Garefrekes renews Frankfurt commitmentGermany midfielder Kerstin Garefrekes has extended her contract with 1. FFC Frankfurt. "I want to play my part in bringing back success at 1. FFC Frankfurt as soon as possible," Garefrekes said.
On-song Gignac galvanises FranceWith Thierry Henry and Karim Benzema out, André-Pierre Gignac marked his first start for France by scoring the winning goal against the Faroe Islands. "I made the most of my playing time," he said.
Crazy night sets Bilić pulse racingSlaven Bilić said there was a "crazy atmosphere" in the dressing room after Croatia won 3-1 in Belarus to revitalise their qualifying campaign. "I don't remember a celebration like it," the coach said.
Norway sweep aside ten-man ScotlandNorway 4-0 ScotlandThe hosts kept alive their hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup finals with an emphatic victory following Gary Caldwell's dismissal.
Germany forge ahead in BakuAzerbaijan 0-2 GermanyDespite playing short of their best, an early goal in each half moved Germany another step closer to qualification for next year's finals.
Gignac staves off French frustrationFaroe Islands 0-1 FranceAndré-Pierre Gignac earned France victory and reduced Serbia's leadership of Group 7 ahead of the teams' meeting in September.