Morning Leeds-in for 7 September: Gjanni Alioski scores for Macedonia in the UEFA Nations League

Gjanni Alioski was on target last night for Macedonia in their 2-0 victory over Gibraltar in the UEFA Nations League.

Alioski scored the second, and final, goal of the night in the 35th minute as Macedonia won their opening match of the UEFA Nations League.

You might be wondering what the heck the Nations League exactly is, and you wouldn’t be alone. Here are a couple guides to what the whole thing is and why it matters. Hint: It involves Euro 2020.

On to the links.

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