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.

More than 450 players are expected to participate in the McDonald’s Talent Development Inter-District Championship in Suva today.

Kylian Mbappe’s Euro 2024 was hampered by a broken nose, but with that all behind him and enjoying a new lease of life at Real Madrid, he is fully focused on the beginning of the Nations League, the France forward said on Thursday.

Digicel Fiji Junior Kulas head coach Marika Rodu says he believes his side if fully prepared for their opening match of the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship against Tonga this weekend.

For the first time since 2003 neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi have been included in the nominees for the men’s Ballon d’Or award, which were announced, with England’s Jude Bellingham among the 30 players named.

Oceania Football Confederation Player Development Officer Phill Parker says that a key goal of the McDonald’s Talent Development Inter-District Championship is to help players grasp various pressures and expectations they will face on the football field.

The Fiji Football Association is buzzing with excitement as they prepare for the inaugural McDonald’s Talent Development IDC, set to begin this Friday at the Nasinu Muslim Primary School Grounds in Nakasi.