The Futsal Whites briefly threatened the biggest upset in the tournament’s 25-year history early on before ultimately succumbing 7-1 to powerhouse Spain at the Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan.

Bologna were held to a 0-0 draw by visitors Shakhtar Donetsk, who missed an early penalty, in a lacklustre Champions League game.

Former Italy striker Salvatore Schillaci, a star of the 1990 World Cup on home soil, has died at the age of 59, his former clubs Inter Milan and Juventus said.

An embarrassing late blunder gifted Paris St Germain a 1-0 home victory over Champions League debutants Girona this morning as the visitors’ goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga let a Nuno Mendes cross slip through his legs and into the net.

Sparta Prague made a strong return to the Champions League with a 3-0 win over RB Salzburg in their first game in Europe’s top club competition in 19 years.

Brennan Johnson scored a stoppage-time winner as Tottenham Hotspur hit two late goals to scramble past second-tier Coventry City 2-1 and reach the last 16 of the League Cup this morning.

As Samoa celebrates a historic moment in its footballing history, coach Juan Chang Urrea says it’s a dream come true for the entire island nation.

New Zealand has secured their place in the final of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship after a dominant 8-0 win against Tonga in the semi-final.

Samoa have booked their place in the final of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship after a 2-0 victory over New Caledonia in Suva and qualified for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup next year.

Players could be close to strike action over the amount of games they are required to play, Manchester City midfielder Rodri warned on the eve of their Champions League opener against Inter Milan.

Juventus made a perfect return to the Champions League as they beat Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven 3-1 at home, helped by two quick-fire goals from Kenan Yildiz and Weston McKennie in the first half.

The Brisbane Roar will be banking on similar on-field impact from Indonesia striker Rafael Struick after his signing sent the A-League club’s social media following soaring.