Chris Wood says New Zealand cannot take qualification for granted, even as the All Whites are within touching distance of a historic FIFA World Cup return.

The average annual salary for a female professional soccer player globally is $10,900, says FIFA’s annual report on the women’s game, a figure skewed by a small number of top clubs.

Fiji Bula Boys coach Rob says he is satisfied with the team’s improved discipline as they prepare for their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against New Zealand.

Fiji Bula Boys coach Rob Sherman is prioritizing a balanced approach to player fitness, with proper recovery and strategic conditioning for their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier semi-final against New Zealand.

Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a muscle strain.

With just four days remaining until their crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier semi-final match against New Zealand, the Fiji national team is prioritising fitness as a key component of their preparation.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone remains optimistic about the club’s title chances after Sunday’s 4-2 LaLiga defeat to Barcelona, saying the loss was not down to bad luck but lack of consistency.

Following a rigorous two-week trial period, the Fiji Under-15 Boys squad has been reduced from 40 to 23 players.

Inter Milan extended their lead atop Serie A to three points with a 2-0 win at third-placed title rivals Atalanta thanks to goals from Carlos Augusto and Lautaro Martinez on Sunday in a hard-fought clash that saw both sides finish with 10 men.

Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho ended goal droughts and Bruno Fernandes scored again to earn a 3-0 win at struggling Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

Substitutes Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon struck late to give Fulham a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this morning as the Cottagers cut the gap on their rivals for European football next season.

Arsenal defeated London rivals Chelsea 1-0 for their first win in four Premier League games this morning as a headed goal by stand-in striker Mikel Merino boosted their faint hopes of catching up with runaway leaders Liverpool.