Last-gasp Neves winner keeps Portugal on track for World Cup

October 12, 2025 9:14 AM

Last-gasp Neves winner keeps Portugal on track for World Cup

Portugal's Ruben Neves scored a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 1-0 win over Ireland that preserved their 100% record in World Cup qualifying Group F and consolidated top spot on Saturday. Portugal moved to nine points at the halfway stage of the campaign with a five-point lead over second-placed Hungary, who they host on Tuesday when they could secure qualification. Neves headed home a minute into added time at the Estadio Jose Alvalade for his first international goal in 60 appearances. It w...

Italy boost World Cup qualifying chances with 3-1 win in Estonia

October 12, 2025 9:12 AM

Italy boost World Cup qualifying chances with 3-1 win in Estonia

Italy's hopes of at least making the World Cup qualifying playoffs were given a boost with a 3-1 win away to Estonia on Saturday thanks to goals from Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui and Francesco Pio Esposito. Kean got Italy off to the perfect start with a fourth minute strike. Retegui had a penalty saved on the half-hour mark but made amends to double the lead seven minutes from the break. Esposito, who replaced the injured Kean early in the game, netted the visitors' third in the 74th but a howler...