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Nuno Mendes named Nations League Player of the Finals after England beat Croatia 2-1
UEFA named Portugal left-back Nuno Mendes the Player of the Finals for the 2025 Nations League, despite Portugal not featuring in the final, where England beat Croatia 2-1. Mendes was recognised for his performances across the tournament's earlier rounds, making him the first player to collect the award without appearing in the deciding match.
Source: Nuno Mendes named Nations League Player of the Finals after England beat Croatia 2-1 — UEFA.com
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