Clueless Ventura has Italy on the brink of humiliationThe Azzurri were undeniably unlucky in their 1-0 loss to Sweden but their coach's failings were once again exposed at the highest levelItalyWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Who's laughing now? Zaza a joke no more!The striker was ridiculed over his spot-kick at Euro 2016 and a dire spell at West Ham but he is back in Italy squad due to his fine form at ValenciaLaLigaOpinion
Betting Preview: Sweden vs ItalyWith a trio of in-form strikers to choose from, Al Hain-Cole expects Ventura's men to share the scoresheet with a prolific home side in StockholmItalyWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
I’d never want Ibra against me - De RossiItaly face Sweden for a place at the 2018 World Cup and the Azzurri midfielder feels his team's chances have been given a boostWorld Cup Qualification UEFAItaly
Betting: World Cup play-offsOur tipster takes a look at the six play-off ties taking place around the globe as 12 teams do battle in a bid to reach Russia for the 2018 tournamentWorld Cup Qualification UEFADenmark
Super Mario Balotelli is back to his very bestThe 27-year-old's resurgence is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore for Azzurri boss Gian Piero Ventura ahead of next month's World Cup play-offNiceOpinion
Betting: Rep of Ireland Evens for a World Cup spotMartin O'Neill's men will face Denmark for place in Russia in 2018, whilst Michael O'Neill's side were handed a tough draw against SwitzerlandDenmarkSwitzerland
Italy-Sweden & Rep. Ireland-Denmark in WC play-offsThe fixtures for the final phase of European qualifying has been decided, with Northern Ireland taking on Switzerland and Ireland playing DenmarkWorld Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup
UEFA World Cup qualifying as it standsFrance, Spain and Germany are among the teams to have confirmed their place at next summer's finals, with just the play-offs left to be contestedWorld CupWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Alexis, Robben among stars out of World CupWhile the world's top talents prepare for next year's extravaganza in Russia, spare a though for those who will be watching from afar...World CupChile
Betting: Netherlands vs SwedenWhile the Oranje need a massive win in order to reach the World Cup play-offs, Al Hain-Cole expects them to struggle to even beat Andersson's teamWorld Cup Qualification UEFANetherlands
Can Nations League save international football?UEFA admits it has neglected international football outside qualifiers but has a plan up its sleeve to reinvigorate the game by replacing friendliesWorld Cup Qualification UEFAHungary
Betting: Bulgaria vs SwedenJanne Andersson's men are bidding to take another step towards World Cup qualification and our tipster is backing the visitors to succeed in SofiaWorld Cup Qualification UEFABulgaria
Man Utd sign Lindelof for £40mThe Swedish defender, 22, has agreed a five-year contract with the Old Trafford outfitManchester UnitedPremier League
Betting: Norway vs SwedenLars Lagerback welcomes his fellow Scandinavians to Oslo but our tipster thinks that Janne Andersson's side may prove to be too strong for the hostsFriendliesNorway
WATCH: Lloris howler dooms France The French goalkeeper's botched clearance allowed Ola Toivonen to score the game-winner from midfieldFranceWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Spurs flop Sissoko set to star for FranceThe midfielder has proven to be an expensive flop at White Hart Lane, but he has never let his country down when called uponTottenham HotspurNewcastle United
Betting: Sweden vs FranceOur tipster is expecting Les Bleus to come out on top of a high-scoring World Cup qualifier when Didier Deschamps' men travel to Solna on FridayWorld Cup Qualification UEFAFrance
WATCH: Griezmann snubs VaraneThe Atletico Madrid attacker has been criticised for his attitude towards the defender, who became a European champion for a third time on SaturdayVideoFrance
Ronaldo moves into top 10 goalscorersThe Real Madrid forward struck his 69th and 70th goals for his country in their comfortable 3-0 victory over Hungary last weekPortugalReal Madrid
Betting: Portugal v SwedenThe game on Cristiano Ronaldo's home island of Madeira should provide us with plenty of goals given the two sides' respective scoring recordsFriendliesPortugal
Betting: Get a 10/1 acca with BetBullWith BetBull offering regular users a potential 30% price boost on accumulators, Al Hain-Cole has put together a five fold of international betsFriendliesChile
Portugal's €180m stars struggleThe midfielders earned big moves off the back of their Euro 2016 triumph but they are all in difficult periods at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and InterPortugalWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
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