Messi unable to lift hosts as World Cup hopes fade

Argentina’s hopes of featuring at next year’s World Cup hang in the balance following Thursday’s 0-0 stalemate at home to Peru.

Late Kane goal sends Three Lions to World Cup

England are through to the 2018 World Cup finals after a 1-0 win against Slovenia at Wembley on Thursday, Harry Kane scoring late on.

Martial far better than I was at 21 – Henry

France and Arsenal’s record goal-scorer Thierry Henry believes Anthony Martial is a better player than he was at the same age.

Hummels backs Klopp to succeed at Liverpool

Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels has thrown his support behind Jurgen Klopp, confident the German manager can overturn Liverpool’s inconsistent start to the Premier League season.

We need to claim maximum points – Hlanti

Bafana Bafana defender Sifiso Hlanti says he is hoping his side can redeem themselves and walk away with maximum points against Burkina Faso on Saturday.

Southgate backs Sterling to shine against Slovenia

Raheem Sterling has received the backing of Gareth Southgate, who hopes the Manchester City man can harness his club form and propel England to the World Cup finals.

Kane refuses to rule out move abroad

Harry Kane insisted he is happy at Tottenham Hotspur, but the England international would consider playing abroad.

Lukaku likely to miss Bosnia trip

Romelu Lukaku is unlikely to be fit for Belgium’s away World Cup qualifier against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but Roberto Martinez hopes he will return to play Cyprus next week.

Kane deserves world-class tag – Hart

Harry Kane’s form has been described as “hot” by England teammate Joe Hart, who believes the Tottenham Hotspur striker can become the world’s best.

Mourinho honoured with street named after him in Portugal

Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho has been accorded a special honour in his home town of Setubal for his services to football.