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France hosts neighbours Belgium, but De Bruyne to miss battle with Olise
Only one point separates Group A1 leaders France and second-placed Belgium before Monday’s clash.
Published On 5 Oct 2026
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Spitting allegations as Ireland and Israel fight out ill-tempered draw
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Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland boss ‘delighted’ games are over
Published On 4 Oct 2026
‘Everyone knew’: Canada boss Marsch wants Man City relegated for breaches
Published On 4 Oct 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants, says Jesus
Published On 4 Oct 2026
Ireland refuse handshake with Israel and don armbands in Nations League tie
Published On 4 Oct 2026
Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Norway 2-1 to reach Nations League quarterfinals
Published On 4 Oct 2026
Man City’s Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest US international goalscorer
Published On 4 Oct 2026
Portugal come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Nations League – updates
Published On 4 Oct 2026

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Tributes as Bosnian football star Edin Dzeko retires

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s legendary striker Edin Dzeko has bid farewell to international football after a final match.

Yamal’s sixth-minute stunner against Czechia helps Spain to a 3-1 win

Lamine Yamal is the first player to score within the first 10 minutes of each of three consecutive men’s football games.

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Fernandes denies Portugal rift, hails Ronaldo after walk out

Bruno Fernandes says he has spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo and denies a rift within Portugal’s squad.

Fernandes calls Ronaldo and denies Portugal rift ahead of Norway game

Cristiano Ronaldo withdrew from the Portugal squad, but Bruno Fernandes says forward remains team’s ‘greatest symbol’.

England trounce Croatia 7-0 in Nations League as Kane goal run continues

Harry Kane scores in sixth successive away game for England as Bukayo Saka also scores twice in Nations League thumping.

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Ronaldo-less Portugal host Haaland’s Norway in Nations League

Nations League title holders Portugal hosts Erling Haaland’s Norway, days after Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit from the camp.

‘Verbal attack’: Israeli reporters interrupt Ireland news conference

Israeli journalists asked coach Hallgrimsson about the Flydubai attack and alleged racist abuse by Ireland’s players.

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Israeli reporters’ ‘verbal attack’ cuts short Ireland press conference

Israeli reporters’ ‘verbal attack’ cuts short Ireland press conference

England hit magnificent seven to beat Croatia in Nations League – updates

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Palestinians gather for football amid Gaza’s ruins

Displaced Palestinians gathered to watch a friendly football match in Gaza’s Khan Younis.

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