U20s stumble against Iceland as Spain march to Dallas final

U20s fall to Iceland in Euros

Not the result anyone wanted. Portugal's U20 side lost to Iceland in the European Championship Division B on Tuesday, a tough one for a group with real promise (1). The scoreline hasn't been confirmed yet, but the defeat stings, Iceland are exactly the kind of opponent your youth teams expect to handle.

Spain reach the final in Dallas

Spain beat France to book a spot in the World Cup final, sixteen years after their last one (2). They return to Dallas, the same stadium where they knocked Portugal out in the round of 16 on July 6 (3). That one still hurts. A single goal, and your tournament was over. Now Spain are one win from lifting the trophy in the same building.

Jesus backs Ronaldo, focus turns to the next cycle

Jorge Jesus has been clear: Cristiano Ronaldo is not done. The new manager called him a symbol of Portuguese football and dismissed any talk of the 41-year-old being a problem in the squad. No drama from Jesus's side. The real question is how he blends what's left of the golden generation with the kids coming through, and what Ronaldo's role looks like when the next campaign begins.