Football Briefs: Gabriel Jesus extends Man City stay until 2023

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus on the substitute bench. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Manchester City striker Gabriel......

Saudi coach feels the shame in heavy defeat by Russia

'We didn't play the way we planned to. It is left to us to be positive and start thinking about the next match.' IMAGE: Russia's Aleksandr Golovin is tackled by Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Al-Breik......

WC Qualifiers: China on the brink, Costa Rica edge

Late Syrian goal leaves China on the brink IMAGE:  Mardek Mardkian of Syria competes for the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier Group A Final Round match between Syria and......

Underperforming Argentina sack coach Bauza

Twice World Cup winners Argentina sacked coach Edgardo Bauza on Monday after a string of poor results in South American qualifying left them struggling to reach the 2018 finals in Russia. Media......

WC qualifiers: Neymar keeps Brazil ticking; Bolivia stun Argentina

IMAGE: Neymar of Brazil celebrates after scoring against Paraguay. Photograph: Buda Mendes/Getty Images Neymar keeps Brazil ticking Neymar shrugged off some rough tackling and a missed penalty to......