Lionel Messi scored his MLS-leading 23rd and 24th goals and added his 13th assist to power visiting Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night, clinching an MLS Cup Playoff spot.

With the World Cup already set to expand to 48 teams next summer, FIFA is considering an even bigger expansion to 64 countries for the 100th anniversary of the global spectacle in 2030.

For Canadian-based footballer Emily Narayan, joining the Fiji women’s football team has been a journey of reconnecting with her heritage.

The night could have been billed Premier League v League One as Newcastle, Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur all entered the Carabao Cup competition against third-tier opposition.

Alexander Isak scored his first goal for Liverpool while Hugo Ekitike was sent off after bagging a late winner as the hosts beat second tier Southampton 2-1 at Anfield to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday.

The Fiji national U-19 Women’s football team had settled in Tahiti early last week and is prepared to begin its campaign at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship.

Alexander Isak scored his first goal for Liverpool while Hugo Ekitike was sent off after bagging a late winner as the hosts beat second-tier Southampton 2-1 at Anfield to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as La Liga leaders Real Madrid continued their impressive start to the season with a comfortable victory at Levante.

Arsenal winger Noni Madueke will be out for a few weeks after suffering a knee injury in Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester City, manager Mikel Arteta has said.

Fiji Futsal captain Kitione Baleloa will be unavailable for today’s OFC Men’s Futsal Cup match against New Zealand after accumulating two yellow cards.

Ousmane Dembele was named the world’s best player of the season as he claimed the Ballon d’Or on a night of triumph for his Paris St Germain club, while Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati, a serial trophy winner, claimed the women’s award this morning.

Rewa women’s rugby captain Ema Diravuso says her team’s strong start to the Royal Tea Ranadi Trophy competition has been a pleasant surprise, as they prepare to face Ovalau in Round 3 today at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.