New Zealand

Carlos Osorio Hirving Lozano feels PSV will offer 'interesting' prospects for his future, while boss Juan Carlos Osorio hopes more Mexicans go to Europe.

Anthony Hudson Anthony Hudson said his New Zealand side were deflated after defeat to Russia but urged them to take on Mexico in Sochi without fear.

Stanislav Cherchesov Vladimir Putin's words helped inspire Russia to victory in their Confederations Cup opener, according to head coach Stanislav Cherchesov.

The watching Vladimir Putin will have been satisfied - for now at least - after Russia eased past New Zealand in St Petersburg.

Fyodor Smolov's second-half strike sealed victory for Russia in their Confederations Cup opener against New Zealand.

Vladimir Gabulov Russia have not got out of their group at a major tournament since 2008 and Stanislav Cherchesov wants to change that.

Claudio Bravo Muñoz Cristiano Ronaldo provides star quality at the Confederations Cup, while events must run smoothly off the field as Russia's World Cup looms.

Luke Adams' first international goal gave New Zealand a 1-0 win over Solomon Islands, while Vanuatu secured a 3-2 win over Fiji.

Marco Rojas scored the winning spot-kick as New Zealand edged Papua New Guinea in the Oceania Nations Cup final.

New Zealand hammered Vanuatu 5-0, while Fiji recorded a narrow victory over Solomon Islands in Tuesday's OFC Nations Cup games.