Brazil became the first country to qualify for next year s World Cup in Russia thanks to some help from fellow South Americans Peru.
Neymar starred with his 52nd international goal as high-flying Brazil overcame Paraguay 3-0 on Tuesday but the CONMEBOL leaders still needed a favourable result in Peru.
And Tite s men amid a nine-game winning streak since last year s Copa America Centenario benefited from Peru s 2-1 win at home to struggling Uruguay as the five-time world champions are assured of at least a fourth-place finish, officially stamping their ticket to Russia 2018.
Peru s victory, while keeping their own qualification hopes alive, left third-placed Uruguay 10 points adrift.
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He would go on to spend 12 years at Goodison Park and became club captain in 2013, but returned to the Blades after being released by the Toffees in 2019.
Jagielka spent two seasons back at Bramall Lane following the club’s promotion to the Premier League before spending six months at Derby, while he finished his career with Stoke.
Jagielka won 40 caps for England between 2008 and 2016 and featured at Euro 2012 and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Announcing his retirement on Instagram, Jagielka wrote: “All good things come to an end and after just over 800 appearances my playing career is done.
“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would get to play football at the highest level for some amazing clubs as well as my country.
“It’s bee…
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Bournemouth will face Southampton in Monday s Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium, closing round six of the season in the English top flight.
The Cherries come into the game after being outplayed by Liverpool last weekend, while Southampton are still searching for their first win of the season. Russell Martin s side were close to victory against Ipswich Town but were denied late on.
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Returning to action after missing the Chelsea game due to loan restrictions, Bournemouth goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga initially impressed at Anfield with several key saves. However, he misjudged a long ball over the top, allowing Luis Diaz to open the scoring for Liverpool, who went on to win 3-0, with Darwin Nunez adding a sp…
West Ham United are interested in signing Reiss Nelson from London and Premier League rivals Arsenal in the summer transfer window, according to The Telegraph journalist Sam Dean. The well-known and well-respected reporter has claimed that Arsenal could sell Nelson for between £15 million and £20 million.
Dean wrote on : “Also in this: my understanding is that Reiss Nelson is attracting interest from West Ham and could be available for a fee in the region of £15m-£20m .
Nelson has been on the books of Arsenal since 2008 and has established himself in the first-team squad after coming through the youth academy. The 24-year-old winger has been out on loan at Hoffenheim and Feyenoord in recent years.
The 24-year-old made one start and 14 substitute appeara…
Yussuf Poulsen has signed a new contract with RB Leipzig, committing his future to the Bundesliga club through to 2022.
Poulsen has hit 12 Bundesliga goals this season, helping Leipzig sit third in the table behind Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
Denmark international Poulsen, whose 209 appearances is a Leipzig record, played a key role in two promotions for the club.
I m very pleased about the agreement and the opportunity to continue my time at the club, Poulsen said.
I have grown here together with RB Leipzig. Therefore, I m even more pleased that we can continue side by side in the future.
Very happy to have extended my contract with until 2022!
— Yussuf Y. Poulsen (@YussufYurary)
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Venezuela are savouring a famous win after defeating Mexico 1-0 to reach the Copa America quarter-finals.
Mexico s hopes of progression from Group B will now rest on the final matchday, with Ecuador still in the mix to advance after defeating Jamaica 3-1 in Wednesday s other game.
Jamaica are now the first team to be eliminated from the tournament, as Venezuela celebrate joining defending champions Argentina in the last eight with a game to spare.
Salomon Rondon converted a second-half penalty to secure the crucial victory, sending Mexico goalkeeper Julio Gonzalez the wrong way.
It was the veteran striker s 42nd international goal, extending his record tally for the country having also hit the post earlier in the contest.
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Making their first appearance since opening 2022, England managed to come from behind against a tricky Switzerland on Saturday evening as they secured a 2-1 win at Wembley.
In a friendly showdown between two nations who cruised their way to this year s World Cup finals, Gareth Southgate had made it clear that he was calling on his side to pick up a pre-tournament boost.
On an evening in the capital that saw England s attacking talisman make even more history for the Three Lions, we have taken a look at the main talking points from an enjoyable contest at Wembley.
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While there might have been a string of alterations from Southgate here, it was never really in doubt that a free-scoring Harry Kane would once again lead England out on Saturday…
Davinson Sanchez scored a stoppage-time header as Tottenham edged out Premier League strugglers Watford 1-0 on New Year s Day.
Watford headed into Saturday s meeting at Vicarage Road on a five-game losing streak but seemed to have halted that poor run thanks in large part to the efforts of goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann.
But Bachmann s heroics were ultimately in vain when Sanchez popped up in the 96th minute to secure all three points for the visitors after a medical emergency in the crowd had stopped play temporarily.
Tottenham are yet to lose since Antonio Conte s arrival and move within two points of fourth-placed Arsenal following their defeat to Manchester City.
Conte s side boasted over 70 per cent of the first-half possession but were unable to make…
Barcelona returned to the top of La Liga on Sunday as a 4-0 victory over Elche at Camp Nou saw them leapfrog back over Atletico Madrid.
Chile international Alexis Sanchez was the star of the show for Gerardo Martino s side as the defending champions began a third consecutive calendar year with a 4-0 win.
Pedro got his name on the scoresheet to complete the rout and give Barca a 16th league win of the campaign to draw level on points Atletico, with the two teams set to face each other next Saturday.
Sevilla moved into the top six with a 3-0 win over Getafe as Unai Emery s team extended their unbeaten league run to six games.
Vitolo put the hosts ahead in the 34th minute after good work by Carlos Bacca and the Colombian striker then netted his ninth goal of the se…
Gareth Southgate was delighted to prove the doubters wrong as England advanced to the Euro 2024 final with Wednesday s last-gasp win over the Netherlands.
Ollie Watkins came off the bench to fire home as England s semi-final clash with the Oranje ticked into second-half stoppage time, after they had earlier trailed to Xavi Simons long-range strike.
The Three Lions have now reached the final at two of four major tournaments under Southgate, having only done so at one of their previous 23, at the 1966 World Cup.
Southgate had faced fierce criticism for a perceived negative approach earlier in the tournament, having cups thrown at him by his own supporters after a goalless group-stage draw with Slovenia.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, he admit…