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Spain clinch World Cup place

After they won and Italy drew, Spain have secured a place at Russia 2018. The 2010 world champions eased past Alabnia 3-0, while Italy were 1-1 by Macedonia. Elsewhere, Serbia missed their chance to qualify. Scores Live
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/scores

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2018 World Cup - who has qualified for the finals and who can get there

The qualifying process for the 2018 World Cup, which began on March 12, 2015, is
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/fifa-world-cup/story/2484717/2018-world-cup-who-has-qualified-for-the-finals-and-who-can-get-there

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England World Cup squad: Rashford, Hart, Alli in; Sturridge, Ox face wait

England did not exactly rocket to Russia, but Harry
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/team/england/448/blog/post/3221826/england-at-world-cup-2018-hart-rashford-alli-to-make-squad-sturridge-wait

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U.S. attack needs to be more creative, clinical in vital qualifier vs. Panama

ORLANDO, Fla. -- As Bruce Arena settled into his seat for his pregame media conference, he looked out at the assembled horde and quipped: "I
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/team/united-states/660/blog/post/3221454/united-states-need-to-be-more-creative-clinical-in-attack-against-panama

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Lionel Messi, Argentina in danger of missing out on World Cup qualification

Lionel Messi and Argentina are in danger of missing out on the 2018 World Cup after a 0-0 draw against Peru in their penultimate qualifying
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/argentina/story/3221606/lionel-messi-and-argentina-in-danger-of-missing-out-on-world-cup-qualification

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Neymar: Brazil had to cope with 'inhuman' conditions against Bolivia

Brazil star Neymar has said his team had to play in "inhuman" conditions during their 0-0
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/brazil/story/3221732/neymar-brazil-had-to-play-in-inhuman-conditions-against-bolivia

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Andres Iniesta agrees new 'lifetime contract' with Barcelona

Andres Iniesta has brought an end to months of speculation over his future by agreeing a "contract for life" with Barcelona, the club
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/barcelona/story/3221823/andres-iniesta-agrees-new-lifetime-contract-with-barcelona

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Tom Lawrence lifts Wales in Georgia to boost World Cup hope

Tom Lawrence was the hero as Wales boosted their World Cup qualification prospects with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Georgia in
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/report?gameId=431679

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Man City could afford Messi, Ronaldo, but consider 'priorities' - Fernandinho

Manchester City could sign any player in the world but it would not necessarily be the best move for the team, according to midfielder
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/story/3222014/man-city-could-afford-to-sign-messi-ronaldo-but-must-consider-priorities-fernandinho

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic to return to Man United training centre - sources

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to step up his recovery from injury by returning to Carrington full-time at the end of
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3221885/zlatan-ibrahimovic-to-return-to-man-united-training-centre-sources

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Bayern Munich confirm Jupp Heynckes return for fourth spell as head coach

Bayern Munich have confirmed the appointment of former head coach Jupp Heynckes until the end of the season. Heynckes returns for a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/bayern-munich/story/3221853/bayern-munich-confirm-jupp-heynckes-return-for-fourth-spell-as-head-coach

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Silvio Berlusconi slams AC Milan spending and coach Vincenzo Montella

Former AC Milan owner and president Silvio Berlusconi has criticised the Serie A club's current management and coach Vincenzo Montella for the way things
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/ac-milan/story/3222021/silvio-berlusconi-slams-ac-milan-spending-and-coach-vincenzo-montella

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Paris Saint-Germain met with UEFA to discuss financial fair play regulations

UEFA has confirmed to ESPN FC that Paris Saint-Germain officials met with European football's governing body on Thursday to discuss how the
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/paris-saint-germain/story/3221915/paris-saint-germain-met-with-uefa-to-discuss-financial-fair-play-regulations

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo: Scoring goals comes first, then tricks

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said that at a certain point in his career he decided to focus less on showing off his skills and
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/real-madrid/story/3221778/real-madrids-cristiano-ronaldo-scoring-goals-comes-first-then-tricks

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OnScene: Updates from the U.S.' World Cup qualifier vs. Panama

ORLANDO, Fla. -- ESPN FC is OnScene for Friday's World Cup qualifier between the U.S. and Panama (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2 and WatchESPN).

Friday, Oct. 6
From the tunnel to the field
Behind the scenes before #USAvPAN pic.twitter.com/56bfCOodWN— Chris Wondoloski (@ESPNWondo) October 6, 2017

Just about nine hours until kickoff...
Today is the day. #USAvPAN. pic.twitter.com/K25xS3T3zB— Chris Wondoloski (@ESPNWondo) October 6, 2017

Twellman: The U.S. need to show Panama which team is at home

        ESPN's Taylor Twellman reports from Orlando ahead of the United States' crunch World Cup qualifier against Panama. 

It's gameday. Here's a look at what's at stake for the U.S.

        FC's Kasey Keller and Herculez Gomez examine the big picture for the U.S. ahead of their massive qualifier against Panama. 

Thursday, Oct. 5
The coach addresses the American Outlaws
Bruce Arena working the American Outlaws party. "We're all going to be booking tickets to Russia next year." #usmnt pic.twitter.com/7IfC9aBadm— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) October 6, 2017

And what of the USMNT's opponents?
'Our mentality is to go for the win' - Roman Torres when asked if a tie (and point) vs #USMNT is 'good business'. #USAvPAN #WCQ2018 #Panama pic.twitter.com/3kl4y2ZtCl— Sebastian Salazar (@SebiSalazarFUT) October 5, 2017

No further text...
We are in Orlando , so Backstreet Boys album cover was a must. Let's go
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/team/united-states/660/blog/post/3219838/usa-vs-panama-world-cup-qualifier-onscene-espn-fc

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Thiago's header adds a third for Spain

World Cup Qualifying: Thiago Alcantara (26') Spain 3-0 Albania
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-uefa/67/video/3222249/thiagos-header-adds-a-third-for-spain

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CONCACAF World Cup qualifying - how United States can make Russia 2018

Taylor Twellman reacts to Fabian Johnson's exclusion from Arena's roster for the U.S.'s crucial final matches in the Hex.

        On Christian Pulisic's 19th birthday, Brian McBride says the teenager is on the path to becoming the best U.S. player ever. 
            
        The FC crew mark Christian Pulisic's 19th birthday by evaluating his progress and his ceiling for both club and country. 

The final rounds of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup take place on Friday/Saturday and Oct.10, with only one of the 3.5 available places currently confirmed after Mexico secured safe passage in September.
Already qualified: Mexico
Places to be decided: 2 automatic, 1 intercontinental playoff
Here, we take a look at which nations can still make it to Russia, and how they can get there.
The top three teams qualify directly, with the nation that finishes in fourth facing a two-leg playoff against...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-concacaf/64/blog/post/3210022/concacaf-world-cup-qualifying-how-united-states-can-make-russia-2018

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Isco fires homes Spain's second

World Cup Qualifying: Isco (23') Spain 2-0 Albania
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-uefa/67/video/3222233/isco-fires-homes-spains-second

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Aaron Ramsey says Wales thrive under pressure after win in Georgia

Tom Lawrence's early second-half strike was enough for Wales to secure a crucial 1-0 win over Georgia. Aaron Ramsey believes Wales thrive under pressure scenarios as they boosted their hopes of a World Cup qualifying playoff by edging out Georgia 1-0 in Tbilisi.
With the Republic of Ireland breathing down their necks in Group D, Wales needed to consolidate second spot in the Georgian capital and Tom Lawrence's strike shortly after the interval saw them to an important victory.
They next face the Republic on Monday in Cardiff, where the runners-up spot and a potential play-off to reach Russia next...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/wales/story/3222164/aaron-ramsey-says-wales-thrive-under-pressure-after-win-in-georgia

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Rodrigo's fine finish gives Spain the lead

World Cup Qualifying: Rodrigo (16') Spain 1-0 Albania
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-uefa/67/video/3222215/rodrigos-fine-finish-gives-spain-the-lead

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