# Nations League Mixed Fortunes

> Klopp's Germany stumbles as Nations League quartet faces early tests.
- Title: Nations League Mixed Fortunes · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: Klopp's Germany stumbles as Nations League quartet faces early tests. Germany's Jürgen Klopp suffered historic defeat to Greece in Nations League, while…
- Keywords: jürgen klopp, netherlands, germany, italy, france, nations league, xavi hernandez, roberto mancini, zinedine zidane, sports, Nations, League
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/29/football-daily-newsletter-nations-league-germany-netherlands-france-italy
- Published: 2026-09-29T15:12:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jürgen klopp, netherlands, germany, italy, france, nations league, xavi hernandez, roberto mancini, zinedine zidane, sports
## Klopp's Germany
Klopp's germany drew with netherlands and lost to greece.
## Greece's historic win
Greece beat germany in nations league's first ever defeat.
## Klopp's first match
Klopp warned press not to intrude on family privacy.
## Klopp's team issues
Klopp blamed lineup and formation for defeat.
## Netherlands' win
Netherlands beat serbia 2-1 with mexx meerdink scoring both goals.
## Xavi's response
Xavi admitted failed to attack spaces in game against serbia.
## Italy's first win
Italy beat belgium 1-0 after mancini's return.
## Mancini's Saudi contract
Mancini denied double contract claims with manchester city.
## Zidane's celebration
Zidane celebrated with sprint and dance after goal.
## Key takeaway

Germany's Jürgen Klopp suffered historic defeat to Greece in Nations League, while Xavi's Netherlands won and Mancini's Italy secured first win after Saudi contract controversy.