Argentina have learned to cope with Lionel Messi’s absences and no longer need to rejig the line-up when the Inter Miami forward is not available, manager Lionel Scaloni said ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against Colombia.

Fiji’s beach volleyball team is integrating fresh talent, who will be guided by experienced players, as they build their squad.

Former Suva rugby centre Iosefo Namoce has signed for the Fijian Drua.

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski said his trust had been betrayed and he was very hurt by the way coach Michal Probierz told him he was being replaced as team captain.

Kevin De Bruyne came to Belgium’s rescue with a winner two minutes from time as they scraped a 4-3 home victory over Wales in their World Cup qualifier after seeing their early lead evaporate as the visitors launched an unlikely fightback.

Fijian Drua development players, Isoa Tuwai and Kavaia Tagivetaua will be promoted according to the franchise boss, Mark Evans.

Junior Binnu Singh is stepping into the ring not just to fight, but to avenge his fallen friend and brother, Ubayd Haider.

Manchester City have signed Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri for £31m.

South Africa are quietly confident of an upset victory in the World Test Championship final with coach Shukri Conrad warning defending champions Australia not to underestimate his inexperienced batting line-up.

Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia came from a set down to beat former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova and reach the second round of the new WTA 500 event at Queen’s Club on Monday.

Naroon Buksh’s Kings Boxing Promotion is set to make a comeback after a five-year hiatus, with 11 exciting bouts lined up for next month.

All the 25 girls in Fiji’s under 16 squad have been advised not to bring electronic items such as mobile phones or tablets into camp.