Sports Headlines: Saturday November 11, 2017.

Sweden Beat Italy In First Leg Of World Cup Qualifier.

Despite being without talisman, Ibrahimovic, Sweden saw off 2006 champions, Italy in a 1-0 win. The Azurri had looked very bad in the first period, mustering just one shot throughout the half and though they improved slightly in the second period, it was Sweden who took the win in the 61st minute from a Johansson’s shot.

Senegal Qualifies For World Cup.

The second leg of their World Cup with South Africa was replayed after FIFA found that the reverse fixture had been tampered with by the referee Joseph Lamptey who was given a lifelong ban. West Ham’s Sakho scored the first goal in their 2-0 victory that assured them of a place in Russia in 2018.

My Knee Is Not Perfect- Rafael Nadal.

Although he retired from the Paris Open after qualifying for the quarterfinals, Rafael Nadal believes he will be ready for the opening of the ATP World Tour finals that kicks off on Monday though he agrees that he is not 100% fit but the treatments he is receiving has improved him greatly.

Sepp Blatter Accused Of Sexual Abuse.

Hope Solo US goalkeeper has accused former FIFA president who was given a six year ban for sexually assaulting her. Talking to a Portuguese newspaper Expresso, she said he had grabbed her a-s at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in 2013.

Evra Leaves Marseille After Seven Months UEFA Ban.

The Europa league incident that saw Frenchman Patrice Evra aim a karate kick at one of his own fans has resulted in his being given a ban from UEFA competitions for the next seven months. The 36 year old also left the club after it was mutually agreed that it was the best thing for him.

Nigeria Draw In Algeria.

The Super Eagles looked set to take all three points from the game after John Ogu opened the scoring in the 63rd minute but a late penalty goal from Yacine Brahimi ensured that both teams settled for one points each in their last match of the qualifiers for Russia 2018.

McGregor Causes Problem In MMA Event.

The UFC two-weight champion who was beaten by Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match in August was watching his teammate fight and when he had knocked out his opponent, Conor McGregor jumped out of the place reserved for spectators and joined his teammate to celebrate in the fighting space (the octagon). The referee pushed him out but he got angry and rushed at the referee shoving him in the process and shouting at him before security escorted him away.

Barcelona To Offer Sergi Roberto New Deal.

Manchester City are reported to be eyeing the versatile player but his home club are ready to do whatever it takes to keep him, meanwhile, Coutinho will ask Liverpool to reject offers from other clubs as he waits on Barcelona to bid again for him in January.