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Nicolas Anelka grabbed the only goal of the game in Portugal to ensure Chelsea will qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League as group winners.

The long road to next year's World Cup in South Africa ends Wednesday, with the six remaining spots allocated to round out the 32-team field.. There will be four European playoffs, another involving CONCACAF and South America, and a one-game playoff between Egypt and Algeria.

Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their team, cannot be dismissed as contenders at World Cup 2010.

Portugal belatedly secured their place at next summer's World Cup with an impressive performance in Zenica tonight.

RUSSIA bowed out of the World Cup as Slovenia celebrated a famous victory in front of their home supporters.

Portugal qualified for its third straight World Cup on Wednesday, beating Bosnia 1-0 after Raul Meireles' second-half goal in the second leg.

Looking for guidance: Bosnia's Safet Nadarevic thanks the fans at the end of the first leg against Portugal Bosnia-Herzegovina v Portugal Venue: Bilino Polje Stadium, Zenica Kick-off : Wednesday Nov 18, kick-off 7.45pm. Miroslav Blazevic v Carlos Queiroz: Both men have vast experience in international management.

BERNE: Carlos Alberto Parreira will make his second debut as coach of 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa tomorrow while Argentina coach Diego Maradona will also be in the spotlight.

Bruno Alves 's first-half goal gave Portugal an unconvincing first-leg win at home to Bosnia-Herzegovina in their World Cup qualifying play-off. More Stories Matchcast: Portugal v Bosnia Alves bundled the ball in at the far post after Nani 's right-wing cross was allowed to fizz across goal on 31 minutes.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be watching from the stands Saturday when his Portugal teammates open their playoff bid to reach the World Cup against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The world's most expensive player will miss both legs of the home-and-away playoff with an ankle injury which has already sidelined him for a month.

Comment about "Portugal eye comeback without Ronaldo " Phone Name Comment 0 Thursday, 12th November 2009 - 08:39CET Portugal eye comeback without Ronaldo Portugal will miss the injured Cristiano Ronaldo for their World Cup playoff but are still favourites to beat an attack-minded Bosnia side and complete a late surge to reach next year's finals in ...

Chelsea have suffered a major injury setback with the news that Jose Bosingwa will be out of action for three months.

Former Portugal international Jorge Andrade, who has played for Porto, Deportivo La Coruna and Juventus, is training with Notts County.

Photograph: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in the Portugal squad for their World Cup play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina. However, the Real Madrid forward faces a race to be fit for the two games which will be played on Saturday and Wednesday week as he has an ankle injury.

Notts County have taken former Portugal and Juventus defender Jorge Andrade on trial, reports BBC Radio Nottingham.

Chelsea right-back Jose Bosingwa could be sidelined for up to a month after being told he needs to undergo an operation on his knee.

Chelsea sealed their second 4-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers in four days in their Premier League clash at the Reebok Stadium.

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Vancouver-raised goalkeeper Daniel Fernandes's soccer career took a dramatic turn last month.

Chelsea centre-back Ricardo Carvalho was left on the bench for the Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge.