Belgium might have been beaten by Portugal on Tuesday but could take some consolation from the fact that the Lukaku brothers combined to score their consolation in a 2-1 defeat. Oostende left-back Jordan’s cross was headed in by Everton striker Romelu.

N’Golo Kante has refused to commit his future to Leicester City. The 25-year-old midfielder, a crucial part of his side’s success this term, has attracted the interest of clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Juventus, made his first start for France on Tuesday, and scored his first goal against Russia. “I will fight for Leicester this season and next season we never know and we will see,” he told Sky Sports. “At this moment I am focused on Leicester. We have to finish well this season but I don’t mind about [being linked with] the other clubs.”

Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis has been charged for misconduct in relation to betting. It is alleged that the Argentine committed 12 breaches of FA Rule E8 concerning matches between 22 January 2016 and 28 January 2016. He has until 5pm on 5 April 2016 to respond to the charge.

Lionel Messi scored his 50th goal for Argentina on Tuesday when he netted from the penalty spot in a 2-0 World Cup qualification win over Bolivia. It took the Barcelona forward, 28, to within six goals of Gabriel Batistuta’s goals record for Argentina. Lionel Messi is the 47th player to reach the 50-goal mark in international football.

Aston Villa manager Remi Garde has left by mutual consent after just 147 days at the Premier League’s bottom club. The 49-year-old Frenchman replaced Tim Sherwood on a three-and-a-half-year deal in November, but departs after six successive defeats. His last game in charge was a 1-0 defeat at Swansea City on 19 March, a result that left Villa 12 points from safety with seven games remaining. Villa won only two of their 20 league games during Garde’s tenure. A club statement thanked the former Arsenal player for his efforts during a difficult period and said Eric Black would take temporary charge.

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