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Estonia 0-3 Spain: Spain win again

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:00:18 GMT

European champions Spain maintained their 100 percent record in World Cup qualifying Group Five with a straightforward 3-0 win over struggling Estonia on Saturday.

Romania 2-2 France: Les Bleus comeback

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:57:46 GMT

Former champions France fought back from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw with Romania in World Cup Group Seven qualifying on Saturday.

Germany 2-1 Russia: Early salvo wins it

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:45:06 GMT

Germany retained top spot in World Cup qualifying Group Four after first-half goals from Lukas Podolski and Michael Ballack gave them a 2-1 win over Russia on Saturday.

Greece 3-0 Moldova: Perfection maintained

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:43:31 GMT

Greece made it three wins out of three when they beat Moldova 3-0 in their World Cup Group Two qualifying match at the Karaiskakis Stadium on Saturday.

Bulgaria 0-0 Italy: Champions held in Sofia

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:39:27 GMT

Bulgaria held champions Italy to a combative 0-0 draw in a 2010 World Cup Group Eight qualifier on Saturday.

Capello angry after Ashley Cole gets booed

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:40:45 GMT

Fabio Capello demanded the Wembley crowd lay off Ashley Cole, after the full-back was booed during England's 5-1 win in the World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan at Wembley.

Ukraine 0-0 Croatia: Draw benefits England

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:38:27 GMT

Ukraine remained second in Group Six after sharing a goalless draw with Croatia in Saturday's World Cup qualifier.

England 5-1 Kazakhstan: Rooney to the rescue

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:22:10 GMT

Three goals in the last 14 minutes gave England a 5-1 win over Kazakhstan in their World Cup Group Six qualifier at Wembley on Saturday.

Switzerland 2-1 Latvia: Swiss pride returns

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:55:13 GMT

Switzerland bounced back from last month's humiliating defeat by Luxembourg with a 2-1 win over Latvia in World Cup Group Two qualifying on Saturday.

Finland 1-0 Azerbaijan: Forssell penalty winner

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:44:25 GMT

Striker Mikael Forssell converted a 62nd-minute penalty to give Finland a 1-0 win over Azerbaijan in their World Cup Group Four qualifier on Saturday.

Ivory Coast 3-0 Madagascar: Ivorians through

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:42:31 GMT

Germany-based striker Boubacar Sanogo scored twice to ensure an easy 3-0 win for the Ivory Coast over Madagascar on Saturday and a place in the final phase of the African qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup finals.

Faroe Islands 0-0 Austria: Faroes get a point

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:41:16 GMT

Faroe Islands collected their first point for three years by holding Austria to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

Scotland 0-0 Norway

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:24:32 GMT

Chris Iwelumo marked his international debut with the worst miss of his career as Scotland were held to a goalless draw in their crucial World Cup qualifier against Norway.

Malawi 2-1 Congo DR: Mwafulirwa grabs brace

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:17:03 GMT

Toshack hoping experienced Wales stars stay fit

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:00:01 GMT

Wales boss John Toshack admits he is praying that his experienced stars stay fit enough for long enough to guide the team to success at international level.

Kazakh boss Storck: We're not here for a jolly

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:59:50 GMT

Kazakhstan coach Bernd Storck has let his players shop at Harrods and go sight-seeing this week - but he has warned them not to treat today's clash at Wembley as a day out.

Captain Rio asks Wembley to make some noise

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:59:30 GMT

Rio Ferdinand wants England fans to roar the Three Lions to victory against Kazakhstan at Wembley tonight.

Everton deny rumours of imminent takeover bid

Soccernet Staff — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:58:53 GMT

Everton officials have denied speculation the Premier League club is on the brink of being sold.

Bent: Spurs in big trouble unless we start winning

Soccernet Staff — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:58:30 GMT

Darren Bent is determined to lift Tottenham off the foot of the Barclays Premier League and fears getting cut adrift if they do not kick-start their season immediately.

Capello tells Walcott: "Don't try too hard"

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:58:10 GMT

Fabio Capello will have a quiet word with Theo Walcott before Saturday's World Cup qualifier with Kazakhstan - to stop England's boy wonder trying too hard.

UEFA: Scotland can only joint-host a major finals

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:24:27 GMT

UEFA general secretary David Taylor has told his native Scotland they could still host an expanded European Championships - but only as part of a joint bid.

Pearce wants Agbonlahor if U-21's make finals

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:07:06 GMT

England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce allowed his mind to drift towards selection problems for next summer's UEFA Championship finals in Sweden - while Wales remained defiant despite a first-leg play-off defeat.

NI skip Hughes predicts glittering future for Evans

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:03:12 GMT

Northern Ireland captain Aaron Hughes is predicting a glittering future for Jonny Evans with both country and club.

Hleb begs Fabregas to join him at Barcelona

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:49:07 GMT

Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb admits he has been trying to persuade former Arsenal team-mate Cesc Fabregas to join him at the Nou Camp.

AFC chief Bin Hammam wants limit on Blatter term

soccernet.com — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:26:26 GMT

Asian Football Confederation chief Mohamed bin Hammam believes limiting terms for presidents of governing bodies, including at the head of FIFA, can only be good for the evolution of football.