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Arsenal’s Wilshere will not rush his return from injury

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere is in no rush to get back to playing, he wants to be fully fit and injury recovered before he does so.
Arsenal v VfL Wolfsburg – Emirates Cup – Pre Season Friendly Tournament

Iran ignore visa trouble to cash in on Guam defensive woe

Despite absent players and staff members Iran brushed aside a challenge from Guam in the World Cup Qualifier match on Tuesday.

Belgium v Spain match called off for security reasons

A soccer friendly featuring Belgium v Spain scheduled for Brussels on Tuesday has been postponed for security reasons after the Paris attacks.

German discounter Lidl to sponsor England team

The English soccer team has set aside decades of sporting rivalry with the Germans by signing up a new sponsor -- German discount supermarket Lidl.
A sign is seen outside a LIDL supermarket in London

Argentine FA chief backs beleaguered coach Martino

Argentina's worst start to a World Cup qualifying campaign does not put coach Gerardo Martino's future in doubt, Argentine FA chief Luis Segura said.
Argentina’s coach Martino walks during a training session ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Brazil in Buenos Aires

As long as no 2002 repeat, Ireland will be fine – Keane

Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane said that as long as their Euro 2016 preparations do not resemble the 2002 World Cup, they will do just fine.
Republic of Ireland v Scotland – UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying Group D

Unpopular Dunga urges fans to get behind Brazil

The home fans must be patient when they take on Peru in Tuesday's World Cup qualifiers, Brazilian coach Dunga said.
Brazilian national soccer coach Dunga attends a media conference ahead his squad training session at Arena Corinthians stadium in Sao Paulo

Valencia’s Negredo has surgery for acute appendicitis

Valencia forward Alvaro Negredo has had emergency surgery for acute appendicitis, the La Liga club said on Monday.
Valencia’s Negredo and Zenit’s Garcia jump for the ball during their Champions league Group H soccer match at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia

Ireland beat Bosnia to qualify for Euro 2016

Ireland qualified for their second successive European championship finals by beating Bosnia 3-1 on aggregate.
Ireland

Spain unworried about Brussels security, Del Bosque says

Spain are not worried about their security in Brussels where they will play Belgium in a friendly on Tuesday, according to coach Vicente del Bosque.
Spain Training

2016 European Championship to go ahead in France – UEFA

UEFA has confirmed that the 2016 European Championship soccer tournament will take place in France as planned despite the deadly attacks that struck Paris.
The official Mascot, Super Victor, for the upcoming Euro 2016 soccer championship, poses in front of the UEFA Euro 2016 logo at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice

Reward for goalie Bittner who waited, waited…and waited some more

James Bittner, 33-year-old custodian of Plymouth Argyle in English football's fourth tier has finally played his first full game in the Football League.