What do you think of our choices? What stood out for you? Let us know using #WCQ on @EuroQualifiers Key numbers ...TeamsMost points: Switzerland, Germany 15 (i.e. 100% record)Unbeaten: France, Switzerland, Germany, Serbia, Republic of Ireland, Wales, Poland, England, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Greece, CroatiaMost goals: Belgium 22Fewest conceded: England 0PlayersMost goals: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) 9Most assists: Dušan Tadić (Serbia) 7Watch Ronaldo score twice in Hu... UEFA.com - News
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European Qualifiers: the story so far
• Nine group winners advance directly to join Russia at the 32-team 2018 FIFA World Cup.• Eight runners-up with the best record against the teams first, third, fourth and fifth in their groups proceed to play-offs to decide the remaining four European berths. Highlights: France 2-0 SwedenGroup ALeaders: France (10 points)Second: Netherlands (7)Story so farFrance won 1-0... UEFA.com - News
Manchester United aiming for European clean sweep
Manchester United are aiming to join an elite band of teams to have won all three of UEFA's major club competitions as they continue their campaign in the UEFA Europa League.The Red Devils will face Russian outfit Rostov in the round of 16 on 9 and 16 March after successfully navigating their way past St-Étienne this week. Already boasting a 3-0 first-leg lead, José Mourinho's charges made sure of progress by triumphing 1-0 in France, Henrikh Mkhitaryan grabbing the only goal. United aiming for European set
What else is happening in European football?
Mertens motoring at NapoliChristmas seems to be coming at the wrong time for Dries Mertens, scorer of seven goals in Napoli's last two games, including four in Sunday's 5-3 defeat of Torino – the first three constituted Serie A's fifth fastest hat-trick. "I still have to understand what I did," said Mertens, who scored four and set up three in this autumn's UEFA Champions League group stage. His fourth against Torino, a wonderful lob, drew comparisons with a notable Napoli old boy. "Maradona?" said the 29-year-old. "I think I have a way to go yet ..."Marseille and the power of suggestionHypnosis apparently helped French striker André-P... UEFA.com - News
European veterans and Seleção success
Some boys in blue protecting a stupefying streak in their fortress and some others in white failing to follow suit feature in FIFA.com’s latest stats review, along with some entertainers in canary-yellow emulating ‘The Beautiful Team’ and an Iberian defying his age. 91 years: that is how long Italy have gone without defeat in Milan after they drew 0-0 with Germany on Tuesday. Since a 2-1 loss to Hungary in 1925, La Nazionale have gone 43 games unbeaten there. An appearance against the world champions at the San Siro saw Gianluigi Buffon win his 167th cap, equalling the European record held by Spain’s Iker Casillas. Three days... FIFA.com - News
Magical thinking: European football superstitions
Pre-match preparationKolo Touré always had to be the last player onto the pitch during his time at Arsenal – a situation which caused him trouble during a 2009 UEFA Champions League match against Roma. With team-mate William Gallas's half-time treatment for an injury delayed, Touré felt unable to re-enter the field until Gallas emerged, and the game resumed without either player. The Ivorian ended up being booked for rejoining the fray without the referee's permission.Czech Republic captain Tomáš Rosický never sang the national anthem aloud, having realised while playing for his country ... UEFA.com - News
European media react to Sevilla’s success
SPAIN:Estadio DeportivoWords cannot do justice to what Sevilla keep doing. Last night they came from a goal behind to crush Liverpool, with a perfect second half to lift a fifth — yes, that's right, a fifth — Europa League in ten years; the third in a row, something that no team has ever done before.[Liverpool have] won five European Cups and three UEFA Cups, but met their match in the judge and the jury of this competition – a Sevilla side who know it better than anyone and want it more than anyone.