Home joy as New Zealand, Australia open World Cup with narrow wins

New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 for a first Women’s World Cup win ever and Australia battled past Ireland by the same scoreline on a triumphant opening day for the co-hosts on Thursday.

Nigerian hero denies Canada but no Philippines World Cup fairytale

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was the hero for Nigeria to earn them a point against Canada at the Women’s World Cup on Friday but there was to be no fairytale debut for the Philippines.

Watch: Why England won the U21 Euros

Watch as FourFourTwo explain how an extremely talented England side won the U21 Euro’s.

Watch: Ghana’s Yeboah scores Puskas contender

Watch Ghanian international Yaw Yeboah score a Puskas award contender.

Watch: Messi has so many trophies he gives them away

Lionel Messi has so many trophies he gives them away to friends and team mates.

Watch: Spain blame Scotland loss on long grass

Spain continue to complain after their shock defeat to Scotland with the Spanish upset with the length of grass on the pitch.

Highlights: France edge Ireland, Netherlands cruise past Gibraltar

Benjamin Pavard scored the only goal as France beat Ireland 1-0 in their second Euro 2024 qualifier in Dublin, while Nathan Ake scored twice as the Netherlands beat a 10-man Gibraltar 3-0.

Watch: Messi vs Narcos

Lionel Messi was left a sinister note after a shooting from Narcos in his home town of Rosario in Argentina.

Watch: Ronaldo’s goals creating an ever bigger problem

Cristiano Ronaldo’s goalscoring form is creating problems for new Portugal manager Roberto Martinez.

Highlights: Portugal rout Luxembourg, Saka stars for England

Cristiano Ronaldo extended his international goal scoring record as Portugal hammered Luxembourg 6-0 in their second Euro 2024 qualifier. Bukayo Saka shined as England beat Ukraine 2-0.