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Spain beats Italy 3-0 to close in on World Cup spot

Sunday, 3 September 2017, 07:47 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Spain ended Italy's 11-year unbeaten run in qualifiers with a 3-0 win on Saturday and moved closer to securing a World Cup spot. The Italians hadn't lost a qualifier — World Cup or European...

World Cup 2018: Second half goals sink Malta

Friday, 1 September 2017, 22:39 Last update: about 10 years ago

Hallelujah, the ITV commentator said. It was the 52nd minute, and England until then were struggling to make an impression against an organised Malta side in a World Cup 2018 qualifying match in...

Updated: Police charge Wayne Rooney with drunk driving

Friday, 1 September 2017, 11:42 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Wayne Rooney has been charged with drunk driving and was released on bail ahead of a court appearance later this month, Cheshire police said Friday....

France's big win leaves Dutch in danger of missing World Cup

Friday, 1 September 2017, 08:42 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

France's 4-0 win over Netherlands has the Dutch on the brink of missing the World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo's three goals helped keep Portugal in contention in European qualifying and moved him...

England coach Southgate says Malta game will be 'difficult'

Thursday, 31 August 2017, 23:42 Last update: about 10 years ago Domenic Aquilina

"It will be difficult to play here in Malta.  We have to create as many clear opportunities as possible and make use of them.  We are four matches away from going to a World Cup and that is...

Malta coach Ghedin says England are the best in Europe

Thursday, 31 August 2017, 19:23 Last update: about 10 years ago Domenic Aquilina

Ahead of Friday's FIFA World Cup qualifier against England, Malta head coach Pietro Ghedin stated that England are the best team in Europe at the moment. "England are the best team in...

Pietro Ghedin selects final squad for England match

Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 21:40 Last update: about 10 years ago

National coach Pietro Ghedin yesterday selected the final squad for the World Cup 2018 qualifier against England at the National Stadium this Friday.From the 23-strong squad announced last week,...

Valletta sign striker Matteo Piciollo

Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 12:31 Last update: about 10 years ago

Valletta FC have completed the signing of Italian striker Matteo Piciollo. Piciollo last played for Balzan, helping them to a second placing last season. Earlier he had enjoyed a good spell at...

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