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Check out the top 10 goals from the first weekend of European qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Arsenal's Granit Xhaka defended after red card for Switzerland vs. Portgual
Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic has backed Granit Xhaka after the Arsenal midfielder was sent off in their 2-0 win against European champions Portugal on Tuesday night.
Xhaka, 23, was dismissed in the third minute of added time after picking up his second booking in the World Cup qualifier.
He will now sit out Switzerland's next match in Hungary on Oct. 7, but could return for the match at Andorra three days later.
Speaking to reporters following the match, Petkovic said: "Those were two half-yellow...
Highlights: Switzerland 2-0 Portugal
Switzerland got goals from Breel Embolo and Admir Mehmedi to beat a Portugal side without Cristiano Ronaldo.
Switzerland surprise European champions Portugal
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European champions Portugal were brought crashing back to earth in their opening World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night after suffering a deserved 2-0 defeat to Switzerland.
Former Basel striker Breel Embolo marked his return to St Jakob Park with the opening goal and Admir Mehmedi curled home a fine second for the Swiss on the half-hour mark.
Portugal, still missing captain Cristiano Ronaldo to the injury he suffered in the Euro 2016 final win over France, could find no way back as they came out second...
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Kosovo players remain in limbo after FIFA delay allegiance decision
The international future of nine players remains in the balance after FIFA delayed a decision on their eligibility to play for Kosovo.
Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and were officially recognised as a member of FIFA in May, with a number of players since seeking to switch allegiance to feature for the new national team.
The country's first competitive game is coming up on Monday against Finland in a World Cup qualifier, but world football's ruling body have yet to authorise the...