AC Milan defender Luca Antonelli has admitted that his side will miss midfielder Riccardo Montolivo after he suffered a serious knee injury while on international duty.
Antonelli rues Montolivo absence
Fixtures & Results
Fixtures & Results
Klopp waits on injured Wijnaldum
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is waiting to see if Georginio Wijnaldum is able to play against Manchester United after the midfielder picked up a hamstring injury.
Venezuela vs Brazil: Preview and Prediction
Venezuela vs Brazil
South America – 2018 World Cup Qualifier
Date: Wednesday; 12th October 2016,
Kick-off at 1:30 UK
Venue: Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano, Merida.
As the international week come to a closure, Venezuela have a hard task at hand as they will be hosting South American giants Brazil on Wednesday in the World Cup qualification campaign.
Double Delight For City’s Irish Duo
Another win for Walters & Whelan + Arnautovic, Ramadan & Verlinden update
STOKE CITY’S Irish duo helped their nation extend their unbeaten run to three games in their latest World Cup qualification game yesterday.
Following Thursday’s 1-0 victory over Georgia at the Aviva Stadium, JONATHAN WALTERS andGLENN WHELAN aided the Republic of Ireland’s 3-1 triumph over Moldova away in Chisinau.
Walters played from the right hand side of midfield – with Whelan returning to the starting line-up just ahead of the back four – as a second minute strike from Shane Long was followed up by James McClean’s quickfire brace midway through the second half.
Hudson delighted with All Whites display
The All Whites may have lost the friendly, but they emerged with credit for the way they played.
They restricted Mexico to few chances, and the goal they scored was superbly created by Deklan Wynne and finished by Marco Rojas.
Mahrez eager to prove himself again
The PFA Player of the Year said the Gunners showed interest this summer but Leicester pushed back against them, while Mahrez says he did not want to create ‘conflict’ despite being aware of Arsenal’s interest.
His Leicester teammate Jamie Vardy recently revealed his reasons for turning down the chance to join Arsene Wenger’s side in the summer and now Mahrez has explained that he too was a Gunners target.
Pique sets Spanish quit date
The Barcelona defender is something of a divisive figure with Spanish supporters owing to his support for Catalan independence.
He became embroiled in his latest storm during Sunday’s 2-0 win over Albania when he cut the sleeves off his jersey, angering some fans in the process.
Estonia vs Greece: Preview and Prediction
Estonia vs Greece
European Qualifiers – 2018 World Cup
Date: Monday, 10th October 2016
Kick-off at 19:45 UK
Venue: A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn.
Estonia will need to prove that their win over Gibraltar is not a fluke, they will be hosting an inform Greece at A. Le Coq Arena on Monday night.
Gibraltar vs Belgium: Preview and Prediction
Gibraltar vs Belgium
European Qualifiers – 2018 World Cup
Date: Monday, 10th October 2016
Kick-off at 19:45 UK
Venue: Estadio Do Algarve, Sao Joao da Venda.
The in-form Belgium side will travel to face Gibraltar at Estadio Do Algarve on Monday night in a bid to continue their excellent form in the World Cup qualifiers campaign.
Andorra vs Switzerland: Preview and Prediction
Andorra vs Switzerland
European Qualifiers – 2018 World Cup
Date: Monday, 10th October 2016
Kick-off at 19:45 UK
Venue: Estadi Nacional, Andorra la Vella.
Switzerland have done themselves good in this campaign so far, winning 2 games from 2. They have defeated Portugal and Hungary in their first 2 games, now they will travel to Estadi Nacional to Andorra on Monday night.