Digicel Fiji Football Under-20 coach Robert Mimms has reminded his players to be competitive at the FIFA World Cup in Argentina.

Suva and the Solomon Warriors are both expected to compete for a place in the semi-finals while Auckland City will be chasing a record 11th OFC Champions League title.

Lionel Messi will start Paris St Germain’s Ligue 1 home game against AC Ajaccio on Saturday after returning to training following a club-imposed suspension, coach Christophe Galtier said this morning.

Representing one’s country is a dream for many but it’s quite different for 18-year-old New Zealand based Apisai Rabuka.

West Ham United manager David Moyes said they have the resilience needed to reach the Europa Conference League final.

Federico Gatti scored with a header seven minutes into added time to earn Juventus a 1-1 home draw against Sevilla in their Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday.

Russia is looking into boycotting fencing qualifying competitions for next year’s Paris Olympic Games after some fencers were not allowed to compete, Russian Olympic Committee president Stanislav Pozdnyakov said.

Runaway leaders Barcelona will have the chance to clinch their 27th LaLiga crown with four games to spare when they face city rivals Espanyol on Sunday evening.

Australia coach Graham Arnold hopes to harness the confidence boost his side received from their successful showing at last year’s World Cup when the Socceroos launch their bid to reclaim the Asian Cup title in Qatar in January.

The President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere reminded the Digicel Fiji under 20 football team to listen to the coaches and follow their instructions.

Suva striker Samuela Drudru is one of the eight players to watch at this year’s Oceania Football Confederation Champions League in Vanuatu.

AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli remained optimistic despite a dispiriting 2-0 first-leg loss to Inter in the Champions League semi-final which he put down to their opponents’ clinical finishing.