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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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Japan beat Australia to reach World Cup, Saudis also qualify

Substitute Kaoru Mitoma scored twice in the dying minutes as Japan beat Australia 2-0 on Thursday to book their place at...

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‘Nothing to lose’: North Macedonia eye playoff shock against Italy

North Macedonia forward Aleksandar Trajkovski is hoping to enjoy something close to home advantage when his team face Italy in Palermo...

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Mancini gunning for World Cup glory with Italy’s qualification in the balance

Italy are aiming for World Cup glory despite having to navigate a treacherous play-off path in order to get the 2022...

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Schick to miss Sweden playoff game over calf injury

Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick will miss the World Cup playoff game in Sweden on March 24 over a calf injury,...

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Luiz Felipe, Joao Pedro called up for Italy against North Macedonia

Lazio defender Luiz Felipe and Cagliari forward Joao Pedro have both received their first call-up for Italy on Friday ahead of...

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/ 4 years ago

Goalkeeper David De Gea dropped from Spain squad, Raya called up

Manchester United’s David de Gea was dropped from the Spain squad on Friday, with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya a surprise inclusion...

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Bale named in Wales squad for World Cup play-off

Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey have both been named in the Wales squad for next week’s World Cup play-off against Austria...

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Neymar returns for Brazil World Cup qualifiers

Neymar will rejoin Brazil for its final two World Cup qualifiers, after missing the national team’s first two matches of the...

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Sweden fears Russia World Cup ban gives Poland upper hand

Sweden said Wednesday it believed its team could be at a disadvantage after FIFA confirmed that Russia would be kicked out...

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Nigeria include Leicester’s Lookman for World Cup play-off

Nigeria on Friday named Leicester City forward Ademola Lookman in a provisional squad for their 2022 World Cup play-off against regional...

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