Spain, Italy & Portugal name starting XIs ahead of World Cup qualifiers

🌍 Ireland and Ukraine in action to kickstart Tuesday's qualifiers: Nottingham Forest have quickly dismissed manager Nuno Espírito Santo and begun searching for a replacement. Meanwhile, World Cup qualifiers see Ireland and Ukraine both goalless in their matches against Armenia and Azerbaijan respectively.

Uefa boss confirms Euros could face shock overhaul to make it 'more interesting': UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin admits considering format changes for European Championship qualifiers to make them more engaging, citing lopsided matches like France vs Gibraltar. No changes to the Euros finals are planned.

Sunday’s briefing: Erling Haaland nets hat-trick as Portugal break Irish hearts: Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick in Norway's 5-0 World Cup qualifying win over Israel, taking his tally to 50 international goals. Portugal edged Ireland 1-0 with Ruben Neves' late winner after Ronaldo's penalty miss.

Heimir Hallgrimsson left heartbroken as Ireland concede late Portugal winner: Ruben Neves scored in stoppage-time to give Portugal a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Ireland. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty saved by Caoimhin Kelleher, but Neves' header broke Irish hearts in Lisbon.

Battling Ireland suffer stoppage-time heartbreak as Ruben Neves rescues Portugal: Ruben Neves scored a stoppage-time winner as Portugal edged Ireland 1-0 in World Cup qualifying. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty, but Neves headed home late to secure victory after Ireland's resilient display.