ISRAEL coach Avraham Grant dropped Maccabi Tel Aviv goalkeeper Liran Strauber yesterday as he finalised his squad for tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier against Switzerland.

REAL MADRID captain Raul scored two goals and had a hand in another as he led his side’s fightback from two down to claim a thrilling 4-2 win over Roma in Group B at the Bernabeu.

GUINEA’S President Lansana Conte has rewarded the national soccer team with gifts of two tractors and land to show his appreciation after they routed Botswana 4-0 to move to the top of their World Cup qualifying group.