Lautoka’s Under-16 team staged a spirited second-half comeback to defeat Navua 3-2 in the Extra National play-offs at the Fiji Football Academy today.

Labasa coach Alvin Chand acknowledged the difficulty of playing away from home, but assured that the team is preparing thoroughly for their Extra Premier League match against Lautoka.

Manchester United took the lead through Joshua Zirkzee but were held to a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie this morning as Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 1-0 defeat at AZ Alkmaar.

Brazil have recalled Santos forward Neymar for this month’s World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after more than a year, the soccer federation announced.

Alvin Chand has been appointed head coach of Labasa Football, taking over from Ravneel Pratap.

Auckland City FC has clarified they have not submitted an expression of interest for the OFC Pro League.

Liverpool substitute Harvey Elliott scored a last-gasp winner less than a minute after coming on to earn a fortunate 1-0 win against Paris St Germain who dominated their visitors during Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg match.

Raphinha struck a second-half winner to give Barcelona a lion-hearted 1-0 victory at Benfica on Wednesday as they overcame a red card for Pau Cubarsi early in the game to steal an advantage in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane scored once in each half to guide his team to a 3-0 victory over 10-man Bayer Leverkusen in the all-German Champions League round of 16 first-leg match on Wednesday.

Inter Milan secured a 2-0 victory at Feyenoord in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday with goals from Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez.

The Fiji national football team opened their international friendly series in Auckland with a 3-0 win over Auckland United at Keith Hay Park.

Lille scored with their first shot on target in the 68th minute through Hakon Haraldsson to earn a 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund after Karim Adeyemi gave the hosts a halftime lead in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.