As Messi fallout grows in China, Hangzhou cancels Argentina friendly

IMAGE: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and teammates sit on the substitute bench. Photograph: Lam Yik/Reuters Chinese sporting authorities have cancelled next month's friendly......

Nigeria FA apologises, seeks suspension reversal

Nigeria's football federation (NFF) on Sunday overhauled its leadership and apologised for the poor state of its national team in a last-minute bid to reverse a directive suspending it from......

Sports Shorts: Dennerby to coach India's U-17 women's WC team

IMAGE: Thomas Dennerby comes with a rich coaching experience of 30 years. Photograph: AIFF Media Sweden's Thomas Dennerby was on Saturday appointed head coach of the Indian women's team for the......

England aim to reach FIFA World Cup quarter-finals

'So, clearly, getting out of the group and winning a knockout game would be a real sign of progress. And if you win one, you win more' IMAGE: Harry Kane of England celebrates with Jamie Vardy.......

Football Briefs: Leicester through to FA Cup fourth round

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates after scoring their second goal after a VAR (Video Assistant Referee) decision......