Winning the women’s Ballon d’Or is a testimony to Spain’s football culture, this year’s winner Aitana Bonmati said after her triumph kept the trophy in the country for the third year in a row.

The Fiji Rugby Union has announced plans to appoint a new head coach for the Flying Fijians.

Vodafone Fiji Bati coach Wise Kativerata noted that their recent face-off with the PNG Kumuls in the Pacific Championship, which took place in Port Moresby, did not pose a significant challenge.

Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) who faces accusations of sexual assault in Spain, has been banned from all football-related activities for three years, FIFA said.

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr will keep speaking out against racism in world soccer after receiving the Socrates Award on Monday at the Ballon d’Or ceremony for his contribution off the field.

Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has stepped down as Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) chief selector on Sunday after allegations of a conflict of interest.

Team Fiji athletes attending the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands will undergo random anti-doping tests.

Boxer Paulo Ratumaikoro is facing the challenge of balancing his work life and boxing career.

Rugby Australia has received the resignation of Wallabies coach Eddie Jones.

Fijian Drua inside centre Kalaveti Ravouvou has departed this morning for England to join the Bristol Bears rugby club.

A last-gasp penalty by Ciro Immobile gave Lazio a 1-0 home win over Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico, denying Vincenzo Italiano’s side a spot in the Serie A top four.

Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) who faces accusations of sexual assault in Spain, has been banned from all football-related activities for three years, FIFA said.