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‘Captain Fantastic’ Davis wins it again for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis scored the only goal as his side won a friendly for the first time in 7 years, beating Latvia 1-0 at Windsor Park.
Northern Ireland v Latvia – International Friendly

Belgium beat Italy 3-1 to send Euro 2016 warning to rivals

Belgium came from behind to beat Italy 3-1 in an open and entertaining friendly, underlining their status as one of the favourites for Euro 2016.
Belgium Italy

Czech Republic ease to win over Serbia in Euro 2016 tune-up

The Czech Republic eased to a 4-1 win over Serbia in a Euro 2016 tune-up courtesy of three second half goals in a game they controlled from start to finish.
Czech Republic

Turan and Tosun are top tormentors as Turkey triumph

Second-half goals from Arda Turan and Cenk Tosun earned Euro 2016 qualifiers Turkey a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Qatar in a friendly.

Africa’s heavyweights held to goalless draws in World Cup qualifiers

The small Comoros Islands and kingdom of Swaziland enjoyed a rare outing in the World Cup qualifiers as they held Ghana and Nigeria to draws.
Mikel Nigeria

Acting FIFA president Hayatou undergoes kidney transplant

Acting FIFA president Issa Hayatou has undergone a successful kidney transplant and will continue leading FIFA for the foreseeable future.
Hayatou, Senior Vice President of the FIFA walks after delivering his speech at the 65th FIFA Congress in Zurich

Ozil’s Metamorphosis – From Passenger to Pilot

A look at how Ozil is finally living up to the tag of being the change for Arsenal.
Mesut Ozil

Injured Milner eyes return against former club Man City

Liverpool midfielder James Milner has set his sights on returning to action in time for the Premier League clash.
Rubin Kazan v Liverpool – UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Group B

Everton’s Martinez hopes Funes Mori returns injury-free

Roberto Martinez has said he hopes defender Ramiro Funes Mori comes through Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifiers unscathed.
West Ham United v Everton – Barclays Premier League

Rooney faces ‘huge challenge’ for England starting place

Wayne Rooney has said he faces a "huge challenge" to keep his place in England's starting line-up.
England Press Conference

Rodriguez snatches draw for Colombia in Chile

James Rodriguez struck in the second half to give Colombia a 1-1 draw away against Chile.
Rodriguez of Colombia celebrates his goal during the 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Chile in Santiago, Chile,

Ecuador beat Uruguay 2-1 for best start to qualifiers

Ecuador beat Uruguay on Thursday to top the South American World Cup qualifying group.
Ecuador’s Miller Bolanos controls the ball under pressure from Uruguay’s Martin Caceres and Diego Godin during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Uruguay at Atahualpa stadium in Quito