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Platini remains a candidate for FIFA president: UEFA

President Michel Platini remains a candidate for the presidency of FIFA, UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino said.
UEFA President Platini attends a news conference after the draw for the 2015/2016 UEFA Europa League soccer competition at Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo

Willian scores twice as Brazil beat Venezuela 3-1

Willian scored twice as Brazil beat Venezuela 3-1 to pocket their first points in South American qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup.
Willian of Brazil celebrates after winning their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Venezuela in Fortaleza, Brazil

Sanchez inspires Chile to 4-3 win over Peru

Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas scored two goals each as Chile beat Peru 4-3 for their second successive victory in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
Chile’s  Alexis Sanchez  celebrates goal against Peru during 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at Nacional stadium in Lima

Uruguay thrash Colombia in World Cup qualifier

Uruguay earned a second consecutive World Cup qualifying win after a 3-0 victory over Colombia on Tuesday.
Uruguay’s players celebrate after scoring a goal against Colombia during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo

North Korea, Thais and Oman from Asia qualify for the World Cup

North Korea, Thailand and Oman took advantage of the absence of Asia's elite to storm clear in their World Cup qualifying groups with victories on Tuesday.

Argentina, Brazil look to recover in WC Qualifiers

Argentina and Brazil will look forward to recovering on their path to the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Platini confirms appeal, French ready for court move

Platini lodged an appeal with FIFA against his 90-day ban from the game on Saturday, French soccer's governing body said it would back him if he went to CAS
UEFA President Platini attends a news conference after the draw for the 2015/2016 UEFA Europa League soccer competition at Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo

FIFA to decide on crisis meeting by next week

FIFA's executive committee is likely to decide next week whether to hold an emergency meeting following the suspension of president Sepp Blatter.
Members of the media film the FIFA logo outside their headquarters in Zurich

Argentina and Brazil and both lose in first World Cup qualifiers

The FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifiers for South America kicked off with both giants Argentina and Brazil suffering shock defeats.
Ecuador’s Frickson Erazo celebrates after scoring a goal during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Argentina at the Antonio Vespucio Liberti stadium in Buenos Aires

Aguero to miss Paraguay clash due to injury

Sergio Aguero has injured his leg in Argentina's loss to Ecuador and he will miss their next game against Paraguay.
Argentina’s Sergio Aguero reacts during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Ecuador at the Antonio Vespucio Liberti stadium in Buenos Aires

Brazil lose opening World Cup Qualifier to Chile

Chile carried on their form from the Copa America as they opened their FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifying campaign with a win over Brazil.
Brazil’s goalkeeper Jefferson fails to stop a goal scored by Vargas of Chile during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Santiago

Uruguay get first ever win at high altitude in Bolivia

Uruguay opened their qualifying campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2018 on a winning note as they beat Bolivia 2-0.
Diego Godin of Uruguay celebrates after scoring against Bolivia during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in La Paz