Chelsea defeated Esperance 3-0 on Tuesday, securing a Round of 16 berth in the Club World Cup, a notable achievement for coach Enzo Maresca given the elimination of other prominent clubs in the group stage.
Spanish World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso is due to testify in the trial of former football federation boss Luis Rubiales over a kiss that triggered a national “Me Too” moment.
Australia will enter their Asian Cup quarterfinal against South Korea with plenty of respect for Son Heung-Min but, after facing off against Lionel Messi, will not fear him.