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FIFA Alberto Colaco, the former general secretary of the All India Football Federation, has been banned by FIFA for accepting a bribe.

Brazil Switzerland upset Brazil 1-0, Germany drew 3-3 with Paraguay and Spain toppled Ecuador 2-0 in the pick of Wednesday's friendly action.

The Blue Tigers are out of the Asian Cup after a late penalty scored by Jamal Rashed sent Bahrain through to the Asian Cup last 16.

Stephen Constantine's India are close to reaching the Asian Cup knockout phase for the first time ever, with only Bahrain left in their way.

India won their first Asian Cup match in eight attempts, beating Thailand emphatically courtesy of veteran star Sunil Chhetri's double.

Harry Redknapp's Jordan won 8-0, Australia and Japan scored big and Thailand reached the next phase in the latest AFC World Cup qualifiers.

It was a day to remember for Guam as they ended their long wait for a World Cup qualifying victory.

Jordan piled the pressure on Australia with a victory over Tajikistan on a busy day of AFC World Cup qualifiers.

Japan and South Korea continued to impress with victories in AFC World Cup qualification, while Australia got back to winning way.

Syria continued their promising start to World Cup qualifying, while crowd trouble marred Malaysia versus Saudi Arabia.