Spain, France, Germany & Portugal progress on epic Nations League night
The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
The Athletic
4.5 • 4.4K Ratings
🗓️ 24 March 2025
⏱️ 59 minutes
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Summary
Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Seb Stafford-Bloor into the pod after an incredible weekend of international action.
Germany throw away a 3-0 lead against Italy but still earn the right to compete in the Nations League finals and indeed to host them. But what happened with the Jamal Musiala goal that embarrassed the Azzurri?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s on the scoresheet for Portugal in their extra-time victory over Denmark. France win on penalties against Croatia as Michael Olise really steps up for his country.
Spain also progress on penalties after a 3-3 draw with Netherlands. Pol Ballus was there and is full of praise for Lamine Yamal and Spain debutant Dean Huijsen.
Thomas Tuchel’s England beat Albania and welcome Latvia to Wembley. The panel ask whether we will ever see the best of Phil Foden in an England shirt.
Plus Motta, Matondo, Mexico and the Marshall Islands.
Produced by Charlie Jones.
RUNNING ORDER:
• PART 1a: Germany 3-3 Italy (06.00)
• PART 1b: Portugal 5-2 Denmark (11.00)
• PART 1c: France beat Croatia on penalties (13.00)
• PART 1d: Spain beat Netherlands with Pol Ballus (17.30)
• PART 2a: Elsewhere in the Nations League (24.00)
• PART 2b: England ready for Latvia (30.00)
• PART 2c: Bellamy’s Wales win again (37.00)
• PART 3a: Motta sacked by Juventus (40.00)
• PART 3b: New Zealand qualify for the World Cup (43.00)
• PART 3c: Lee Wingate from The Sweeper joins us (45.00)
• PART 3d: Mexico win the Nations League (53.00)
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