Uefa Nations League: Italy, Belgium, France and Spain advance to star-studded finals

Miralem Pjanic's Bosnia and Herzegovina struggled on field in Nations League against Italy, with  Azzurri smashing two goals to seal ir spot in final four of competition. Italy join likes of France, Spain and Belgium in business end of Nations League after ir victory on final matchday of group st. 

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France defeat Portugal to edge through to UEFA Nations League finals 

France were up against Portugal on Sunday, with world champions a win away from sealing a berth in final four. Didier Deschamps' men did just that. Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante scored only goal past Rui Patricio, facilitating Portugal's exit from competition. Portugal had won first edition of UEFA Nations League against Nerlands.

In following match against Sweden, Les Bleus smashed four goals, while conceding twice, to go unbeaten in group st. Olivier Giroud scored twice, while Benjamin Pavard and Kingsley Coman netted one goal each to help Deschamps' side win against Sweden.

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Italy cruise past Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain humiliate Germany

Italy had to man a victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina in final game of group st to seal a spot in final four. Andrea Belotti bagged opener in 22nd minute, followed by a second-half strike from Domenico Berardi to seal game. Italians finished atop Group 1, with a point's lead over Nerlands, who defeated Poland. 

Spain and Germany were tied at equal points in group with two teams set to face off in final game. A win for eir side was necessary to advance to semi-finals. Luis Enrique's men dismantled Germans, netting six times past Manuel Neuer while conceding ne. This was worst defeat for Germany in its competitive history, with Manchester City star Ferran Torres netting a hat-trick against Joachim Low's men. 

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Belgium's scintillating victory against Denmark

Belgium arrived into game against Denmark with a two-point lead over second-placed side. A victory for Denmark was all that was needed for m to join or UEFA Nations League teams, but Belgium had or plans. Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku netted twice, besides a goal each from Youri Tielemans and Kevin de Bruyne for Roberto Martinez. Although Denmark mand to strike back twice, team fell short of two more to hold Belgium. 

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Im courtesy: Belgium/ France/ Spain football Twitter