Saudi Arabia declined an offer to sign Lionel Messi for a short-term stint in the Saudi Pro League before next year's World Cup, according to a senior sports official.

Marseille midfielder Bilal Nadir is in good health but undergoing a "full medical check-up" after collapsing off the ball during the team's Ligue 1 draw with Angers, his club said on Thursday.

Ahram Online is providing live score coverage for Thursday’s CAF Champions League Round of 32 match, 2nd leg between Egypt’s Pyramids and Ethiopian Insurance.