Morocco stunned Brazil 2-1 in a friendly international on Saturday as the north African side recorded a first ever win over the five-time world champions.

Bayern Munich midfielders Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka admitted Saturday that Julian Nagelsmann's dismissal as head coach had come as a "disappointment" and a "shock". "It's always difficult when a coach goes, and I had a very close relationship with Julian," Goretzka told ZDF broadcaster after Germany's 2-0 friendly international win over Peru. "In the last year, I've probably seen him more than my family, so it is a shock," he added.

Gareth Southgate said England had "huge sympathy" with the people of Ukraine ahead of Sunday's "crucial" European Championship qualifier between the two countries at Wembley.

England defender Reece James will miss the Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine, it was announced Saturday. The 23-year-old Chelsea right-back's season has been blighted by injury, with James missing the World Cup in Qatar due to a knee problem.

Newly-appointed Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday he was stunned at being offered the position. Tuchel, 49, has replaced the sacked Julien Nagelsmann in charge of the six-time Champions League winners.

The Bavarian chief has come clean on what influenced the club's decision to part ways with the German coach.

France's new captain has already moved into an illustrious company with his goal contribution in the night's win over the Netherlands.