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Iceland and Republic of Ireland registered wins over Kosovo and Wales respectively in their final group games of the qualifying round as they secured unlikely qualifications into World Cup finals. Wales suffered a major heartbreak as their domineering display ended up in an abrasive defeat.

England's interim boss Gareth Southgate has said that the participation of captain Wayne Rooney in Tuesday's friendly against Spain is in doubt due to an injury scare. Liverpool's Jordan Henderson is set to lead England in Rooney's absence at Wembley. 

Spanish defender Gerard Pique has announced that he will end his International career after the 2018 World Cup citing opposition to his presence in the squad over his pro-Catalonian stance. The controversial Barcelona defender was a part of Spain's victorious 2010 World Cup and 2012 Euro teams.

Former Southampton striker Graziano Pellè has been removed from Italy’s squad for the match against FYR Macedonia on Sunday for his ‘disrespectful behavior’. The striker refused to shake hands with Italian manager Giampiero Ventura after he was substituted in the 1-1 draw against Spain on Thursday.

In what was a brilliant night of football, Lionel Messi guided Argentina to the Copa America final with a record-breaking feat, while Croatia ended Spain’s 12-year unbeaten run at the Euro finals. The Twitteratti showered praise on the Argentine demigod, and brickbats on Spain for their display.