PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

IMAGE: North Macedonia's Ezgjan Alioski celebrates after the match against Italy during their World Cup UEFA qualifiers at Stadio Renzo Barbera, Palermo, on Thursday. Photograph: Guglielmo......

PIX: Barca score epic comeback win over Sevilla to reach Copa final

Barca will meet either Levante or Athletic Bilbao in the final in Seville on April 17, looking to lift the Copa del Rey for a record-extending 31st time. IMAGE: Martin Braithwaite celebrates with......

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

IMAGE: Manchester City's Sergio Aguero has played nine games in all competitions this season after missing the start of the campaign following knee surgery. Photograph: Jason......

'Xavi critical to Messi staying at Barca'

IMAGE: 'Messi needs to be convinced we have a competitive and winning project and Xavi can play a decisive role in us doing that.'Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Lionel Messi must stay......

'Messi unlikely to change mind on Barcelona exit'

IMAGE: Lionel Messi failed to turn up for pre-season training on Monday. Photograph: Manu Fernandez/Pool via Reuters Lionel Messi is unlikely to change his mind about leaving Barcelona, the......