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FIFA Friendlies: Portugal, Brazil shine while Mexico, Belgium settle for stalemate
Last night's FIFA international friendlies provided a captivating preview of elite competition, as Portugal and Brazil secured decisive victories while Mexico and Belgium battled to a draw.
FIFA Friendlies: Mikel Oyarzabal bags brace for Spain, Florian Wirtz in top form for Germany
Spain dominated Serbia in Villarreal, while Germany edged out Switzerland in a seven-goal thriller as part of Friday night's international friendlies.
European WC qualifiers erupt as Germany, Netherlands and Croatia deliver big finishes
A dramatic night across Europe saw Germany and the Netherlands seal their 2026 World Cup places with emphatic wins, while Croatia produced a stirring comeback and Poland rescued themselves late on in Malta.
Niko Kovac's Borussia Dortmund revival shows no signs of slowing down
Niko Kovac has continued Borussia Dortmund's revival, with the Croatian coach insisting his side are "moving in the right direction" as they look to sharpen an attack that has stalled in recent weeks.
World Cup qualifiers: Germany march on, Netherlands held, Croatia and Malta win
Germany's 2-0 win in Luxembourg, the Netherlands' 1-1 draw in Poland, and Slovakia's dramatic late victory over Northern Ireland headlined a crucial night in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
AC Milan unveil Luka Modric as new sighing from Real Madrid
AC Milan have secured a monumental signing, bringing Croatian midfield maestro Luka Modric to the San Siro on a contract until June 30, 2026, with an option to extend until 2027.
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