Tickets Booked
The Ivory Coast has booked a spot in South Africa next summer with a 1-1 against Malawi. Didier Drogba's equalizer was all the Elephants would need to earn a berth in the World Cup. Some friendly results are also in. Australia earned a draw against the Netherlands and Japan topped Scotland.
Big Guns
All the big guns won in World Cup qualifying in Europe. Two goals in the first half, scored by Vincenzo Iaquinta and Fabio Grosso, eased Italy to a comfortable win over Bulgaria. Germany thrashed Azerbaijan by four clear goals. The Netherlands and Portugal picked up slim 1-0 victories.
The Matches Ahead
Today will be a busy day in terms of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. Here's what to look for: Portugal's hopes of getting to South Africa hang by a thread as they take on Hungary. The same goes for Argentina as they travel to Paraguay and Scotland need points against the Netherlands.
West London Winners
Chelsea took the West London derby over Clint Dempsey and his Fulham teammates on Sunday with a 2-0 scoreline. Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka each netted to help the Blues stroll out of Craven Cottage with a convincing victory over Roy Hodgson's normally stingy home side.
Oranje Lions
Jermaine Defoe notched a brace as England came from behind to draw with the Netherlands in one of many friendlies across the globe. Fabio Capello said he wasn't worried about his side's lackluster defending. Goal.com rated the players on show, including 113 cap man Beckham.
The Battle of Britain
An internecine skirmish is set to take place right away in the UEFA Champions League as EPL side Arsenal were drawn with Scottish giants Celtic with a spot in the group stage at stake. Other big fixtures include Sporting-Fiorentina, Panathinaikos-Atletico Madrid, and Lyon-Anderlecht.
Dutch Days In Milan
Klaas Jan Huntelaar is now with Milan. After a summer where the club did little to better themselves the signing of the dutch striker should ease some fears about Milan's ability to score goals. Plus, Luca Toni's agent says he may be headed to West Ham in the near future.
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