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South Korea survive the cut

CLOSE CALL: They slip into finals on goal difference at the expense of Uzbekistan

Islanders in for another slaughter

RIO DE JANEIRO: There's one big question hanging over Spain's team at the Confederations Cup: how many goals will the World Cup champions score in their upcoming match against tiny Tahiti, the representatives for Oceania.

Ethiopia resigned to losing points

JOHANNESBURG: Ethiopia admitted on Tuesday fielding a suspended footballer in a World Cup qualifier during June, and Fifa match records show Togo were guilty of a similar offence.

Thiago treble takes Spain to Euro Under-21 crown

JERUSALEM: Captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to inspire Spain to a 4-2 win over Italy in the European Under-21 championship final on Tuesday.

Brazil players support protesters

FORTALEZA: Chelsea defender David Luiz on Tuesday led his Brazil teammates in speaking out in support of mass protests in the country that have overshadowed the start of the Confederations Cup.

Focus on points, not revenge

REVENGE will not be on E. Elavarasan's mind when Terengganu take on Kelantan in another East Coast derby at Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium in Kuala Terengganu tomorrow.

Set for a cracker

WALKING A THIN LINE: Nigeria and Uruguay to clash knowing losers must make exit

No go for Myanmar

SEA GAMES: Robbat’s place in team in doubt after injury

Pep's ball game

BUNDESLIGA: Bayern look to Guardiola’s ‘new generation’

No bagpipe ban for England-Scotland

LONDON: England's Football Association on Monday said that there would be no ban on musical instruments for the country's upcoming friendly fixture against Scotland after reports that bagpipes would be banned.

Three teams to fight tooth and nail

IT will be a battle for survival for bottom-placed teams when the Super League resumes on Friday.

Hearts to enter administration

GLASGOW: Scottish Premier League (SPL) club Hearts served notice on Monday of their intention to appoint an administrator having last week put all their players up for sale and been banned from making new signings.

CONFEDERATIONS CUP: Revenge not on agenda

GREAT MATCH: Brazil have forgotten sad day of Olympic loss to Mexico

CONFEDERATIONS CUP: Japan look to avoid early exit

RECIFE: The task facing both Asian champions Japan and three-time world champions Italy is clear cut at the Confederations Cup.

CONFEDERATIONS CUP: Tehau dreams of Barca after landmark goal

BELO HORIZONTE: Jonathan Tehau struggled to articulate his joy after becoming the first player to score for Tahiti at a high-profile international tournament in his side's 6-1 loss to Nigeria at the Confederations Cup.