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Tiny Kosovo on brink of World Cup history but Turkey stand in way in play-off final

Under Serbian rule in the 1990s, sporting events in Kosovo were banned and ⁠football games were held privately. After matches, players washed off in small rivers or with melted snow.

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Kosovo continue fairytale run to knock out Slovakia after thriller in World Cup play-offs

Kosovo are now just one win away from qualifying for their first FIFA World Cup (WC) after eliminating Slovakia with a magnificent 4-3 victory in Bratislava, which sets up a play-off final against Turkey on Tuesday evening.

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Guler and Kadioglu combine to help Turkey defeat Romania and book play-off final spot

Turkey are now just one win away from qualification for the FIFA World Cup (WC), eliminating Romania with a narrow 1-0 victory in Istanbul and leaving Ay-Yıldizlilar within touching distance of a first finals appearance since coming third in 2002.

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Nigeria’s March invitational tournament with Jordan and Iran moved to new venue

The Jordan Football Association (JFA) has announced Turkey as the new venue for this month’s four-nation invitational tournament involving Nigeria, Iran and Costa Rica.

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Italy edge Turkey in five-set thriller to claim Women's World Championship title

Italy's women's team had a day destined to go down in volleyball history on Sunday. Julio Velasco's Azzurri, unbeaten for 35 matches and reigning Olympic champions, defeated European champions Turkey in a gruelling battle to claim the World Championship title.