Israel

Ciro Immobile Ciro Immobile struck the only goal as Italy beat Israel to take a significant step towards a World Cup play-off place.

Eden Hazard Belgium host Israel in their final Euro 2016 qualifier, with the visitors now unlikely to join Marc Wilmots' men in France.

Marc Wilmots Belgium coach Marc Wilmots believes the UEFA Euro 2016 draw could have been "much worse" for his side.

Antonio Candreva Graziano Pelle, Antonio Candreva and Ciro Immobile were on target for 10-man Italy in a 3-1 win in Israel on Monday.

Ciro Immobile After a dismal defeat to Spain at the weekend, Italy coach Giampiero Ventura was simply happy to see his side win against Israel on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi Palestinian Football Association chief Jibril Rajoub called for fans to target Lionel Messi in Argentina's friendly against Israel.

Israel Honduras' preparations for the FIFA World Cup suffered another blow on Sunday as they lost 4-2 to Israel in Houston.

Diego Da Costa Silva Diego Costa is finding his feet with Spain and his improved demeanour has not escaped the attention of Julen Lopetegui.

Wales Gareth Bale put his Real Madrid struggles to one side as he scored twice and set up the other in Wales' 3-0 victory against Israel that sent them top of Euro 2016 qualifying Group B.