Eddie Howe to make late calls on his international brigade after long haul flights
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe will make a late call on some of his international stars ahead of the trip to Tottenham this weekend.
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Mexico's Guadalajara hosts World Cup playoff match under specter of violence
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 27 : Just over a month ago, Mexico's second-largest city Guadalajara was reeling from a wave of violence triggered by the capture and death of cartel boss Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera. Streets were scattered with burnt-out cars, businesses were shuttered, and spent shell casings littered the ground.
Jamaica reach World Cup playoff final with 1-0 win over New Caledonia
March 27 : Jamaica defeated New Caledonia 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final in Guadalajara on Thursday to keep alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1998.
Wissa back for DR Congo's World Cup playoff
March 12 : Democratic Republic of Congo striker Yoane Wissa has returned to the squad for their World Cup playoff this month after missing the Africa Cup of Nations finals at the turn of the year.
Travel chaos threatens Iraq's participation in World Cup playoffs
March 5 : Iraq's participation in the inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico that will decide two berths at this year's World Cup is in doubt because of the travel chaos triggered by the conflict in neighbouring Iran.
World Cup playoff tickets on sale for less than $17 in Mexico - ESPN
Tickets for the playoffs in Mexico that will determine two of the final World Cup berths are being sold by FIFA for less than $17, far less than the $4,185 to $8,680 FIFA is charging for this year's final in New Jersey.
Tickets for World Cup playoffs in Mexico go on sale for as little as $11
March 3 : Tickets for this month's World Cup Playoff tournament in Mexico went on sale on Tuesday at bargain prices compared to the finals, with fans able to secure a seat for as little as 200 Mexican pesos ($11.33), FIFA announced.
Mexican fans enjoy a brief respite from violence as they gaze at World Cup trophy
GUADALAJARA, Feb 28 : Hundreds of Mexican fans enjoyed a moment of calm on Saturday as they admired the FIFA World Cup trophy, a week after witnessing violent events in the country.
Sources: Mexico, Iceland game still on amid cartel violence - ESPN
Mexico plans to proceed with its friendly match scheduled against Iceland on Wednesday at the Corregidora Stadium in Queretaro amid unrest and violence in the country, sources told ESPN on Monday.