Manchester United gained a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Everton in the third round of the FA Cup to increase the pressure on Toffees’ manager Frank Lampard.

The likes of Fiji Football captain Roy Krishna and striker Sairusi Nalaubu have been a source of inspiration to young and upcoming footballers.

Manchester City closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points with a 1-nil victory over injury-ravaged Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Overseas based Fiji Under-17 squad member Ibraheem Afazal believes their bond is something that makes them stand out ahead of the OFC U17 championship.

Representing Fiji has always been Ibraheem Afazal’s goal even if it means leaving his family behind and travelling 3,215 km, to get to where he is required to be.

Harry Kane scored two of Tottenham’s four second-half goals after they eventually cruised to a 4-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace.

Pele’s coffin was paraded through Santos on a fire truck as is the Brazilian tradition, while fans accompanied the cortege chanting “Pele, 1,000 goals”.

Manchester United stretched their winning run in all competitions to six games with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Playing at home is both an advantage and disadvantage for the Fiji Under-17 side currently preparing for the OFC U17 Championship.

Thousands of mourners lined the streets as Brazilian football icon Pele was laid to rest in Santos, the city of his former club.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says his work in Europe is done.

Losing a parent at the age of 15 was something Fiji Under-17 squad member Savenaca Driu did not accept easily.