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Malta face Slovakia in Ghedin’s last match at the helm

Sunday, 8 October 2017, 08:00 Last update: about 10 years ago

Pietro Ghedin's second term at the helm of the national team comes to an end this evening in Bratislava when Malta faces Slovakia in the last match of the 2018 World Cup qualifying group. It will...

Mercedes' Hamilton secures pole position for Japanese GP

Saturday, 7 October 2017, 09:58 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, leading a 1-2 finish for Mercedes drivers. Hamilton posted a lap record time of 1 minute, 27.319...

Spain make it to World Cup; Serbia unable to clinch a spot

Saturday, 7 October 2017, 07:22 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Spain secured its 11th straight World Cup appearance aided by Italy's home draw against Macedonia on Friday, while Serbia blew a chance to make it to next year's finals in Russia after a loss at...

England engulfed in pessimism despite earning World Cup spot

Friday, 6 October 2017, 15:33 Last update: about 10 years ago

Before Harry Kane finally broke the tedium with a late goal, the extent of the excitement at Wembley Stadium on Thursday was fans ripping out pages of the program, folding them into paper airplanes...

Germany, England seal World Cup qualification; Poland close

Friday, 6 October 2017, 06:10 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Germany and England booked places at the World Cup in Russia next year, while Poland was made to wait for qualification in Europe despite thrashing Armenia 6-1 on Thursday. Defending champion...

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