Zaha strikes as Ivory Coast see off Mali

Wilfried Zaha scored the only goal of the game as the Ivory Coast saw off Mali to progress to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Les Éléphants will face Algeria for a spot in the semi-finals.

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10 man Brazil beat Peru to win Copa America

Brazil won the Copa America for the first time since 2007 with a 3-1 win over Peru. Everton, Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison scored the all important goals for the hosts with Paolo Guerrero scoring a penalty for Peru.

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Algeria breeze past Guinea into quarter-finals

Algeria coasted into a quarter-final spot at the Africa Cup of Nations thanks to a 3-0 win over Guinea. Youcef Belaili, Riyad Mahrez and Adam Ounas scored for the Fennecs while Guinea head home.

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Debutants Madagascar see off DR Congo on penalties

Debutants Madagascar’s fairytale at the Africa Cup of Nations continued tonight with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over DR Congo. Les Baréa were taken to extra time thanks to a 90th minute equaliser for The Leopards but the Congo failed to hold their never during the shootout.

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America prove too strong for the Netherlands as they retain World Cup

The United States of America retained their Women’s World Cup title defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. A Megan Rapinoe penalty and a strike from Rose Lavelle saw them become only the second nation to retain the trophy.

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