A complete guide on how to watch the World Cup Qualifier between Italy and Moldova, including kickoff time, TV and streaming info, odds, and head-to-head history.

Moldova is a country torn between pro-Western and pro-Russian factions. In September this year, Moldovans will vote for a new leadership, and pro-European observers are worried that Russia will try to influence the outcome of these elections. Why? Natasha Matyukhina from BBC Monitoring explains.

Dundee United have agreed a fee to sign 22-year-old Moldova centre-half Iurie Iovu from Croatian club Istra 1961. (Daily Record), external. Read Saturday's Scottish Gossip in full

Speaking to The Times of Israel in Jerusalem, Mihai Popsoi calls for deeper defense, agricultural, tourism ties; country's ascension to the EU expected to add to pro-Israel bloc

According to Gazzetta, Luciano Spalletti decided to announce his dismissal as Italy coach facing journalists alone on Sunday, and waived his severance pay as

ROME — The fear that four-time champion Italy will fail to qualify for a third straight World Cup has cost coach Luciano Spalletti his job. Spalletti announced Sunday that he is being fired and will leave after Monday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova.