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(Reuters) – Lionel Messi became his country’s equal all-time leading goalscorer as Argentina romped to a 4-1 win over Venezuela in a Copa America quarter-final in Foxborough, Massachusetts  yesterday.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo missed a second-half penalty and had a late headed effort disallowed as Portugal’s future at Euro 2016 looked in jeopardy following a 0-0 draw against Austria in a wide open Group F yesterday.

MARSEILLE, France, (Reuters) – Iceland were within two minutes of their first victory at a major tournament when defender Birkir Saevarsson’s late own goal earned Hungary a battling 1-1 draw at Euro 2016 yesterday.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Batsman Glenn Maxwell is set to return to the Australian side for today’s Tri-Nations Series clash with South Africa, and captain Steve Smith hopes his recent dropping will inspire renewed focus.

Following an official hearing before the disciplinary committee, Pele trio of Gregory Richardson, Travis Grant and Omallo Williams have been officially cleared to play in the third place playoff of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Beer Elite League.

Mahaica Determinators and Golden Grove claimed comprehensive victories when the East Demerara Football Association (EDFA) leg of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Under-17 Championship resumed yesterday.

Vege Boys claimed their first win in the Stag Beer sponsored West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) League, downing Wales FC 3-2 yesterday at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground.

Den Amstel downed Slingerz FC 3-1 when the West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) leg of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Under-17 Championship continued yesterday.

Fruta Conquerors, Eastveldt and Alpha United remained unbeaten when the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) leg of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Under-17 Championship continued yesterday.

Santos climbed into the second position in the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Stag Beer League, edging the Guyana Police Force (GPF)  3-2 Thursday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, Bourda.

A new Guinness of the Streets East Coast champion will be crowned after holders Beterverwagting (BV)-A were eliminated 0-1 by North Haslington in the quarterfinal round on Friday.

It what will be another chapter in their storied rivalry, Alpha United will oppose Slingerz FC in the grand finale of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Beer League Finale Championship today at the Leonora Sports Facility from 21:00hrs.

Olympic Games bound athletes along with potential Olympians were buzzing with excitement yesterday at the Princess Ramada where the final press briefing was held for today’s Aliann Pompey Invitational.

Slingerz FC Head Coach Joseph Wilson said his team is eyeing history as they look to wrap up the 2016 Stag Beer Elite League tournament as unbeaten champs when they take on arch rivals Alpha United in tomorrow’s grand finale.

Adamant that only the capture of a national league tourney can justify a club’s status as number one, Alpha United head-coach Wayne Dover said his team is determined to retain the top spot in local club football.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Serious doubts were hanging over the career of former West Indies vice-captain Kirk Edwards, after he was overlooked in yesterday’s player draft for the upcoming WICB Professional Cricket League season.

The Stag Beer sponsored West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) League will resume today and tomorrow at the Den Amstel Community ground.

Soesdyke Secondary dismantled Diamond Secondary 7-1 when the sixth annual Digicel Secondary Schools football championships continued yesterday at the Leonora Sports Facility.

The ‘Green Machine’ tackles the ‘Soca Warriors’ today at the Hasely Crawford stadium in the final of the Southern Zone of the Rugby America’s North (RAN) 15s Championship.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – West Indies will host England in a three-match One-Day international series early next year, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announced yesterday.