WC Qualifiers Europe 1953/1954 » Assistants

Sweden international Kristoffer Olsson, who was hospitalised in February with a rare brain illness that left him without motor or verbal skills, said Monday he was recovering well and would play football again.... more »

Gareth Bale hailed Wales' qualification for a first World Cup since 1958 as the greatest result in their history after a 1-0 win over Ukraine in Cardiff cruelly denied the war-torn nation a place in Qatar.... more »

Wales captain Gareth Bale said any sympathy with Ukraine will be forgotten on Sunday as he tries to lead his country to a World Cup for the first time since 1958.... more »

Wales manager Rob Page said it was "business as usual" despite facing war-torn Ukraine as they aim to reach a first World Cup since 1958 in Sunday's play-off final.... more »

Ukraine are one game away from qualifying for the World Cup after beating Scotland 3-1 in a play-off in Glasgow on Wednesday in their first competitive match since the country was invaded by Russia.... more »

Ukraine's national team are dreaming of a place at the World Cup to bring some relief to a war-torn nation as they face Scotland in a playoff semi-final on Wednesday.... more »