FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hailed as "promising" the use of video replays for the first time during France's 3-1 friendly win over Italy.

Nani scores a brace as European champions Portugal warm up for the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign by thumping minnows Gibraltar 5-0.

Spain earn a World Cup qualifying boost by beating Belgium 2-0 in an international friendly on Thursday thanks to a David Silva double.

Argentina fans show their love for Messi who returned to international football after ending his short-lived retirement during the 1-0 win over Uruguay.

Lionel Messi strikes the only goal of the game as 10-man Argentina secure a 1-0 win over rivals Uruguay in World Cup qualifying.

Ahmed Khalil scores twice as United Arab Emirates punish Japan for missing a host of chances by winning 2-1.

The Daily Star fall just short of retaining their title in the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) football tournament, being defeated 3-2 on penalties by Bangla Vision.

A 29-member Bhutan football team is scheduled to land in the capital in the morning today, four days before their Asian Cup Play-Off Qualifying tie against hosts Bangladesh.

Bangladesh's preparation for their Asian Cup Play-Off Qualifiers went horribly as they suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat at the hands of Maldives in an international friendly at the hands of Maldives in an international friendly at the National Football Stadium in Male last night.

Robbie Keane tells his Ireland teammates to never underestimate the honour of playing for their country after he dons the the green shirt for the final time.

Robbie Keane tells his Ireland teammates to never underestimate the honour of playing for their country after he dons the green shirt for the final time.

Arsenal's England midfielder Jack Wilshere, who has suffered a string of injuries, joins Bournemouth on a season-long loan.

The Daily Star become runner-up in the 34-team Walton-DRU Media Cup Football Tournament after they are beaten 3-2 in the penalty shootout by Bangla Vision.

Premier League champions Leicester City pay a club record fee for Sporting Lisbon's Algeria striker Islam Slimani just hours before the transfer window closed.

The Daily Star (TDS) make light work of Sangbad Pratidin as they romp to the final of the Walton-DRU Media Cup Football Tournament with a 3-0 win at Shaheed (Captain) M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium.

Records continued to fall as the deadline for European football transfers (2200GMT) drew closer on Wednesday and new managers at some of the biggest clubs refined their squads with Chelsea set to re-sign Brazilian defender David Luiz.

The Champions League is to get an overhaul in 2018-19, and it won't just affect the system of the competition.

Paris Saint-Germain are considering the sale of David Luiz after former club Chelsea.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is in danger of missing the Manchester derby after he was charged with violent conduct.

Injury-hit Argentina resume their bid for a berth at the 2018 World Cup on Thursday as Brazil head into the latest round of South American qualifiers.