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Bayern’s Thiago targets return ‘in a few weeks’
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara expects to return to action in "a few weeks" after injuring his troublesome right knee playing for Spain.
Villa’s Amavi out for rest of season with knee injury
Aston Villa defender Jordan Amavi has been ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his cruciate ligament.
United forward Lingard handed first England call-up
Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard has been called up to the England squad for Tuesday's friendly against France at Wembley.
Aubameyang banishes unhappy memories as Gabon advance
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the decisive penalty that enabled Gabon to become the first country to qualify to Africa's World Cup qualifying groups.
Ukraine too strong for Slovenia in Euro playoff
Ukraine, having never won a playoff for a major tournament finals in 5 previous attempts, took a firm grip on their Euro 2016 qualifying tie with Slovenia.
Euro 2016 in France must not be cancelled – organisers
The Euro 2016 finals in France should not be cancelled even though the risk levels have gone up, the head of the organising committee said.
Sweden triumph but Danes steal precious away goal
Sweden scored two quickfire goals either side of halftime to beat Denmark 2-1 in a Euro 2016 playoff first leg on Saturday.
PSG’s Ibrahimovic sends sympathies to Paris victims
Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic has expressed his sympathies for his fellow Parisians after gun and bomb attacks in the French capital left 129 killed.
Red card could spell end for erratic David Luiz
The international future of David Luiz looked to be in question after a poor performance.
French federation says England vs France to go ahead undisturbed
England vs France goes ahead as planned - French federation
Security tightened in Stockholm, Germany game in doubt
The first leg of the Euro 2016 playoff between Sweden and Denmark in Stockholm on Saturday will be go ahead with heightened security following the Paris attacks, with Germany's friendly against the Netherlands now in doubt as well.
Socceroos without Juric and Rogic for Bangladesh clash
Australia shall be without players Tomi Juric and Tom Rogic for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Dhaka.
