Lautoka started its Digicel Fiji Premier League campaign on a high defeating Labasa 3-0 in the opener.

Substitute Manor Solomon’s stunning second-half strike earned Fulham a 1-1 draw at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers in a tight affair at Craven Cottage in the Premier League this morning.

Brazilian defender Marcelo has signed a two-year contract with his former club Fluminense after leaving Greek champions Olympiakos Piraeus, the Brazilian Serie A side said on Friday.

Suva’s Marlon Tahioa and Rewa duo Atkin Kaua and Alvin Hou are part of the Solomon Islands squad to the International friendly matches that will be held in Fiji.

Brazilian forward Antony stepped off the bench to send Manchester United through to the Europa League last 16 as the hosts came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 playoff second leg and progress 4-3 on aggregate.

Spain’s most capped player Sergio Ramos announced his international retirement on Thursday after being told by new coach Luis de la Fuente that he was not part of his plans.

A dying seconds goal saved Design Marine Services Rewa from defeat against Rams Cleaning Services/All Freight Logistics Suva in the OFC Champions League National Play-Off.

The battle of who will represent Fiji at the Oceania Football Confederation Champions League starts tonight with the first leg of the national playoff.

RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol powered home a towering header in 70th-minute to earn them a 1-1 draw against visitors Manchester City in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg on Wednesday.

Substitute Romelu Lukaku grabbed an 86th-minute goal to earn Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Porto in a tight first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Portugal sealed a 2-1 victory over Cameroon and Haiti defeated Chile 2-1 in the final qualifying playoffs in New Zealand on Wednesday, securing berths for both winners at soccer’s upcoming Women’s World Cup.

Holders Real Madrid produced a stunning comeback from two goals down to earn a devastating 5-2 victory at a shell-shocked Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.