Crystal Palace have confirmed the appointment of French coach Pierre Sage as their new manager on a three-year deal, replacing Oliver Glasner.

Cape Verde have pulled off a huge World Cup shock by holding Euro 2024 winners Spain to a 0-0 draw in the opening game of Group H on Monday.

Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has apologised to Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann for a comment about the team's lineup vs Curacao.

Romelu Lukaku made an immediate impact as Belgium rescued a point in an entertaining draw in their World Cup opener against Egypt.

Motherwell star Elijah Just scored a brace but Iran came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in a match overshadowed by protests.