The Digicel Fiji Bula Boys head coach Rob Sherman has included five overseas based players in his 23-member squad for the FIFA Friendlies in the Solomon Isalnds.

The Navua Football Club believes its roster has been strengthened by the inclusion of former Nadi star, Rahul Krishna.

Defense remains a concern for the Tailevu Naitasiri team, according to their head coach.

Holders Manchester City cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over FC Copenhagen this morning in their last-16 second leg, a 10th consecutive win in the competition that wrapped up a 6-2 aggregate triumph.

Real Madrid withstood an onslaught from RB Leipzig to secure a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie that sent them through to the quarter-finals with a 2-1 aggregate victory this morning.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been suspended for two games by La Liga for showing contempt towards the referee having received a red card after the final whistle in their 2-2 draw with Valencia on Saturday.

Southampton’s Championship clash with Preston North End on Wednesday has been postponed after a fire broke out in a building next to St Mary’s Stadium, club officials said.

Lautoka Football Association executives will now be stepping in to make decisions during games for the club.

The Ba football side head coach is impressed with the young players in his roster.

Suva FC will compete against four Oceania football teams in the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League in New Caledonia next month.

Al-Hilal will take a 2-0 lead into the second leg of their Asian Champions League quarter-final with fellow Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad next week after two goals in two first-half minutes earned the Riyadh-based outfit a healthy advantage this morning.

Paris St Germain’s Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead them into the Champions League quarter-finals with a comfortable 2-1 win away to Real Sociedad in their last-16 second leg that wrapped up a 4-1 aggregate victory this morning.