Premier League Clubs Draw in Pre-Season Friendlies
L'Équipe·about 2 months ago·43 views
Arsenal was held to a draw by Como in a friendly match on Wednesday, despite a goal from Myles Lewis-Skelly and the debut of Bruno Guimaraes. In another pre-season fixture, Manchester United also settled for a tied score against Leeds United, even though Joshua Zirkzee initially put his side ahead.
Cristiano Ronaldo remained an unused substitute in Portugal’s win over Norway, but Jorge Jesus says the decision was not linked to a physical issue. The Portugal coach explained that the course of the match made an introduction inappropriate.
The French delegation left Montreal with three medals and 10th place in the nations ranking. Paul Seixas, hampered by cramps late in the men's road race, finished 15th.
The Republic of Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 after a one-sided first half. The match, the most controversial of this Nations League Sunday, was marked by several Irish protest gestures and racist chants in the stands.
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