Japan romped to a 6-0 thrashing of Patrick Kluivert's Indonesia in Osaka, while South Korea cruised to a 4-0 win over Kuwait in Seoul where fans were treated to a late appearance by their idol Son Heung-min.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Japan, South Korea end campaigns with huge wins

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Moscow had grounds to appeal a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to bar Russia from major sporting events, a move he said violated the Olympic charter.

Putin says Moscow could appeal Russia sports ban

There was frustration for Germany coach Joachim Low, as Ilkay Gundogan’s every touch was booed for the second game in a row.

World Cup friendly: Germany survive Saudi onslaught; Gundogan booed again

Pele said the 1970 Brazilian World Cup team was the "greatest"

Neymar cannot win World Cup on his own: Pele

Argentina now fly to Barcelona to prepare for World Cup matches against Iceland

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