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Reuters
Oct 15, 2025

Cameroon, Nigeria in Africa playoffs for World Cup

Cameroon, whose eight previous World Cup appearances are the most by an African nation, will be joined by the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria in a playoff tournament in Morocco next month.

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Reuters
Oct 13, 2025

Cape Verde is second-smallest nation to qualify for FIFA World Cup

Early second-half goals from Dailon Livramento and Willy Semedo set up the victory with Stopira adding a late third goal as Cape Verde became the country with the smallest population to represent Africa in the global showpiece.

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AFP
Oct 13, 2025

Gattuso very happy at Gaza peace deal ahead of Israel match

The Azzurri host Israel on Tuesday in Udine, a small city which will be the scene of a massive security operation with a pro-Palestinian demonstration set take place.

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AFP
Oct 13, 2025

Injury rules Italy striker Kean out of World Cup qualifier with Israel

“Tests carried out this morning showed that the Fiorentina attacker hasn’t fully recovered from the injury suffered to his right ankle during Saturday’s match with Estonia,” the FIGC said.

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AFP
Oct 08, 2025

Salah scores twice as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup

The 33-year-old has netted nine times in a marathon qualifying campaign that began two years ago, and victory for Egypt gave them an unassailable five-point lead in Group A with one round remaining.

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Reuters
Oct 08, 2025

Serie A chief dismisses Rabiot concerns over Milan’s Perth fixture

Italy’s Serie A have turned the unavailability of the San Siro in February due to the Winter Olympics into an opportunity for Italian football to increase international visibility, and Milan’s fixture with Como will be played in Perth.

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Reuters
Oct 07, 2025

Former Spain defender Jordi Alba to retire at end of season

Alba began his youth career at Barcelona, who released him for being too small, but was re-signed in 2012 from Valencia for 14 million euros ($16.34 million) and went on to spend 11 seasons at the Catalan club.

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AFP
Oct 07, 2025

Barca change Camp Nou return plan again

The decision comes less than a week after Barca once again delayed their expected return to their iconic home stadium — which was initially slated for November 2024 before being pushed back several times.

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AFP
Oct 06, 2025

Salah under fire as Liverpool star loses his spark

Salah has scored just three goals and provided three assists in nine appearances in all competitions this season.

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AFP
Oct 06, 2025

Man City’s Rodri out of Spain squad after injury

The 29-year-old was taken off in the 21st minute of City’s Premier League win over Brentford on Sunday, confirming after the game he had felt discomfort in his hamstring.