Manchester United are in a transition period, as well as dealing with injuries, but this cannot be used as an excuse, manager Erik ten Hag said on Thursday.

Paris St Germain are ready to face Kylian Mbappe in a “legal forum” after the France forward refused an offer from the French football league’s governing body (LFP) to mediate on a wage dispute, the Ligue 1 club said on Thursday.

Spain midfielder Gavi returned to training with Barcelona on Thursday, nearly 10 months after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

The stage is set for a pivotal clash in the OFC Under-16 Women’s Championship as Fiji prepares to take on Samoa, who currently leads the pool.

Second place in Group B will be decided on the final match day as New Caledonia win a close encounter against the Solomon Islands at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship.

Defending champions New Zealand have all but secured a place in the semi-finals of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, after defeating Tahiti 5-0 in Suva.

Fiji claimed their first win at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship, beating the Cook Islands 2-0 yesterday afternoon at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Paris St Germain welcomed an offer from the French football league’s governing body (LFP) to mediate with Kylian Mbappe over the France forward’s wage dispute following his departure from the Ligue 1 side.

Samoa has won two matches for the first time in their OFC U-16 Women’s Championship history, defeating Tonga 2-0 in Suva.

England captain Harry Kane celebrated his 100th senior international appearance in style.

Germany conceded a goal after 100 seconds but forced their way back to share the points as they drew 2-2 with the Netherlands in an entertaining Nations League Group A3 clash at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Tuesday.

Two first-half Pavel Sulc goals guided the Czech Republic to a 3-2 win over Ukraine on Tuesday in the Nations League, with a late penalty ensuring the win for the hosts in a match in which both sides created several chances.