Securing three points in their opening match was the most important thing for Head Coach Angeline Chua, who praised her Fiji U19 Women’s football team for their 2-1 win over the Cook Islands in OFC U-19 Women’s Championship in Tahiti.

UEFA appears poised for an emergency vote on suspending Israel from European competition next week, with national federations scrambling to position themselves amid mounting political pressure following calls for action.

Rewa FC has cemented its status as a football powerhouse, securing back-to-back qualification for the OFC Men’s Champions League after a dominant Extra Premier League campaign.

Lionel Messi scored his MLS-leading 23rd and 24th goals and added his 13th assist to power visiting Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night, clinching an MLS Cup Playoff spot.

With the World Cup already set to expand to 48 teams next summer, FIFA is considering an even bigger expansion to 64 countries for the 100th anniversary of the global spectacle in 2030.

For Canadian-based footballer Emily Narayan, joining the Fiji women’s football team has been a journey of reconnecting with her heritage.

The night could have been billed Premier League v League One as Newcastle, Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur all entered the Carabao Cup competition against third-tier opposition.

Alexander Isak scored his first goal for Liverpool while Hugo Ekitike was sent off after bagging a late winner as the hosts beat second tier Southampton 2-1 at Anfield to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday.

The Fiji national U-19 Women’s football team had settled in Tahiti early last week and is prepared to begin its campaign at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship.

Alexander Isak scored his first goal for Liverpool while Hugo Ekitike was sent off after bagging a late winner as the hosts beat second-tier Southampton 2-1 at Anfield to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as La Liga leaders Real Madrid continued their impressive start to the season with a comfortable victory at Levante.

Arsenal winger Noni Madueke will be out for a few weeks after suffering a knee injury in Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester City, manager Mikel Arteta has said.