Manchester United and Newcastle are closely monitoring England midfielder Elliot Anderson, with Nottingham Forest demanding a fee between £100m and £120m for the 22-year-old. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Lionel Messi, still chasing international glory nearly two decades into his career, says he hopes to play at the 2026 World Cup in North America, acknowledging his age and fitness will dictate his role in defending Argentina’s 2022 title.

Afghanistan women’s refugee team played their first match in a FIFA-organised four-team friendly competition in Morocco.

It is not hard to see why Arsenal are now many people’s favourites to win the Premier League this season.

Manchester City suffered their first loss in 10 matches in all competitions as Matty Cash’s first-half strike secured a 1-0 victory for Aston Villa on Sunday, the hosts’ fourth straight win in the Premier League.

Fiji national men’s football head coach Stéphane Auvray will take on a dual role as he also guides Fiji’s first professional football franchise, Bula FC, in the OFC Professional League.

Fiji’s first professional football franchise Bula FC has confirmed its leadership team as preparations continue for its debut in the Oceania Football Confederation Professional League next year.

The Fiji Football Association is set to host a three-day Futsal Coaching Course from the 7th to the 9th of next month at the Ba Academy Grounds, aimed at enhancing the technical and tactical skills of district and school-level coaches across the country.

Lionel Messi has extended his contract with MLS side Inter Miami to 2028, the club announced on Thursday, a boost for the North American league as the Argentine great keeps his career going.

Fiji women’s football coach Angeline Chua will take charge of the national side for the final time at the inaugural Women’s MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Papua New Guinea next month.

Major League Soccer announced the finalists for its 2025 year-end awards on Thursday.

Jude Bellingham scored his first goal since June as Real Madrid saw off a dogged Juventus this morning to maintain their 100% record in this season’s Champions League with a 1-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.