Major club soccer seasons around the globe have concluded, but play still continues for many.
Up next on the packed soccer calendar is the UEFA Nations League semifinals. Formed in 2018 to help create more meaningful games than friendlies, it provides coaches and players with more competitive games at the expense of less rest.
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Playing first are Portugal and Germany, two powerhouses of international football. Portugal is still led by Cristiano Ronaldo as the striker, with Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao, Vitinha and Nuno Mendes among the key supporting pieces across the pitch.
Germany, led by young star manager Julian Nagelsmann, won't be at full strength with players like Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rudiger and Kai Havertz not in the squad. How