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Second half goals ease Nigeria past brave Swaziland

Goals from Moses Simon and Efe Ambrose eased Nigeria into the final pool stages of African World Cup qualifying after they defeated brave Swaziland.

Japan top in World Cup group after struggle to beat Cambodia

Japan edged closer to their sixth World Cup finals on Tuesday after a lacklustre 2-0 win over bottom side Cambodia.
Japan

Qatar first to qualify for Asian Cup, Iran win

Qatar became the first side to book a spot at the 2019 Asian Cup and the next round of 2018 World Cup qualifiers on a busy Tuesday.

Cahill bags hat-trick as Australia thump Bangladesh 4-0

Tim Cahill scored his first international hat-trick in over a decade as Australia crushed Bangladesh 4-0 in their 2018 World Cup qualifier in Dhaka.
Australia’s Tim Cahill (2nd L) is congratulated after scoring a goal during their World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Dhaka

Italy’s Conte angry over four-month gap between matches

Italy coach Antonio Conte is angry that he will have to wait four months for his team's next match after they have played Romania on Tuesday.
Italy’s coach Antonio Conte looks on before the Euro 2016 group H qualifying soccer match against Norway at the Olympic Stadium in Rome

Hong Kong dents China’s World Cup football dream in qualifier

Hong Kong held China to a nil-nil draw in a World Cup qualifying football match on Tuesday played amid lingering political tensions between the two sides.
China’s Yu, Bi and goalkeper Wang leave the pitch as Hong Kong players celebrate after their 2018 World Cup qualifying match, in Hong Kong

Little-known Grindel frontrunner to lead German FA

Reinhard Grindel, a Christian Democrat member of parliament and treasurer of the German FA (DFB), was earmarked on Tuesday to take over as president.
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No reason to call off Clasico, Spain official says

There is no reason for Saturday's La Liga 'Clasico' between Real Madrid and Barcelona to be postponed following Friday's attacks in Paris, says official.

Moyes ‘disappointed’ at Sociedad sacking

David Moyes has expressed disappointment at being sacked by Real Sociedad and said he had been confident of "finishing in a strong position" in La Liga.
Real Sociedad coach David Moyes is pictured before their Spanish first division soccer match against Atletico Madrid at Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian

Armed police to patrol England v France soccer match following Paris attacks

Armed police will patrol around Wembley stadium for the England v France friendly match just days after militants launched suicide bombings in Paris.

Chelsea need one win to regain confidence – Ramires

Chelsea mid-fielder Ramires says that they are one win away from getting their season back on track, despite being close to the relegation zone.
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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