🥐 Nations League night, Premier League moves: 5️⃣ Friday headlines

Friday brought decisive action on both the international stage and in the Premier League. Spain continued their perfect run in the UEFA Nations League, defeating Czechia 2-0 in Prague, with goals from Álex Baena and Marc Pubill. The victory ensured Spain's fifth consecutive win and secured their position at the top of the group heading into their crucial match against England at Madrid's Metropolitano on Sunday.

In club football, Harry Kane broke the England record as he became the country's most-capped player, surpassing Peter Shilton, all while his England side secured a 2-1 victory over Croatia. The night also saw upheaval at Manchester United, as manager Michael Carrick was sacked due to a poor run of form that had left the team in the relegation zone.

Current United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino is the frontrunner to replace Carrick. Elsewhere, Spanish clubs Betis and Levante managed to avoid elimination in the Copa del Rey. Betis came from behind to win 3-2 against Navalcarnero in extra time, thanks to a goal from Roro Riquelme. Levante secured their place in the next round with a dramatic 2-1 win over Tarancón, including a last-minute penalty.

Additionally, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) demanded FIFA award the 2030 World Cup final to Spain. Federation president Rafael Louzán led a summit with FIFA representatives following an inspection of the Santiago Bernabéu, emphasizing Spain's strong preference for hosting the match. The article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence.