An Ecuadoran footballer held hostage for three days has been rescued after a firefight between police and his captors in the ...

Soccer player Pedro Perlaza was freed along with another person, authorities said​. "They've been badly treated, but they're alive," police said.

The top six qualify automatically for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada while the team ... Ecuador struck in the seventh minute through Enner Valencia following a terrific solo run ...