The fallout from the latest round of UEFA Nations League matches dominates European newsstands this Friday, November 13, 2026.
While Spain and England secure wins to set up a showdown for top spot on Sunday, Italy pull off a historic comeback against France and Manchester United shake up the Premier League with a change in the dugout.
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Spanish press celebrates a historic run
The national newspapers unite in praising the national team after their 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in Prague, with goals from Álex Baena, from the penalty spot, and Marc Pubill. Marca runs the headline “On and on”, while AS opts for “Win and win again”, highlighting Luis de la Fuente’s side’s perfect winning record.
In Catalonia, Mundo Deportivo leads with “Five out of five” and Sport chooses “Unbeatable” to underline that La Roja are now unbeaten in 44 competitive matches and need only a draw against England this Sunday to secure top spot.
The Catalan press also covers Barça Women’s 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League and the struggles of Betis and Levante to progress in the Copa del Rey after extra time.
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Ecstasy in Italy and French shipwreck at San Siro
The standout clash of the round prompts contrasting reactions in Milan and Paris. Italy came from behind after Olise‘s opener to beat France 3-1 thanks to a brace from Francesco Pio Esposito and a goal from Frattesi. La Gazzetta dello Sport roars with “Italy roars”, while Corriere dello Sport thanks the national coach for top spot with “Thanks, Mancio”.
On the other side of the coin, French newspaper L’Équipe delivers a damning verdict with “Doused, sunk”(“Drenched and sunk”) after Zinedine Zidane suffered his first defeat in charge of Les Bleus.
Kane makes history and United appoint Pochettino
In the United Kingdom, the headlines are split between the national team and Old Trafford. Daily Mirror (“Captain Fantastic”) and The Times highlight Harry Kane‘s penalty in the 2-1 win over Croatia, a decisive goal on the night he overtook Peter Shilton to become England‘s most-capped player (126).
Meanwhile, The Daily Telegraph leads with the sacking of Michael Carrick (“Carrick hurt by United exit”) and confirms Manchester United‘s agreement with Mauricio Pochettino to take charge of the team next week.
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