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    Kaoru Mitoma came on as a substitute and scored twice in the final few minutes against Australia.
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    Mitoma double sends Japan, Saudi Arabia to World Cup

    Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku's penalty goal brings his international tally to 58 goals in 90 caps.
    Football

    Belgium gain revenge on Wales to make winning start to World Cup qualifying

    Cristiano Ronaldo was unable to close the gap on Iranian Ali Daei’s all-time international scoring record of 109 goals, after the Portugal captain failed to score his 103rd goal against Azerbaijan on Wednesday.
    Football

    Portugal struggle to World Cup qualifying win over Azerbaijan

    Frank de Boer's Holland side kick off their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign against Turkey on Wednesday.
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    Holland not counting on van Dijk for Euros

    Midfielder Thiago Alcantara has yet to play in front of a full Anfield since joining Liverpool from Bayern Munich last year.
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    Thiago laments emotional difficulty of pandemic football

    Singapore's Ikhsan Fandi trying to get the better of his marker.
    Singapore Football

    Saudi Arabia too strong as Singapore lose 3-0

    The Lions celebrating their win over Palestine at the Jalan Besar Stadium.
    Singapore Football

    Shakir, Safuwan score as Singapore pip Palestine 2-1

    Policemen detain a supporter of Indonesia next to supporters of Malaysia (in black) after an incident during a World Cup qualifier at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium in Jakarta on Thursday (Sept 5).
    Football

    Malaysia to file complaint to Fifa over crowd trouble in Indonesia game