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Spain qualify for 2018 World Cup

Published October 6, 2017 Updated October 6, 2017 09:19pm

La Roja shrugged off the distractions of a turbulent week off the field caused by Catalonia's drive for independence, and more jeers for outspoken defender Gerard Pique, to seal top spot in Group G of European qualifying after Italy could manage only a 1-1 draw at home to Macedonia.

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