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The Clarets winger was withdrawn 63 minutes into Iceland's 1-1 draw with Argentina on Saturday and it has now been confirmed that he has suffered a muscle tear.

England were knocked out of the first round of bidding for this year’s World Cup with just one vote in 2010, but have reportedly been encouraged by recent conversations with FIFA officials about hosting the tournament in 12 years’ time.

Last season, Sean Dyche's side were the surprise package of the Premier League and the Clarets' reward for finishing in seventh place is an all-British tie with Aberdeen.

The 21-year-old, who joined the Reds from MK Dons at the age of 14, spent last season on loan at Fulham and scored four times in 22 league matches.

According to the Trabzon-based newspaper, Taka Gazette, Chelsea have welcomed Trabzonspor’s loan offer.

The 39-year-old American who resides and teaches in Palmerston North in New Zealand will be assisted by Simon Lount of New Zealand and Tevita Makasini, a Tongan high school tutor.

The victory has seen Spain join Portugal on four points in Group B, while Iran remain third on three points ahead of the final matchday on June 25

However, right as she went live on television for her report, a man came running up into the shot.

A statement on Crotone’s official website confirmed Stroppa has signed a two-year contract with the club, with the option for a third season.

The First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, stated this while reacting to the players' social media obsession.

On Saturday, the three-time African champions succumbed 2-0 to Croatia and will have to secure a win against Heimir Hallgrimsson’s men to brighten their chances of avoiding an early exit from the competition.

The Barcelona striker netted his 52nd international goal on his landmark 100th appearance, taking full advantage of a goalkeeping error from a routine corner.

A police spokesman told Reuters on Wednesday that one person was hurt in the incident in the port city of Antwerp but no arrests were made.

“I think that England or Ireland deserve to organise the World Cup,” Blatter, in Russia to attend the World Cup as a guest of President Vladimir Putin, told Sky Sports.

Ronaldo's fourth-minute goal moved him past the legendary Ferenc Puskas onto 85, and now only Iran's Ali Daei has scored more international goals (109) than the Real Madrid forward.

The 33-year-old has signed a three-year-deal in east London as new manager Manuel Pellegrini looks to bolster his ranks between the posts.

Hassen was forced off early in Volgograd and will not recover in time to continue in the tournament.

The Manchester United goalkeeper made an error against Portugal to allow Cristiano Ronaldo to score his second goal in a 3-3 draw on Friday.

Uruguay will turn to experience as they look to secure victory against Saudi Arabia this afternoon and book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup.

Portugal defender Pepe said it was a "privilege" for the country to have a player like Cristiano Ronaldo after the Real Madrid star's dazzling display against Spain on Friday.