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World Cup 2018: Spain out for revenge in Italy in pick qualifiers

Thursday, 6 October 2016, 15:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Spain will be out for revenge when it plays old rival Italy in Turin on Thursday in the standout qualifying match for the 2018 World Cup. Italy beat Spain 2-0 in the round of 16 at the European...

FIFA head Infantino suggests 48-team World Cup as from 2026

Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 06:15 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

World Cup expansion plans got even bigger Monday, and the 2026 tournament could have 48 teams playing instead of 32. FIFA President Gianni Infantino outlined the idea that would see 16 teams go...

No Balotelli in Italy squad for Spain and Macedonia matches

Saturday, 1 October 2016, 18:46 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

There is still no place for Mario Balotelli in the Italy squad as coach Gian Piero Ventura named a largely unchanged 26-man list Saturday for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Spain and...

Cologne draw 1-1 as Bayern Munich drop first Bundesliga points

Saturday, 1 October 2016, 18:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Cologne became the first side to stay undefeated against Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga this season, working hard to come from behind and snatch a 1-1 draw on Saturday. Cologne is unbeaten in...

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