Kick Off: Portugal move closer to World Cup as Italy drop out, Uruguay qualify

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Match Reports

Italy 0-1 North Macedonia: Italy have again failed to qualify for World Cup

North Macedonia stunned Italy 1-0 in their World Cup playoff semi-final in Palermo on Thursday night, with Aleksandar Trajkovski scoring the winner in second-half stoppage time.

Portugal beat Turkey 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup play-off semi-final

Cristiano Ronaldo’s crusade to reach in a fifth World Cup moved a step closer to reality as Portugal scraped past Turkey but not without a serious scare on Thursday night.

Uruguay 1-0 Peru: De Arrascaeta scores, Uruguay qualify for World Cup 2022

Uruguay beat Peru with a goal by Giorgian De Arrascaeta in a hard fought match to secure a spot in Qatar 2022.

Brazil 4-0 Chile: Neymar & Coutinho net penalties, Vinicius & Richarlison fire

Brazil with a dominant display as they dispatched a tough-tackling Chile side. Tite's side are playing with swagger, players like Neymar are shining.

Scotland 1-1 Poland: Hosts denied victory in Hampden Park friendly by late pen

Krzysztof Piatek's injury-time penalty gave Poland a late 1-1 draw with Scotland at Hampden Park.

Wales 2-1 Austria: Gareth Bale magic sends Wales closer to 2022 World Cup

Wales moved one step closer to their first World Cup since 1958 as Gareth Bale stole the show in a 2-1 win over Austria in the play-off semi-final.

These Things Happen

Fans believe Ronaldo wants 'World Cup badly' after his build-up play vs Turkey

Fans on Twitter have been left mightily impressed by Cristiano Ronaldo's build-up play in the opening exchanges of Portugal's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Turkey.

OFFICIAL: Saka withdraws from England squad after testing positive for Covid-19

Bukayo Saka has withdrawn from the England squad after testing positive for Covid-19.

Barcelona are reportedly offering Lewy a 4-year contract

Barcelona has carried out other maneuvers to strengthen the squad for next season with the aim of consolidating the project started since the arrival of Xavi at the Camp Nou. One of the strategic signings is that of Lewandowski, Polish striker of Bayern Munich. 

Saudi Media Group 'are OUT of the race to purchase Chelsea'

The Saudi Media Group and New York Jets owner Woody Johnson have reportedly been told they are not part of a final shortlist in the sale of Chelsea Football Club.

Spanish paper Marca launch an astonishing attack on 'PARASITE' Gareth Bale

Spanish newspaper Marca have launched another scathing attack on Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, labelling him a 'parasite' and accusing him of 'sucking' the club's money despite him helping them to win 14 trophies during his stint.

OFFICIAL: Former Tottenham & England striker Jermain Defoe decided retires

After 22 years of professional football career, former Tottenham Spurs & Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe decided to retire.

What They Say

Chiellini: Italy are destroyed by their humiliating World Cup play-off defeat

Jorginho admitted his missed penalties in qualifying will haunt him for the rest of his life after Italy failed to reach a second successive World Cup - as Giorgio Chiellini said the European champions were 'destroyed' following their shock play-off defeat to North Macedonia.

Rivaldo feels Xavi's Barcelona can 'scare' Real Madrid in La Liga title race

Former Barcelona star Rivaldo is of the view that the Blaugrana could give Real Madrid a run for their money in the La Liga title race this season. Xavi's side are currently 12 points behind Los Blancos.

Pedri on his trial at Real Madrid: They said I didn't have the level to be there

Barcelona's teenage sensation Pedri Gonzalez has opened up on his experience of attending a trial at Real Madrid earlier in his career.

"It's football" - Ronaldinho reacts to PSG fans booing Messi and Neymar

Former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Ronaldinho believes it was normal for fans to boo Lionel Messi and Neymar during the Parisians' game against Bordeaux following their UEFA Champions League exit.

Bale: Marca 'should be ashamed of themselves' after they called him a 'PARASITE'

Gareth Bale has hit back at Spanish paper Marca, after the outlet had labelled him of being a 'parasite' at Real Madrid in a shocking attack.

Former Man City star Sergio Aguero claims everybody in the media supports United

Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has bizarrely claimed everyone in England - including the media and pundits working for television channels - are fans of his old club's arch-rivals Manchester United.

Jordi Alba: Barcelona should renew Dembele's contract

Jordi Alba believes that Barcelona should renew Ousmane Dembele's contract, as the winger continues his recent excellent form.

Richarlison: Van Dijk is not the best defender in the world

Richarlison: "Everybody in England hates Liverpool. Everyone is obsessed with Van Dijk, but he's not the best defender in the world. Thiago Silva, Marquinhos and Sergio Ramos are all better than him."

Fixture of the Day

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