Football Briefs: Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in US

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Argentinian forward Lionel Messi. Photograph: Sipa USA via USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Argentina captain Lionel Messi has ruled......

PHOTOS: Croatia end Russia's World Cup dream on penalties

IMAGE: Croatia players celebrate winning the penalty shootout. Photograph: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Croatia ended Russia’s unlikely World Cup dream when they won 4-3 on penalties to......

World Cup updates: Pogba's last World Cup?

IMAGE: France's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring their second goal against Australia at Kazan Stadium. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters France midfielder Paul Pogba said the finals in Russia might......

Sports Shorts: World No 1 Nadal unmoved in ATP rankings

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday IMAGE: Rafael Nadal. Photograph: Elsa/Getty Images Sixteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal continues to remain at the......

PHOTOS: Euro 2016 decorated with flying tackles, bloodied noses, coaches kisses and much more...

As the first round of matches in the Euro 2016 wrap up, we can’t but agree that we've witnessed some great football action so far. 25 more days of the beautiful game are yet to be played, but......