Belgium and Brazil keep first and second places, while England stand on the podium for the first time in nine years after two wins and one draw in the last World Cup qualifiers in 2022.
English soccer team file image. AP
Belgium and Brazil keep first and second place, while England are on the podium for the first time in nine years after two wins and one draw in the last World Cup qualifiers in 2022.
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September 16, 2021 4:38:55 PM IST
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The panel promised to take action against fans who « entered the field, throwing torches and mugs, » but insisted that « interferers » were in the minority and did not refer to the racist abuse in a statement.
Bernardo Silva, André Silva and Diogo Jota each scored a goal for Portugal, who were three points ahead of Serbia in Group A.
Sunday’s game at Sao Paulo’s Neo Quimica Arena was halted when Brazilian health officials stormed the field seven minutes after kick-off and sparked a hand-to-hand combat involving team officials and players from both sides.
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