Belgium moved to within two points of Turkey in Group 5 with an Emile Mpenza-inspired 2-0 win over the Turks in Brussels.

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni urged his team to learn from their painful lesson after Italy snatched victory from their grasp.

Chile earned a 4-2 victory over Colombia to join Brazil and Paraguay as South Africa 2010 qualifying nations from South America.

rnA last-minute goal from Alberto Gilardino earned Italy a 2-2 draw with the Republic of Ireland and guaranteed the world champions qualification.rn

Elyaniv Barda scored a double as Israel kept alive their trim hopes of qualifying for South Africa 2010 with a 3-1 win over Moldova.

Azerbaijan moved off the bottom of South Africa 2010 qualifying Group 4 courtesy of their first ever away win at the expense of Liechtenstein in Vaduz. 

rnPortugal overcame the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo to move into pole position for a South Africa 2010 play-off in their first home win in the campaign. rnrnrn rn

rnThe Czech Republic beat Poland through goals from Tomas Necid and Jaroslav Plasil but it was a hollow victory as Slovenia's win in Slovakia left them needing a small miracle to keep their FIFA World Cup™ dreams alive. rn

Even by Welsh standards, the current World Cup campaign is one of the most miserable in living memory. They have been playing for little more than pride and an attempt to complete higher since midway so, thankfully, the Group games end in the next few days with today's outing ...

Spurs midfielder Dean Parrett helped to secure a winning begin for England in the European Under-19 Championship on Friday.nThe youngster struck the third and final goal for the Three Lions to put the game beyond doubt as England beat Finland 3-1. He struck in the second minute of injury time.nHe ...