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Fabian Ruiz put Spain in front after eight minutes while forward Gerard Moreno struck twice and then forced an own goal from Romanias Adrian Rus before the break, with Mikel Oyarzabal hitting the fifth in second-half stoppage time. (Photo:AFP)

Spain thrash Romania 5-0 amid doubts about coach Moreno's future

Spain rounded off their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a 5-0 win amid doubts over Robert Moreno's future as national...

19 Nov 2019 3:44 AM GMT

Spain coach Robert Moreno is to be dismissed from the role, according to Spanish media reports on Monday, after his side thrashed Romania 5-0 in their final Euro 2020 qualifier. (Photo:AFP)

Spain coach Roberto Moreno to be replaced by Luis Enrique: reports

Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported that former Spain coach Luis Enrique is set to make a sensational return five...

19 Nov 2019 3:29 AM GMT

Argentinas Lionel Messi scored an added-time penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw with Uruguay as they twice came from behind in an entertaining friendly match in Israel on Monday. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi helps Argentina salvage 2-2 draw against Uruguay

Argentina had the better of the early play but fell behind in the 34th minute.

19 Nov 2019 3:18 AM GMT

Defender Virgil van Dijk says the Netherlands are back where they belong after sealing automatic qualification for the 2020 European Championship. (Photo:AFP)

Netherlands back where they belong, says Virgil Van Dijk

The Dutch, who did not qualify for Euro 2016 or the 2018 World Cup, sealed progress to the finals of next year's...

18 Nov 2019 2:31 PM GMT

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk will miss Tuesdays Euro 2020 qualifier against Estonia for personal reasons, the Dutch federation announced on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Virgil Van Dijk withdraws from Estonia match for 'personal reasons'

The Dutch booked their passage to next year's finals, their first major competition since the 2014 World Cup.

18 Nov 2019 1:38 PM GMT

During the match, both Lionel Messi and Tite were seen exchanging words in the first half. (Photo: AP)

Watch: Lionel Messi ask Brazil coach Tite to shut up'

Messi was involved in a heated debate with the Brazil Coach, after Tite's complaint to the referee.

18 Nov 2019 1:19 PM GMT

Former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has stated that it would be unfair if Cristiano Ronaldo wins the 2019 Ballon dOr award. (Photo:AFP)

Cristiano Ronaldo winning 2019 Ballon d'Or would be illogical, says...

The Porto goalkeeper expresses that the Portuguese forward should not even be in the nominees list.

18 Nov 2019 12:55 PM GMT

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 99th international goal as the defending champions edged past Luxembourg 2-0 in difficult conditions away from home on Sunday to qualify for Euro 2020. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Portugal seal Euro 2020 spot after 2-0 win vs Luxembourg as CR7 nears...

Bruno Fernandes broke the deadlock in the 39th minute and Ronaldo wrapped it up with 4 minutes left to ensure that...

18 Nov 2019 10:47 AM GMT

Real Madrids Eden Hazard is not surprised by 41-year-old, Chelsea boss, Frank Lampards success. (Photo:AFP)

Frank Lampard can be one of best managers in the world: Eden Hazard

Hazard said that Chelsea is lucky to have young quality players.

18 Nov 2019 5:50 AM GMT

Borussia Dotmunds Jadon Sancho was pictured joking with a supporter who implored him to sign for Manchester United as the winger prepared for Englands final Euro 2020 qualifier in Kosovo on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Fan urges Jadon Sancho to sign for Manchester United

The 19-year-old has been heavily linked in the British media with a move to the Premier League after a troubled season...

17 Nov 2019 3:04 PM GMT

Ryan Babel forced two good saves from Bailey Peacock-Farrell either side of a Promes curler that flashed narrowly wide. Northern Ireland were gifted a golden opportunity to take the lead after 30 minutes when Joel Veltman was ruled to have handled McNairs cross in the area under pressure from George Saville. (Photo:AP)

Netherlands qualify for Euro 2020 despite 0-0 draw versus Northern...

Netherlands booked their place at Euro 2020 as despite a missed penalty from Steven Davis in Saturday's 0-0 tie versus...

17 Nov 2019 7:14 AM GMT

Belgium secured top spot in Euro 2020 qualifying Group I and stretched their perfect record to nine wins after two goals from Eden Hazard and one by his brother Thorgan inspired them to a sparkling 4-1 win in Russia on Saturday. (Photo:AP)

Eden and Thorgan Hazard help Belgium thump Russia 4-1

With one round of games remaining, Belgium have a maximum 27 points.

17 Nov 2019 6:00 AM GMT