The obvious reaction to England’s shock 2-1 defeat by Greece would be to blame the radical selection of stand-in coach Lee Carsley, but the key moments came not in the crowded midfield but when England had numbers galore at the back.

The Fiji Bula Boys kick started their FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers campaign with a 1-nil win over the Solomon Islands at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva last night.

Macarthur FC of Australia has been banned from signing new players until they pay compensation to former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke, who was awarded damages after his dismissal as coach last year.

New Caledonia have made a winning start to their FIFA World Cup 26 Oceania Qualifiers campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Papua New Guinea in poor weather conditions at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Fiji Bula Boys head coach Rob Sherman says if they hope to develop the sport of football, more international matches should be held at home.

The Solomon Islands head coach Josh Smith says their clash against the Fiji Bula Boys tonight for the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers is anyone’s game.

Fiji Bula Boys head coach Rob Sherman believes his side is fully prepared for their FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifier clash against the Solomon Islands tonight.

Italy can become a great team if they play at their best, coach Luciano Spalletti said on yesterday ahead of a game against Belgium which he described as crucial for their hopes of progress in the Nations League.

Fiji Bula Boys coach Rob Sherman believes the Solomon Islands will have a lot of support in Suva tomorrow for the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers.

Fiji Bula Boys head coach Rob Sherman says securing a win in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers is vital.

New Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has made an instant impact on players by demanding greater intensity, midfield stalwart Jackson Irvine says.

Fiji Bula Boys captain Roy Krishna believes it’s going to be a different game compared to the last time they played the Solomon Islands when the two teams meet tomorrow in Suva in the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifier.