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André Schürrle brace sees Germany thrash Azerbaijan

André Schürrle scored twice as Germany beat Azerbaijan 4-1 in their World Cup qualifier.

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Holland sack coach Danny Blind

The Netherlands have sacked their coach Danny Blind less than 24 hours after the team slumped to a 2-0 defeat in Bulgaria in their World Cup qualifiers.

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Russia 2018 - Ronaldo fires Portugal past Hungary; Lukaku's late late show saves Belgian blushes

France survived a scare in the World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg to maintain their march towards Russia.

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Germany and England pursue unbeaten path to Russia 2018

Germany and England are both expected to ring several changes for their World Cup qualifiers because of injuries

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Russian lawmaker proposes to legalise football hooliganism

A leading politician in Russia's legislative assembly has proposed turning behaviour which has plagued football in Europe into a sport of its own

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Russia to trial fan ID ahead of football World Cup

Russia is to try fan ID at the 2017 Confederations cup ahead of hosting the World Cup the following year.

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Former FIFA official Valcke to appeal ban from football

The Former secretary general of football’s world governing body Fifa is to appeal his ten-year ban from all football-related activities.

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How will the new World Cup work?

Fifa delegates have given the go-ahead to allow 48 teams to play in the World Cup.

Switzerland

FIFA votes to expand World Cup to 48 teams

FIFA has rubber-stamped plans to expand the World Cup to 48 teams, brushing aside concerns that enlargement could lower standards.

Sport

Southgate appointed England manager on permanent basis

Gareth Southgate has been handed the England manager’s role on a permanent basis and will lead the Three Lions through qualifying for the 2018 World Cup and the European Championship two years…

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Klinsmann sacked as US coach

Juergen Klinsmann has been sacked as coach of the US national football team.

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Argentina looking to bounce back from slump against Colombia

Argentina’s national football team appears to be in crisis mode.

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2018 World Cup qualifying: Belgium top Group H as Netherlands and Portugal also win

Manchester United’s Memphis Depay came off the bench to score twice and help the Netherlands beat Luxembourg 3-1 and move second in Group A of the 2018 World Cup qualifying…

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Unbeaten Republic of Ireland inch closer to 2018 World Cup with win over Austria

The Republic of Ireland boosted their chances of reaching the 2018 World Cup in Russia after they beat Austria for the first time since 1963 to move top of qualifying Group…

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2018 World Cup qualifying: England celebrate biggest win over Scotland in 41 years

Nations continued their quest to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia on Friday.

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Brazil's 1970 World Cup winning captain Carlos Alberto dies

Carlos Alberto, captain of Brazil's 1970 World Cup winners, has died of a heart attack.

Russia

Russia chooses wolf Zabivaka as World Cup 2018 mascot

The mascot for the 2018 World Cup will be a wolf called Zabivaka.

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England lose 100% record after goalless draw with Slovenia in World Cup qualifiers

Germany soldier on while England falter in latest World Cup qualifiers

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2016 World Cup qualifiers - Wins for France, Belgium and Switzerland

Belgium, France, Switzerland and Portugal all win as World Cup qualifiers continue

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Road to Russia 2018 rolls on

This edition of "The Corner" looks at England's new manager and the national side's World Cup 2018 qualification campaign so far