Kick Off: Germany qualify for Qatar World Cup; Netherlands thrash Gibraltar

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Match Reports

North Macedonia 0-4 Germany: Flick's resurgent side qualify for Qatar World Cup

Germany became the first European team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup by crushing North Macedonia 4-0 away on Monday to secure top spot in Group J with two games to spare.

Holland 6-0 Gibraltar: Van Dijk on the scoresheet and Depay nets twice

Virgil van Dijk scored the opener and Memphis Depay notched a brace as Holland cruised to a comfortable World Cup qualifying victory against Gibraltar in Rotterdam.

These Things Happen

Abramovich increasingly convinced Hazard would be one of the best if he returns

A recent report from Spain has suggested that Chelsea, namely Roman Abramovich, is looking at the possibility of bringing Eden Hazard back to Stamford Bridge.

De Bruyne: Belgium Golden Generation can’t compete

Kevin De Bruyne claims Belgium cannot be expected to compete with Italy and France despite topping the FIFA world rankings and boasting an enviable array of talent.

Man United pair Pogba and Varane pose with their Nations League medals

Manchester United duo Paul Pogba and Raphael Varane looked elated as they posed with their Nations League medals after helping France to glory over Spain on Sunday night.

Oxlade-Chamberlain 'weighing up shock Arsenal return after 4 years at Liverpool'

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is reportedly considering a surprise return to Arsenal after becoming frustrated at his lack of opportunities at Liverpool.

Messi is being proven right about Chelsea’s Mount & Man City star

Lionel Messi made comments regarding both Chelsea’s Mason Mount and Manchester City’s Phil Foden and is now seemingly being proven right.

Messi sets new international record, just days after Ronaldo does the same

Argentine and now PSG superstar Lionel Messi has once again made history during his national team’s clash with Uruguay. Lionel Scaloni’s side ultimately ran out 3-0 winners, thanks to goals fro Rodrigo de Paul and Lautaro Martinez, but it was the little magician Messi that opened the scoring for his side.

Neymar appears to try and kiss Colombia centre back Yerry Mina

Brazil star Neymar appeared to try and kiss Colombia's Yerry Mina in an odd exchange during Sunday night's World Cup qualifier.

Gerard Pique's high-risk hobbies

Gerard Pique is a quite unusual footballer - there are very few who are so open about wanting to be president of the club they play for - yet the Barcelona defender is even more unusual in the sense that he has a list of rather high-risk hobbies.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Peter Lim announce new business venture

The relationship between Cristiano Ronaldo and Peter Lim is more than a mere friendship as they are also close business associates, and the pair have announced a new business venture called ZujuGP.

What They Say

Paul Ince accuses Solskjaer of 'blatantly lying' to Donny van de Beek

Paul Ince has sensationally accused Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of 'blatantly lying' to Donny van de Beek about his role at Manchester United, with the Dutchman still struggling for game time.

I'm tee-rrific! Golf-obsessed Bale claims he is 'No 1' player at Real Madrid

Golf fanatic Gareth Bale insists he is the No 1 player at Real Madrid, but has revealed goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is the only other club team-mate who competes with him.

Courtois says Belgium's Nations League third place play-off was a 'money game'

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has taken aim at football's authorities again, insisting their Nations League third place play-off against Italy was just a 'money game'.

Deschamps: Benzema does for France what he's done for Real Madrid

Karim Benzema has been at the peak of his powers in the last few seasons at Real Madrid, and France boss Didier Deschamps is delighted to be working with the forward since recalling him to the Les Bleus setup.

Mbappe to Benzema: That's all we want

Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe's good relationship is no secret. The two have a great bond and understanding, and one is a Real Madrid legend while the other is likely to become the club's next star signing.

Paul Pogba back to his best after strong showing in Nations League

France emerged victorious from their Nations League final against Spain, with Kylian Mbappe laying to rest his penalty demons from Euro 2020, although it was the eye-catching performances of Paul Pogba across both fixtures against Belgium and La Roja which suggested he was back to his best.

Rashford reveals he played through shoulder pain for ELEVEN MONTHS

Marcus Rashford has revealed he battled through the pain for almost a year to play for Manchester United and England last season.

In-Depth

What did Chelsea and Man City do in their first window under new owners?

Newcastle's new owners have only been in charge of the club for a matter of days but there is no doubt they will want to make a statement in just over two months' time when the January transfer window opens.