonathan Joubert, Mario Mutsch, Maxine Chanot, Christopher Martins Pereira, Chris Philipps, Mathias Janisch, Laurent Jans, Lars Krogh Gerson, Dwayn Holter, Daniel Da Mota, Stefano Bensi

Euro 2016 Qualifier: Slovakia v Spain Teams; Live on ESPN2

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(Sporting Alert) — Iker Casillas keeps his starting place in goal for Spain, while David De Gea is on the bench for tonight’s Euro 2016 Qualifying Group C clash with Slovakia at Tehelne pole.

Slovakia v Spain Live Scores

Many thought De Gea would have been handed the starting place, following his performances this so far for Manchester United, but Casillas has won the nod to keep his place between the sticks.

Chelsea and English Premier League leading goalscorer, Diego Costa leads the attack for Spain with, Koke, David Silva, Cesc Fabregas and Andres Iniesta also starting as well.

Midfield player Marek Hamsik captains Slovakia tonight, with the likes of Vladimir Weiss and Martin Skrtel also including in the starting XI for the encounter.

Cesar Azpilicueta, Pedro, Marc Bartra, Rodrigo and Santi Cazorla are all amongst the substitutes for Spain.

Euro 2016 Qualifiers Fixtures on Sept. 8 – TV Channels

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LONDON (Sporting Alert) — Euro 2016 qualifiers continue on Monday with nine more games, with reigning champions Spain, England, Switzerland and Sweden all in action on the day.

Live TV Channels and streaming will be on ESPN3, WatchESPN, Fox Sports 1 USA, FoxSoccer2Go, ESPN Deportes, Sky Sports 1/HD, Sky Go and Sportsnet World.

Defending champions Spain will be hoping to shake off last week’s friendly defeat to France when they take on Macedonia at Estadio Ciudad de Valencia.

Spain had a very disappointing World Cup campaign in Brazil this past where they failed to qualify from the group stage and the European giants are looking to bounce back that tournament.

In Basle, an injured hit England side will take on Switzerland in a very tricky tie at St. Jakob-Park.

Daniel Sturridge and Ben Foster are both out due to injury, while Liverpool midfield Jordan Henderson could miss the clash after being forced to leave the England training session early on Sunday.

Also in action on Monday are Austria against Sweden, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic looking to add to his record goal tally, Russia travel to face Liechtenstein, while Ukraine will face Slovakia and Luxembourg take on Belarus.

Euro 2016 Qualifiers Fixtures

Luxembourg v Belarus
Spain v Macedonia
Ukraine v Slovakia
Estonia v Slovenia
San Marino v Lithuania
Switzerland v England
Russia v Liechtenstein
Austria v Sweden
Montenegro v Moldova

Xavi, Pique Axed: Watch Spain v Chile Live Streaming on ESPN3/WatchESPN

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (SportingAlert.com) — Xavi has been left on the bench for Spain, while Arturo Vidal came through a fitness test for Chile to start tonight vital 2014 FIFA World Cup Group B game here at Estadio do Maracana.

Watch Spain v Chile Live Streaming on ESPN3.com/ESPN/WatchESPN | Click Here For Live World Cup TV Channels

Barcelona midfielder Xavi makes way for fellow club mate Pedro, as head coach Vicente del Bosque makes two changes from the side that was beaten 5-1 by the Netherlands five days ago.

Also dropped is center-back Gerard Pique, with Javi Martínez coming in to play in the back-four alongside Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos.

Pedro joins David Silva as the main attacking supporters for lone forward Diego Costa, with Andrés Iniesta, Xabi Alonso and Sergio Busquets also in the midfield.

Xavi and Gerard Pique are on the bench next to the likes of Fernando Torres, David Villa, Koke, Cesc Fàbregas and Juan Mata.

Juventus midfielder Vidal was a game-time decision, but has done enough to convinced the medical staff that he’s recovered enough from the knee trouble he’s had.

Alexis Sánchez, who scored in the first game and Eduardo Vargas both start, but Jorge Valdivia, who also netted the second goal for Chile in the 3-1 win over Australia in Cuiaba, makes way for Francisco Silva.

Spain v Chile

Spain: Casillas, Azpilicueta, Javi Martinez, Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba, Alonso, Busquets, Silva, Iniesta, Pedro, Diego Costa. Subs: De Gea, Albiol, Pique, Juanfran, Villa, Xavi, Torres, Fabregas, Mata, Koke, Cazorla, Reina

Chile: Bravo, Medel, Silva, Jara, Isla, Aranguiz, Diaz, Mena, Vidal, Alexis, Vargas. Subs: Toselli, Albornoz, Carmona, Pinilla, Valdivia, Rojas, Orellana, Beausejour, Gutierrez, Fuenzalida, Paredes, Herrera

Referee: Mark Geiger (USA)

Spain v Chile (Group B), Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, 3pm ET (16:00 local time)
Live TV Channels: DIRECTV Chile, Canal 13, TVN, GOL T, TeleCinco Espana, MiTele En Vivo, Gol Stadium, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC iPlayer, BBC One UK, beIN Sports Arabia 1 HD, beIN Sports 2 HD, beIN Sports 11 HD, beIN Sports 13 HD, RTE 2, RTE Player, ESPN Deportes, ESPN, ESPN3, WatchESPN, ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPN Radio, Univision USA, SportsMax, CVM TV Jamaica,  CBC Sports Live Streaming, SBS One Australia, SBS Radio 3, SBS Radio 4, NOS Live Streaming.

ESPN3/ESPN Live World Cup TV Channels on June 18

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Holland forward Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Spain
Holland forward Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Spain

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (SportingAlert.com) — The following are the live TV channels and streaming coverage for day 7 at the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals here in Brazil on Wednesday.

After stunning Spain in their opener, the Netherlands are back in action again as they face Australia, looking to move a step closer to booking a knock-out round place.

Australia and Netherlands face-off in Group B at Estadio Beira-Rio, at 12 pm ET (13:00 local time). Robin van Persie scored twice against Spain, including a spectacular diving header, which is one of the main highlights so far at Brazil 2014. Arjen Robben also scored twice in the 5-1 victory over Spain and he too will be a hand for Australia.

The Aussie were beaten 3-1 by Chile, but will take a lot of positive from that game after pushing their opponents all the way to the full 90 minutes. Australia also felt they were unlucky not to come away with a share of the points from that game.

Australia v Netherlands (Group B), Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, (13:00 local time)
Live TV Channels: SBS Radio 2, SBS Radio 1, SBS One Australia, NOS Live Streaming, Nederland 1, ARD Live Stream, ARD Das Erste, beIN Sports Arabia 1 HD, beIN Sports 2 HD, beIN Sports 11 HD, beIN Sports 13 HD, RTE 2, RTE Player, ITV Player, ITV 1 UK, STV Scotland, UTV, BBC Radio 5 Live, ESPN Deportes, ESPN, ESPN3, WatchESPN, ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPN Radio, Univision USA.

In Group B also, defending championships Spain face Chile in what looks like a must win game with Spain boss Vicente del Bosque expected to make some changes. Gerard Pique and Xavi could be drop to bench, but captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas who agreed to making several costly mistakes against Holland is set to keep his place between the sticks.

Chile’s victory over Australia means that victory over Spain and win for the Netherlands over Australia would mean Spain and the Aussies would face early exits. Alexis Sanchez and company are ready to go, although Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli admits that star midfielder Arturo Vidal, who played in the win over Australia, face a game time fitness test.

Spain v Chile (Group B), Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, 3pm ET (16:00 local time)
Live TV Channels: DIRECTV Chile, Canal 13, TVN, GOL T, TeleCinco Espana, MiTele En Vivo, Gol Stadium, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC iPlayer, BBC One UK, beIN Sports Arabia 1 HD, beIN Sports 2 HD, beIN Sports 11 HD, beIN Sports 13 HD, RTE 2, RTE Player, ESPN Deportes, ESPN, ESPN3, WatchESPN, ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPN Radio, Univision USA, SportsMax, CVM TV Jamaica,  CBC Sports Live Streaming, SBS One Australia, SBS Radio 3, SBS Radio 4, NOS Live Streaming.

The third game on the day comes from Group A, where Cameroon and Croatia, who both suffered defeats in their openers, looking to win three points and keep their hopes alive. A draw would play into the hands of Brazil and Mexico, who both played to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday in their clash.

Cameroon, which suffered a 1-0 defeat to Mexico in their first game, could be without captain and leading forward Samuel Eto’o for the vital clash because of a knee injury, while Mario Mandzukic is set to return to the starting line-up after serving a one game suspension where he missed the tournament opening defeat to Brazil.

Cameroon v Croatia (Group A), Arena Amazonia, Manaus, 6pm ET (18:00 local time)
Live TV Channels: CTN, ARD Live Stream, HRT 2, TV Slovenija 2, ARD Das Erste, AFN Sports, BBC Radio 5 Live, STV Scotland, ITV 1 UK, UTV, The ITV Player, SuperSport Select, SLGO, SuperSport 3 Africa, beIN Sports Arabia 1 HD, beIN Sports 2 HD, beIN Sports 11 HD, beIN Sports 13 HD, RTE 2, RTE Player, ESPN Deportes, ESPN, ESPN3, WatchESPN, ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPN Radio, Univision USA.

Video Highlights: Netherlands Crush Spain, 5-1, In World Cup Opener

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SALVADOR, Brazil (Sporting Alert) — Defending champions Spain were hammered 5-1 by the Netherlands in their Group B 2014 FIFA World Cup opener here at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador on Friday.

Watch Robin van Persie Stunning Header Against Spain

Two goals each from Manchester United forward Robin van Persie, including a stunning header and Bayern Munich attacker Arjen Robben and one from defender Stefan de Vrij, sealed the come back win for the Dutch, who scored four unanswered goals.

The victory on Friday saw Holland avenging their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Spain in the 2010 final.

Spain had taken the lead through Xabi Alonso, who scored a 27th minute penalty kick, following a foul on Diego Costa inside the penalty area.

However, Netherlands equalized from a brilliant goal by Van Persie just before the half-time break, and then scored three more goals in the second half on their way to cruising to the easy win.

It was also a very down night for Spain goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas, who made several costly mistakes in his team’s heavy defeat.

Spain v Holland

Spain: Casillas, Azpilicueta, Sergio Ramos, Pique, Jordi Alba, Alonso, Xavi, Busquets, Silva, Diego Costa, Iniesta. Subs: De Gea, Albiol, Javi Martinez, Juanfran, Villa, Torres, Fabregas, Pedro, Mata, Koke, Cazorla, Reina

Holland: Cillessen, Janmaat, Vlaar, De Vrij, Martins Indi, Blind, de Guzman, Sneijder, De Jong, van Persie, Robben. Subs: Vorm, Verhaegh, Veltman, Kongolo, Kuyt, Clasie, Lens, Fer, Huntelaar, Wijnaldum, Depay, Krul

Referee: Nicola Rizzoli (Italy)

Torres, Costa, Mata, Villa in, Spain names World Cup 23-man squad

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Diego Costa in Spain’s World Cup 2014 squad. Goal.com

MADRID (Sporting Alert) — Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has been included in Spain’s 23-man World Cup squad, but there was no place for Manchester City pair Alvaro Negredo and Jesus Navas.

Costa, who has been in terrific form in leading Atletico Madrid to the Spanish La Liga this past season, is being bothered by a hamstring problem recently, but Spain’s boss Vicente Del Bosque is confident the forward will be ready in time for the World Cup in Brazil next month.

Included in the final 23-man squad also are Chelsea’s Fernando Torres, Atletico Madrid striker David Villa and Juan Mata of Manchester United.

Del Bosque has decided to omitted Real Madrid’s Daniel Carvajal, Juventus’ Fernando Llorente, Sevilla’s Alberto Moreno, Ander Iturraspe of Athletic Bilbao and Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara, who was forced to withdraw from the initial 30-man squad after tearing a knee ligament.

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Pepe Reina (Napoli), David De Gea (Manchester United).

Defenders: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Raul Albiol (Napoli), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Jordi Alba (Barcelona).

Midfielders: Xavi (Barcelona), Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich).

Forwards: David Silva (Manchester City), Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid), Fernando Torres (Chelsea), Pedro (Barcelona), Juan Mata (Manchester United), David Villa (Atletico Madrid).

List of International Football Games, Live TV Channels on March 5

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(Sporting Alert) — List of friendly international football games taking place around the globe on Wednesday, Mar. 5.

TV Channels: beIN Sports USA, beIN Sports Play, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3, ESPN2, Watch ESPN, Fox Deportes, Fox Soccer 2Go, ITV 1, BBC Radio 5 Live, UTV.

Among the top teams in action on Wednesday is World Cup hosts, Brazil, who will take on South Africa, as they continue their preparation for the summer tournament, which they start as one of the favourites.

South Africa surprised Spain in November last year after beating them 1-0 and head coach Gordon Igesund is hoping for a similar result at the First National Bank Stadium.

“We want to put up a good performance. We’re playing a very good team – the five-time world champions,” Igesund said.

“I’ve got a squad of players which will be our national team moving forward. We’re looking to pick up where we left off.

“Everyone is fighting for places. We’ve got a good idea of who will be playing for Brazil.

“I’ve got to keep mentioning Spain. We played against the world champions and we dealt with them.”

Top ranked and reigning world champion, Spain, will face Italy, Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque gets a chance to see some of players close up again.

Set to make his debut for Spain in Madrid is Atletico Madrid on form striker Diego Costa.

Last year Costa announced that he would feature for Spain over his birth country Brazil at the World Cup, and he said it was a tough decision.

“It was a complicated decision at the time,” Costa was quoted as tell Spanish TV channel Canal Plus.

“But it was a choice that I gave a lot of thought to and I tried to do the right thing. Spain showed an interest and I felt wanted.

“If they thought that I could be important to them, considering the team they have, then it’s a privilege.”

The 25-year-old added: “Del Bosque has always been crystal clear and never promised me anything,. And this is what I like.

“I need to earn my place through work and effort.

“I would love to play at the World Cup in Brazil and do things just as well as Spain did in the last World Cup.”

Meanwhile, some other game of interest on Wednesday night are United States against Ukraine, Belgium v Ivory Coast, Germany and Chile, as well as France against the Netherlands.

In other games, Argentina and Lionel Messi will tackle Romania, Mexico take on Nigeria, while Uruguay face Austria and Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face Cameroon.

 

List of International Football Games on March 5

9:00 AM Georgia v Liechtenstein
9:00 AM Russia v Armenia
10:00 AM Azerbaijan v Philippines
10:00 AM Lithuania v Kazakhstan
10:45 AM Bulgaria v Belarus
12:00 PM South Africa v Brazil
12:00 PM Albania v Malta
12:00 PM Algeria v Slovenia
12:00 PM Greece v South Korea
12:00 PM Hungary v Finland
12:00 PM Montenegro v Ghana
12:30 PM Bosnia-Herzegovina v Egypt
12:30 PM Czech Republic v Norway
12:30 PM Israel v Slovakia
1:00 PM Andorra v Moldova
1:00 PM Colombia v Tunisia
1:00 PM Cyprus v Northern Ireland
1:00 PM Macedonia v Latvia
1:30 PM Luxembourg v Cape Verde Islands
1:30 PM Turkey v Sweden
2:00 PM Gibraltar v Estonia
2:00 PM Romania v Argentina
2:00 PM Ukraine v United States
2:30 PM Austria v Uruguay
2:30 PM Switzerland v Croatia
2:45 PM Belgium v Ivory Coast
2:45 PM Germany v Chile
2:45 PM Poland v Scotland
2:45 PM Republic of Ireland v Serbia
2:45 PM Wales v Iceland
3:00 PM Australia v Ecuador
3:00 PM England v Denmark
3:00 PM France v Netherlands
3:45 PM Portugal v Cameroon
4:00 PM Spain v Italy
8:30 PM Mexico v Nigeria