Category: FIFA World Cup qualifiers

FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Manuela Tesse focused on progress as Malta face uphill battle against Northern Ireland in women’s World Cup qualifiers

The Italian coach is upbeat about the team's growth despite difficult start to qualifying campaign as they face Northern Ireland at the Centenary Stadium.

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Hungary captain Szalai tests positive for Covid

Hungary captain and Mainz striker Adam Szalai will miss two upcoming World Cup qualifiers after testing positive for Covid-19, the Hungarian...

By AFP
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/ 5 years ago

Atalanta’s Ilicic remains Slovenia star ahead of Malta showdown

At 33 years of age, Atalanta stalwart Josip Ilicic remains Slovenia’s biggest star as they look to qualify for a major...

By Gianluca Lia
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/ 5 years ago

Hungarian football body defends fans in racism row

The Hungarian Football Federation on Friday defended “the vast majority” of the country’s supporters after England players suffered racist abuse at...

By AFP
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/ 5 years ago

Updated: FIFA pledges action after England players suffer racist abuse in Hungary

FIFA vowed to take action after racist abuse was aimed at England players during their World Cup qualifier in Hungary as...

By AFP
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Sweden down Spain to gain upper hand in World Cup qualifying

Viktor Claesson secured Sweden a 2-1 victory over Spain in World Cup qualifying on Thursday for a third win in three...

By AFP
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England crush Hungary in World Cup qualifying

Rampant England eased past Hungary in Budapest Thursday with a second-half four-goal barrage that propels Gareth Southgate’s men toward qualification for...

By AFP
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Germany struggle past Liechtenstein in Flick’s first game in charge

Germany laboured to a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday as Hansi Flick made a low-key...

By AFP
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Italy draw with Bulgaria in low-key return for Euro kings

Italy made an underwhelming return to action after triumph at Euro 2020 on Thursday as the Azzurri only managed a 1-1...

By AFP
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Injured Mbappe leaves France squad

Kylian Mbappe has withdrawn from the France squad after suffering a right calf injury and will miss two World Cup qualifiers,...

By AFP
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/ 5 years ago

Ronaldo ‘not closing the count’ after breaking international scoring record

Cristiano Ronaldo signalled his intention to keep playing for Portugal for “years to come” after breaking the all-time international goalscoring record...

By AFP

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