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Kaka Kaka put on the boots again, a special guest for Noche Amarilla – 'Yellow Night' in Spanish – as Barcelona presented their squad.

Roman Shirokov Russia left it late, but captain Roman Shirokov's 89th-minute strike was enough to see of Portugal in Saturday's friendly in Krasnodar.

Michael O'Neill Although Northern Ireland suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to Croatia, coach Michael O'Neill was pleased by the displays of fringe players.

Ivan Rakitic Lionel Messi was lucky not to be sent off as Barcelona claimed a 3-0 win over Roma on Wednesday.

Joachim Löw Italy could find themselves failing to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1958 and Joachim Low says that would be a "disaster".

For the first time since 1947, the U.S. National's team will take on Cuba in Havana.

Iker Casillas Fernández Porto made a winning start to the Colonia Cup, beating Valencia 5-4 on penalties after the two sides played out a goalless draw.

Gerard Deulofeu Lázaro Julen Lopetegui praised Spain's attitude after they beat France and their "spectacular generation" at the Stade de France on Thursday.

Nélson Castro Oliveira Nelson Oliveira says Portugal's Euro 2016 campaign effectively starts with their international friendly against Russia.

Rui Teixeira Caetano Fabricio Coloccini was sent off as Newcastle drew 1-1 with Primeira Liga side Pacos de Ferreira on Tuesday.