The Fiji Young Kulas experienced their heaviest defeat of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, losing 11-0 to France in their final pool match yesterday.

Fiji Junior Kulas head coach Marika Rodu says their target for tomorrows U-16 Women’s Championship is to qualify for the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World in Morocco next year.

Brazil returned to winning form in the South American World Cup qualifiers with a narrow 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Friday, thanks to a first-half goal from Real Madrid forward Rodrygo.

The Young Kulas suffered their biggest defeat at the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup, falling 11-0 to France.

Italy could easily have folded when they conceded an early goal away to France in their Nations League game, but they kept their heads and reacted quickly to earn the 3-1 victory, manager Luciano Spalletti said.

Fiji Football head of talent development Sunil Kumar extends his best wishes to the Digicel Fiji Junior Kulas as they gear up for the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, which kicks off this Sunday at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Former national rep and renowned football icon Jone Ratu is prasing the current generation of children and youths for their access to football clinics and development programs, which he believes are crucial for advancing the sport in the country.

Believe in yourself and in your talent.

Poland midfielder Nicola Zalewski scored a stoppage-time penalty to earn a 3-2 win over Scotland in their Nations League opener on Thursday after Robert Lewandowski also scored from the spot for the visitors.

Euro 2024 champions Spain were held to a dour goalless away draw with Serbia in Nations League Group Four on Thursday, ending a nine-game winning streak and dropping their first points since March.

Denmark’s Patrick Dorgu scored a minute after coming off the bench for his debut as his side beat nine-man Switzerland 2-0 in their Nations League A Group 4 clash at the Parken Stadium on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal in Portugal’s home Nations League game against Croatia on Thursday.