Argentina name Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October in a match which is set to be the forward’s farewell to international football.

Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town – but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development.

Harry Brook hits a brutal century and draws comparisons with Kevin Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 in Southampton.

Harry Brook hit 114 not out in the first innings set up England with a total of 254 proving to difficult for Sri Lanka to chase leading to a England win by 119 runs after bowling out Sri Lanka.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says he would never take Fifa eligibility rules into consideration when selecting his squad.

Barcelona are monitoring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, Nick Woltemade could be a replacement for Kane at Bayern Munich, and Manchester United are interested in Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.

Thomas Tuchel regrets not eating any of the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England’s epic World Cup win against Mexico.

Watch the best of Harry Brook’s sensational century against Sri Lanka from just 42 balls, the joint-second fastest hundred by an Englishman in a T20I.

Referees’ chief Howard Webb has admitted that the video assistant referee (VAR) did not even consider whether Enzo Fernandez was offside for Erling Haaland’s controversial winner in Sunday’s Manchester derby.

Kenya’s athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges remain to ensure a successful event.