#latvia-vs-denmark

#latvia-vs-denmark

The table is so tight that the title race and the fight to survive relegation looks like going to the wire, with teams battling for Europe still also looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone.

Viktor Gyokeres slammed home from close range after a frantic scramble in Denmark's box, securing Sweden's place in the World Cup.

After the game, Ancelotti had an embrace with Modric who he knows well from his two spells at Real Madrid. During it, he was spotted asking the midfielder: "You don't have a Brazilian grandfather, do you?" This was a clear reference to the enormous qualities of the Croatian phenomenon, who at 41 would still be useful in any midfield, even that of Brazil.

To be honest, I probably put some of the blame on myself. I had a lot of chances to score and I didn't. It wasn't good enough in front of goal.

"It's more positive, but, of course, it's been a few months since then. We've tried to put it behind us and focus on this match we have here, and hopefully another one in Stockholm in a few days."

The team has good resilience because at the end of the day, as much as we sat deep and it was difficult for us to get out in the last 20 minutes, we still had an opportunity to win the game.

"He brings a lot to the table, is carefree, has a playful wit. I'm always of the opinion that it should be based on performance - no matter if someone's 17, 18 or 25. It should also be based on character: Does he fit into the team? In that case, age doesn't matter."

Barcelona Femení emerged from the courageous initiative of 18-year-old Immaculada 'Imma' Cabecerán in 1970, who convinced the then Barça president to establish a women's team despite the ban on women's football in Spain at the time.

Hungary have failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals, despite having the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez in the team. It is a bitter disappointment for the Hungarians, one they have to accept and move on.

Gabriel Adebambo is on the hunt for a golden ticket to see Ireland in Prague on Thursday night, joining thousands of supporters making the trip.