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# The Latest Football Matches: A Roundup of the Past and Upcoming Games

If you are a football fan, you might be wondering what happened in the past week and what to look forward to in the next one. Well, you are in luck, because we have compiled a summary of the latest football matches from around the world, including the UEFA Nations League, the International Friendlies, and the Under-21 International games. Here are some of the highlights and predictions for the upcoming fixtures.

## UEFA Nations League

The UEFA Nations League is a biennial competition that aims to replace the meaningless friendly matches with more competitive and meaningful games. The 2023 edition is the third one, and it features 55 teams divided into four leagues (A, B, C, and D) based on their rankings. The top four teams from each league will qualify for the 2024 FIFA World Cup, while the bottom four teams from each league will be relegated to the lower league.

One of the most anticipated matches in this tournament is between **Netherlands** and **Croatia**, which will take place on Wednesday, June 14th at 19:45 (UK time). Both teams are in League A Group 1, along with France and Sweden. Netherlands are currently leading the group with six points from two games, while Croatia are third with three points from two games. The last time these two teams met was in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final, where Croatia won 2-1 after extra time. However, Netherlands have improved since then, and they have a talented squad led by Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong, and Memphis Depay. Croatia, on the other hand, have lost some of their key players to retirement or injury, such as Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic, and Mario Mandzukic. Therefore, we predict that Netherlands will win this match by a narrow margin. You can watch this match live on Sky Sports² or follow the live scores on Flashscore.com³.

## International Friendlies

International Friendlies are exhibition matches that allow national teams to test their players and tactics before major tournaments or qualifiers. They are usually played during international breaks, when club competitions are paused. Some of the interesting matches in this category are:

– **Kenya** vs **Pakistan**: This match will take place on Wednesday, June 14th at 12:00 (UK time) in Nairobi. Kenya are ranked 107th in the world by FIFA, while Pakistan are ranked 200th. Kenya have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations 2023, while Pakistan have not qualified for any major tournament since 1994. Kenya have some notable players such as Victor Wanyama, Michael Olunga, and Ayub Timbe, while Pakistan have mostly domestic-based players. We expect Kenya to win this match comfortably. You can follow the live scores on Flashscore.com³.
– **Indonesia** vs **Palestine**: This match will take place on Wednesday, June 14th at 13:30 (UK time) in Jakarta. Indonesia are ranked 173rd in the world by FIFA, while Palestine are ranked 102nd. Indonesia have not qualified for any major tournament since 2007, while Palestine have qualified for the Asian Cup 2023. Indonesia have some young talents such as Egy Maulana Vikri, Evan Dimas, and Bagus Kahfi, while Palestine have some experienced players such as Abdallah Jaber, Mohammed Darwish, and Yashir Pinto Islame. We predict that this match will end in a draw. You can follow the live scores on Flashscore.com³.

## Under-21 International

Under-21 International matches are played by national teams composed of players who are under 21 years old. They are usually used as a platform for developing young players and preparing them for senior level competitions. Some of the exciting matches in this category are:

– **Netherlands U21** vs **Japan U22**: This match will take place on Wednesday, June 14th at 13:30 (UK time) in Utrecht. Netherlands U21 are one of the strongest teams in Europe, having won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2006 and 2007. They have some star players such as Myron Boadu, Ryan Gravenberch, and Justin Kluivert. Japan U22 are one of the strongest teams in Asia, having won the AFC U-23 Championship in 2016 and 2020. They have some promising players such as Takefusa Kubo, Ritsu Doan, and Daichi Kamada. We expect this match to be a high-scoring affair, with Netherlands U21 having a slight edge over Japan U22. You can follow the live scores on Flashscore.com³.

## What’s Next?

These are just some of the latest football matches that you can watch or follow in the next week. There are many more games to look forward to, such as the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, the Copa America, and the UEFA European Championship. You can find the full list of fixtures and results on BBC Sport¹ or Sky Sports². You can also get the latest football news, rumors, and results on Sportskeeda⁴. Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy the beautiful game!

Source: Conversation with Bing, 6/14/2023
(1) Football Fixtures | Sky Sports. https://www.skysports.com/football/fixtures.
(2) Football Live Scores, Latest Football Results | Flashscore.com. https://www.flashscore.com/.
(3) Scores & Fixtures – Football – BBC Sport. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scores-fixtures.
(4) Latest Football News, Live Scores, Rumors & Results | Sportskeeda. https://www.sportskeeda.com/football.