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Russia 2018: Spain are in danger of being thrown out of the World Cup on Friday over alleged government interference in its football association. Fifa wrote to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) warning it would be in breach of the world governing body’s statutes if the Consejo Superior de...

Christian Eriksen's magnificent hat-trick inspired Denmark to a 5-1 demolition of the Republic of Ireland in Tuesday's second leg of their play-off in Dublin to clinch a spot at next year's World Cup. Following Saturday’s stalemate in Copenhagen, Ireland got their home leg off to the perfect start when Shane...