Latest FIFA world ranking: England drop to 20th while spain drop to 10th

England have dropped to 20th place in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola world rankings despite a positive start to their European qualifying group.

Roy Hodgson’s men are currently undefeated in Group E after wins against Switzerland, San Marino and Estonia.

Former No 1 ranked Spain have slipped down to 10th following their 2-1 defeat against Slovakia.

FIFA WORLD RANKINGS 

1st: Germany         2nd: Argentina 

3rd: Colombia       4th: Belgium 

5th: Holland          6th: Brazil

7th: France           8th: Uruguay

9th: Portugal         10th: Spain

11th: Italy             12th: Switzerland 

13th: Chile            14th: Croatia 

15th: Algeria         16th Costa Rica 

17th: Mexico        18th: Greece 

19th: Ukraine        20th: England

 

Spain, who are the current European champions, have had a difficult start in their Euro 2016 qualifying group and suffered their first defeat in qualifying for eight years in Slovakia.

Former Chelsea midfielder Miroslav Stoch scored three minutes from time to ensure Slovakia took all three points.

Spain’s fall from grace comes after their disastrous World Cup campaign in Brazil where Vicente del Bosque’s side exited at the group stage after defeats to Holland and Chile.

Germany have held on to the top spot despite a poor start to their Euro 2016 qualification campaign.

Portugal (ninth) are making their first appearance in the top 10 since July. Belgium have leapfrogged Holland into fourth place to achieve their highest ever ranking.

The next FIFA/Coca-Cola world ranking will be published on 27 November 2014.

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First Trailer for 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' Leaked Online

What appears to be the entire first trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron has leaked online. In response, Marvel has released the official teaser for the forthcoming superhero epic.

Marvel Studios had originally planned on debuting the first trailer for the much-anticipated Avengers sequel during Agents of SHIELD next Tuesday.

The trailer opens with an ominous voiceover from James Spader, who plays the titular Ultron. "I'm going to show you something beautiful," Ultron whispers. "Everybody screaming...for mercy."
The trailer shows the Avengers back in action, including a look at Tony Stark's Hulkbuster armor and appearances by Quicksilver (played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and the Scarlet Witch (played by Elizabeth Olsen).
Avengers: Age of Ultron hits theaters on May 1, 2015 in the United States.

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Liverpool to deal with Mario Balotelli shirt swap with Pepe- Brendan Rodgers

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed he replaced striker Mario Balotelli at half-time in the Champions League clash against Real Madrid for tactical reasons and hinted the striker will be punished for swapping his shirt with Pepe as he left the field.

Balotelli has struggled to make his mark at Liverpool since his 16 million pound move from AC Milan in August, scoring just once in the Champions League, and his withdrawal at the break added to a growing list of frustrating performances.

 "It was just tactical," Rodgers told Sky Sports when he was asked to explain his substitution of the Italy international. "We needed a bit more intensity and a bit more work rate through the middle. We had to occupy their centre-halves a little bit more.

Balotelli was seen swapping shirts with Pepe as he headed down the tunnel at the interval, and the action disappointed his manager.

"That is the first I have heard of that," he said. "It's something I don't like to see.

"I've seen it happening in other leagues in other countries, but it is something that doesn't happen here. We had a [similar] incident last year with a player and I dealt with it and if that's the case, I'll deal with it again."

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The power couple "Beyonce and Jay-Z" renew marital Vows, Go House-Hunting in Paris

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have been seen house hunting in Paris several times over the past month, PEOPLE reports. An insider tells the site, "They're looking for a place." Beyonce and Jay-Z have looked some properties including a villa near the Seine river, a house in a gated community referred to as "Millionaire's Row" and a townhouse next to the Elysee Palace. 

According to E! Online, the couple has toured "a big house with a private garden, surrounded by high trees" which is located in Neuilly Sur Seine, a wealthy area in west sub-urb of Paris. The house reportedly has a price tag over than the usual range on property in the area which is 3 to 4 million euro.

Another insider tells Us Weekly that the couple wants to purchase a house in Paris "because they have so many memories there and they want to be able to be there more often. They plan on retiring in Paris eventually." The insider adds, "They've said they want Blue to learn French."

Amid divorce rumors, Beyonce and Jay-Z reportedly have renewed their marital vows. A source tells PEOPLE, "They did have major problems. But they worked it out and they've renewed their vows."

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