Nigeria drops to 40th position in latest FIFA ranking
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Republic of Ireland down to 55th in FIFA world rankings
The Republic of Ireland have dropped to 55th in the latest FIFA world rankings following their two Euro 2024 qualifier defeats to France and the Netherlands this month.
India's Men's Freestyle Wrestlers To Return Empty Handed From World Championship
India's men's freestyle wrestlers cut a sorry figure at the World Championships as none of them could earn quota for next year's Paris Olympics or win a medal. What was more disappointing was that the Indian wresters lost to rivals from the nations that are not known for their wrestling prowess, raising suspicion over their fitness before flying to Belgrade. Sachin Mor (79kg) lost his repechage round by technical superiority to North Macedonia's Ahmad Magomedov, while Anuj Kumar (65kg) could not even clear the Qualification round, losing 7-8 to Mexico's Austin Klee Gomez.
Frattesi double gives Italy Euro boost against Ukraine
MILAN: Davide Frattesi ensured that Italy got their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign back on track with a brace in Tuesday's (Sep 12) entertaining 2-1 win over Ukraine which moved the Azzurri second in Group C.
Italy beat Ukraine in key Euro 2024 qualifier; Spain win big and Romania fans’ chants stop game
LONDON: European champions Italy took a big step Tuesday toward being able to defend their title. Spain and Belgium won easily on their path to Euro 2024. Sweden look like it’s failing to qualify for the first time in 28 years.
Euro 2024 wrap: Italy get campaign back on track with victory over Ukraine
Davide Frattesi scored twice as Italy claimed a crucial 2-1 win over Ukraine to keep their hopes of reaching next year's European Championship finals alive.
Late Bardhi goal earns North Macedonia 1-1 draw with Italy
SKOPJE, North Macedonia : North Macedonia captain Enis Bardhi's stunning free kick cancelled out Ciro Immobile's header to earn a 1-1 home draw against Italy in their Euro 2024 Group C qualifier on Saturday, spoiling Luciano Spalletti's debut as the Azzurri coach.
Italy Falter, England And Belgium On Track For Euro 2024
Defending European champions Italy drew 1-1 with North Macedonia in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Saturday to suffer a blow in their hopes of making it to next year's finals from Group C where leaders England took a valuable point in a 1-1 away draw against Ukraine. England lead the group on 13 points with Ukraine on seven. Italy and North Macedonia both have four points. Italy next face a crucial qualifying test against Ukraine on Tuesday. Luciano Spalletti took charge of Italy for the first time following Roberto Mancini's shock resignation but his team flopped against the side which dumped them out of the last World Cup in the play-offs.