Costa Rica appoint Bryan Ruiz as permanent manager
Costa Rica have officially appointed former captain Bryan Ruiz as permanent men's national team manager with a mandate to qualify for the 2030 World Cup.

Costa Rica have officially appointed former captain Bryan Ruiz as permanent men's national team manager with a mandate to qualify for the 2030 World Cup.

SI compared Lionel Messi's 14-game goal-contribution streak for Inter Miami and Argentina with the longest such run of his Barcelona career.

Como beat visiting Manchester United 4-1 in the Champions League third round on Wednesday, with Nico Paz scoring twice and setting up one goal.

FIFA confirmed suspensions for Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan, team manager Ibrahim Hassan and forward Mostafa Zico after disciplinary action.

Roma won 2-0 against Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico, with first Roma goals for Emanuele Lulli and Santiago Castro after seven changes.

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany said his side wanted to attack at home against RB Leipzig and described Leipzig as a stable team and club.

Planet Football revisited Mauricio Pochettino's account that Lionel Messi, who made his Barcelona debut on 16 October 2004, was once close to joining Espanyol.

