International: Hleb stays in world cup race

Iceland lost 1-2 against the Netherlands. Barcelona attacker Eidur Gudjohnsen played the whole game.

1. Netherlands (6) 18
2. Scotland (5) 7
3. Iceland (6) 4
4. FYR Macedonia (5) 4
5. Norway (4) 3




Belarus defeated Andorra 5-1 and stays in the race for the World Cup 2010 in South-Africa. Barcelona attacker Alexander Hleb, who was the captain of his national team, played the whole game.

1. England (6) 18
2. Croatia (6) 11
3. Belarus (5) 9
4. Ukraine (5) 8
5. Kazakhstan (6) 3
6. Andorra (6) 0


the nine group-winners qualify directly, while the best eight of the nine second-placed teams will contest home and away play-off matches for the remaining four places

International: Spain debut for Busquets

Spain defeated Turkey 1-2. Barcelona players Gerard Piqué and Xavi played the whole game. Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets made his debut for the Spanish national team by replacing Silva in the 74th minute (1-1). Xavi got booked at the end of the first half.

1. Spain (6) 18
2. Bosnia-Herzegovina (6) 12
3. Turkey (6) 8
4. Belgium (6) 7
5. Estonia (6) 5
6. Armenia (6) 1

the group winner qualifies for the world cup, the eight best runners-up (nine qualifying groups) will compete in two-legged play-offs for a ticket
























France defeated Lithuania 1-0. Barcelona forward Thierry Henry acted as captain and played the whole game.

1. Serbia (5) 12
2. France (5) 10
3. Lithuania (6) 9
4. Austria (5) 7
5. Romania (5) 4
6. Faroe Islands (4) 1

the group winner qualifies for the world cup, the eight best runners-up (nine qualifying groups) will compete in two-legged play-offs for a ticket






























Belarus defeated Kazakhstan 1-5. Barcelona attacker Alexander Hleb played the whole game and scored the first goal of his team (1-1) in the 48th minute.

1. England (5) 15
2. Croatia (5) 10
3. Ukraine (4) 7
4. Belarus (4) 6
5. Kazakhstan (5) 3
6. Andorra (5) 0

the group winner qualifies for the world cup, the eight best runners-up (nine qualifying groups) will compete in two-legged play-offs for a ticket
























Iceland lost 2-1 against Scotland. Barcelona attacker Eidur gudjohnsen played the whole game.

1. Netherlands (5) 15
2. Scotland (5) 7
3. Iceland (5) 4
4. FYR Macedonia (4) 3
5. Norway (3) 2

the group winner qualifies for the world cup, the eight best runners-up (nine qualifying groups) will compete in two-legged play-offs for a ticket




















Spain under-21 and Sweden under-21 drew 0-0 on Tuesday. Barcelona forward Bojan Krkic played the whole game.

International: Pique makes debut for Spain

Barcelona central defender Gerard Piqué made yesterday his debut with the Spanish national team. Spain defeated England 2-0.

Piqué was satisfied with his game: "I felt very comfortable all game long. With the squad we have, everything seems easy. It's nice to play in a team that has so much quality. Playing at the back, you have time to enjoy everything what is happening.

I want to thank the fans for their support. In the city of Sevilla there's always a special atmosphere, the team is supported during the whole match. We hope to return to live the same atmosphere again."

Piqué played the whole game, as did Barcelona attacker Andrés Iniesta. Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets stayed on the bench and didn't made his debut with the Spanish national team. Barcelona attacking midfielder Xavi gave the free-kick assist for the second Spanish goal and was replaced in the 85th minute.




Iceland defeated Liechtenstein 2-0 in a friendly game. Barcelona attacker Eidur Gudjohnsen scored Iceland's second goal in the 48th minute.


Cameroon defeated Guinea 3-1. Barcelona forward Samuel Eto'o played the whole game. A fault on Eto'o after half an hour lead to the free-kick that was converted in the 1-0. Eto'o scored the 2-0 in the 58th minute and the 3-1 in the 87th minute.


Ivory Coast drew one all in Turkey. Barcelona defensive midfielder Yaya Touré played the whole game.

International: Decisive goals from Iniesta and Henry

With a late winner, Spain won against Belgium with 1-2. Barcelona central defender Carles Puyol and Barcelona midfielders Xavi and Andres Iniesta started the game. Barcelona forward Bojan wasn't selected.

Iniesta scored the 1-1 at the end of the first half and was replaced by Guiza in the 85th minute. Puyol and Iniesta got booked.

1. Spain (4) 12
2. Turkey (4) 8
3. Belgium (4) 7
4. Bosnia-Herzegovina (4) 6
5. Estonia (4) 1
6. Armenia (4) 0




France didn't play an World cup qualifying match. The team won on Tuesday a friendly against Tunisia with 3-1.

Barcelona left back defender Eric Abidal and Barcelona forward Thierry Henry played the whole match. Henry scored the 1-1 and the 2-1 in the 40th and 48th minute. Henry was the captain of the team, Abidal acted as central defender.

1. Serbia (4) 9
2. Lithuania (4) 9
3. France (3) 4
4. Austria (4) 4
5. Romania (3) 4
6. Faroe Islands (4) 1




Iceland defeated Macedonia 1-0. Barcelona attacker Eidur Gudjohnsen started the match and was replaced in the 81st minute.

1. Netherlands (3) 9
2. Scotland (3) 4
3. Iceland (4) 4
4. Macedonia (3) 3
5. Norway (3) 2


Belarus lost 1-3 against England. Barcelona attacker Alexander Hleb wasn't selected because of an injury.

1. England (4) 12
2. Croatia (4) 7
3. Ukraine (3) 7
4. Belarus (3) 3
5. Kazakhstan (4) 3
6. Andorra (4) 0

Internacional: Abidal and Henry keep struggling

Spain won against Estonia with 0-3. Barcelona central defender Carles Puyol and Barcelona midfielders Xavi and Andres Iniesta started the game. Barcelona forward Bojan wasn't selected.

Xavi gave the free-kick assist for the first goal. Puyol scored the 3-0 with a header in the 69th minute. Iniesta was replaced in the 78th minute.

1. Spain (3) 9
2. Belgium (3) 7
3. Turkey (3) 7
4. Bosnia-Herzegovina (3) 3
5. Armenia (3) 0
6. Estonia (3) 0




Rumania and France drew two all. Barcelona left back defender Eric Abidal and Barcelona forward Thierry Henry played the whole match. Henry was the captain of the team, Abidal acted as central defender.

1. Serbia (3) 6
2. Lithuania (3) 6
3. Austria (3) 4
4. France (3) 4
5. Romania (3) 4
6. Faroe Islands (3) 1




Iceland lost against the Netherlands with 2-0. Barcelona attacker Eidur Gudjohnsen played the whole game.

1. Netherlands (2) 6
2. Scotland (3) 4
3. Macedonia (2) 3
4. Norway (2) 2
5. Iceland (3) 1


Belarus, the national team of the injured Barcelona attacker Alexander Hleb, didn't play this weekend.

1. England (3) 9
2. Ukraine (3) 7
3. Croatia (3) 4
4. Belarus (2) 3
5. Kazakhstan (4) 3
6. Andorra (3) 0



The nine group winners qualify for the 2010 World Cup. The eight best runners-up will be paired into 4 home-and-away series with the four winners qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.

International: Bojan makes debut for Spain

Spain won against Armenia with 4-0. Puyol, Xavi and Iniesta started the game. Bojan made his debut for Spain entering in the 65th minute. Xavi was replaced after 73 minutes. Iniesta gave the assists for the two first Spanish goals.

1. Spain (2) 6
2. Turkey (2) 4
3. Belgium (2) 4
4. Bosnia-Herzegovina (2) 3
5. Armenia (2) 0
6. Estonia (2) 0


France won against Serbia with 2-1. Abidal (as central defender) and Henry played the whole game. Henry scored the 1-0.

1. Lithuania (2) 6
2. Serbia (2) 3
3. Austria (2) 3
4. France (2) 3
5. Romania (2) 3
6. Faroe Islands (2) 0


Iceland lost against Scotland with 1-2. Captain Gudjohnsen scored the 1-2 on a penalty.

1. Netherlands (1) 3
2. Macedonia (2) 3
3. Scotland (2) 3
4. Norway (1) 1
5. Iceland (2) 1


Belarus won against Andorra with 1-3. Captain Hleb gave the assist for the 1-2 and got booked.

1. England (2) 6
2. Ukraine (2) 6
3. Belarus (2) 3
4. Croatia (2) 3
5. Kazakhstan (3) 3
6. Andorra (3) 0



The nine group winners qualify for the 2010 World Cup. The eight best runners-up will be paired into 4 home-and-away series with the four winners qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.