Alan Ball: The Man in White BootsThe record-breaking midfielder changed the face of the modern game and would be one of the most valuable player in the world todayEvertonPremier League
Ireland can still reach Russia despite defeatThe Boys in Green slipped to a 1-0 defeat in Dublin, but an improved performance from Martin O'Neill's side indicates qualification is still possibleIrelandSerbia
Van Persie dismisses long-term injury talkReports emerged that the 34-year-old could miss the rest of the season after suffering another injury, but he says he will be back within three weeksFenerbahceSuper Lig
Ozil shows Wenger where to play himThe midfielder will always provoke an array of opinion, but his performances for Germany show he can perform better than he has shown at ArsenalArsenalOpinion
Walker's hilarious reply after Alli middle finger uproarThe Tottenham star has claimed he was aiming the gesture at his former club team-mate, with the Man City defender seeing the funny sideSlovakiaEngland
Scott Brown: B*****d Malta defender spat at me!The Scotland midfielder was left incensed after the apparent incident although was delighted his side managed to get the three points from the gameScotlandMalta
Revealed: How Bale convinced Woodburn to snub EnglandThe Liverpool starlet could have chose to play for the Three Lions but the Real Madrid winger played a key role in getting him to opt for the WelshEnglandWales
Kroos tells troll to go and get sickThe Germany international midfielder sparked a political discussion with his response to a leadership debate, with not everybody supporting his viewsGermanyLaLiga
Unstoppable Germany will retain World CupDie Mannschaft recorded a resounding victory over Norway to move within one point of qualifying for Russia, where they can win back-to-back titlesGermanyOpinion
Rashford shows his international characterThe young front man bounced back after an early error to lead the Three Lions ever closer to the World Cup finalsEnglandWorld Cup
Ozil ends barren run in front of goalThe Arsenal playmaker found the target against Norway in a World Cup qualifier to bring his 13-month wait for an international strike to a closeGermanyArsenal
Pele: We'll talk when Ronaldo has 1283 goalsThe Portugal star reached 78 international strikes to surpass the Brazil great's 77, but the 76-year-old has laid down a challenge for the Madrid aceWorld CupPortugal
England vs Slovakia: Team news & TVHaving seen off Malta, the Three Lions can bring World Cup qualification within touching distance by beating Slovakia at Wembley on Monday nightEnglandSlovakia
N. Ireland vs Czech: Team news & TVMichael O'Neill's men can all but guarantee themselves a play-off spot in World Cup qualifying by avoiding defeat on home turf on Monday nightWorld CupNorthern Ireland
Germany vs Norway: Team news & TVJoachim Low's side may have their place at next year's tournament in Russia confirmed, should the right blend of results occurGermanyNorway
Ireland vs Serbia: Team news & TVMartin O'Neill's side are under pressure to pick up a win at home after having their chances of automatic World Cup qualification dented by GeorgiaSerbiaIreland
‘Outrageous to claim England players don’t care'The Three Lions boss has backed his players ahead of Monday evening's meeting with Slovakia at WembleyEnglandSlovakia
WATCH: Alli and Jones headed for WCThe two England men have made strong Premier League starts this season and are among those leading the charge for selection for next year's World CupSlovakiaEngland
Hazard: Real Madrid best team in the worldThe Belgium winger says he is "happy" in England and is looking forward to teaming up with Alvaro Morata at Stamford BridgeReal MadridPremier League
Griezmann hails ‘beautiful’ LuxembourgThe side ranked 136 in the FIFA Ranking produced one of their greatest performances ever to secure a point away to the FrenchLuxembourgLaLiga
Belgium book place at 2018 World CupJan Vertonghen and Romelu Lukaku hit twice late on to see off Greece away from home, sending the nation into the finalsBelgiumGreece
Gullit posts video from Netherlands dressing roomThe Oranje legend and current assistant coach showed a brief clip behind the scenes following his country’s 3-1 win over BulgariaNetherlandsBulgaria
Courtois makes 50th Belgium appearanceThe shot-stopper needed less than six years to reach the half-century, and will be looking to mark the occasion with another step towards RussiaBelgiumChelsea
David Hasselhoff praises Wales starlet WoodburnObservers around the world were impressed with the 17-year-old's excellent debut goal - including a certain television legendWTFWales
Nainggolan must accept responsibility The Roma midfielder reacted badly to being left out of his manager's plans but must conduct some soul-searching to save his World Cup dreamSerie AGreece
