Lionel Messi’s bodyguard Yassine Cheuko said he has been banned from protecting the Argentine forward from the touchline during Inter Miami matches.

Overlooked by All Blacks coach Scott Robertson, Hoskins Sotutu explored a move abroad last year but says he is now focusing on helping the struggling Auckland Blues turn their season around in Super Rugby Pacific.

The Fijian Drua are determined to turn things around after their heavy defeat in Perth, with a crucial showdown against the Crusaders set for this weekend in Suva.

The Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women face a crucial Super W semi-final showdown against the Queensland Reds this Sunday, with a sharpened focus on overcoming past weaknesses.

The 34th Pacific Oceania Junior Championships officially began today at the Lautoka Regional Tennis Courts, with the Minister of Sport Jese Saukuru officiating the opening ceremony.

Real Madrid overturned a two-goal deficit against Real Sociedad to reach the Copa del Rey final after an extra-time header by substitute Antonio Ruediger secured a barnstorming 4-4 draw this morning for a 5-4 aggregate win.

Paris St Germain recovered from a two-goal deficit to beat second-tier Dunkerque 4-2 on Tuesday and secure their place in the French Cup final as they chase a record-extending 16th title.

There will be no room for mistakes this weekend when the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua takes on the Crusaders, as they look to make up for their 52-15 loss against the Western Force two weeks ago.

Rewa faces a crucial must-win match against AS Pirae today in the OFC Men’s Champions League.

Exposure is what Bhawani Dayal Arya College will be out for next week when they compete in the Triple N Zone Athletics competition.

Anthony Elanga’s breakaway goal against his former club earned high-flying Nottingham Forest a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Arsenal beat Fulham 2-1 in the Premier League on Tuesday thanks to another goal from stand-in striker Mikel Merino and as Bukayo Saka struck a few minutes into his return from three months out with injury.