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Defender Matthias Ginter scored one goal and was involved in two more as Germany comfortably saw off Belarus 4-0 on Saturday to clinch their place at Euro 2020, qualifying for the finals for a record 13th time in a row. (Photo:AFP)

Germany crush Belarus 4-0 to qualify for Euro 2020

The inspired Ginter broke the deadlock in the 41st minute with a clever backheel.

17 Nov 2019 5:36 AM GMT

Croatia qualified for Euro 2020 after second-half goals from Nikola Vlasic, Bruno Petkovic and Ivan Perisic inspired a comeback 3-1 home win over Slovakia in a pulsating Group E qualifier on Saturday. (Photo:AFP)

Croatia qualifiy for Euro 2020 after 3-1 comeback win vs Slovakia

The result left the Croatians on 17 points from eight games as they completed their campaign.

17 Nov 2019 5:11 AM GMT

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

Brazil coach Tite says that Messi told him to shut his mouth

Messi returned after a three-month international ban and scored a goal to help Argentina beat Brazil 1-0 at Riyadh,...

16 Nov 2019 7:54 AM GMT

Finnish captain Tim Sparv celebrates with fans after qualifiying for Euro 2020. Finland registered a 3-0 defeat and as a result, now the side will be making their debut in a final tournament. (Photo: AFP)

EURO 2020: Finland qualify for the first time, Sweden follows suit

Finland has qualified for the first time for a major touranament.

16 Nov 2019 5:39 AM GMT

Argentina were also awarded a penalty five minutes Brazil missed a penalty and although Brazilian keeper Alisson saved Lionel Messis initial effort, the Barcelona striker followed up to put Argentina 1-0 ahead. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi penalty gives Argentina 1-0 win over Brazil

The Barcelona striker, who missed four games after calling the South American Football Confederation 'corrupt' scored...

16 Nov 2019 5:19 AM GMT

The day after Liverpool beat Manchester City in a crunch match where VAR decisions were hotly disputed, the Premier League leaders coach Juergen Klopp and other top football figures have suggested improvement is needed to the fledgling system. (Photo:AFP)

Premier League promises to improve and speed up VAR use

The Premier League, using the technology for the first time this season, said in a statement that VAR was discussed at...

15 Nov 2019 6:20 AM GMT

Belgiums Thibaut Courtois says he is among the worlds leading goalkeepers despite facing criticism over his form for Real Madrid in recent months. (Photo:AFP)

Under-fire goal-keeper Thibaut Courtois says he is among world's best

Courtois denied that he had started the season in poor form and was only now beginning to show an improvement.

15 Nov 2019 6:10 AM GMT

Frances efforts to celebrate their qualification for Euro 2020 were almost spoiled by Moldova, with an Olivier Giroud penalty sparing their blushes as they came from behind to win 2-1 and go top of Group H on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Olivier Giroud helps France inch past Moldova 2-1

Turkey's scoreless draw with Iceland earlier in the evening ensured they and world champions France would qualify from...

15 Nov 2019 4:24 AM GMT

Harry Kane scored a first half hat-trick as England booked their place in the finals of Euro 2020 as group winners with a crushing 7-0 victory over Montenegro at Wembley Stadium on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Harry Kane helps England thrash Montenegro 7-0, seal spot in Euro 2020

England lead Group A on 18 points with one game remaining and can now look forward to next year's tournament.

15 Nov 2019 4:08 AM GMT

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored another treble, moving closer to 100 international goals, as he led the European champions to a 6-0 drubbing of Lithuania in a Euro 2020 qualifier on Thursday. (Photo:AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo bags hattrick, helps Portugal thump Lithuania 6-0

Ronaldo, whose hat-trick was the 55th of his career and ninth for Portugal, has 98 goals.

15 Nov 2019 3:58 AM GMT

Diego Costa has started eight of his sides 11 La Liga games this season, scoring two goals. (Photo: AFP)

Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa suffers slipped disc

Costa, 31, has had a largely unsuccessful second stint at Atletico Madrid since rejoining the club from Chelsea in...

14 Nov 2019 3:25 PM GMT

Mumbai City FC goalkeeper Kunal Sawant and striker Pranjal Bhumij inaugurated the Walk to Beat Diabetics walkathon hosted by Nanavati hospital. (Photo: Mumbai City FC)

Mumbai City FC players inaugurate 'Walk to Beat Diabetes' walkathon on...

The footballers also spoke about Mumbai CIty FC's performance this season as well as shared a few stories of their own.

14 Nov 2019 1:30 PM GMT