England's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign got off to a historic start with a first away victory against Italy since 1961, as Harry Kane broke Wayne Rooney's record to become England's all-time leading goalscorer.

Kane secured his place in the record books with a 44th-minute penalty against Gianluigi Donnarumma, taking his tally to 54 goals for England.

Declan Rice had given England an early lead after Kane's shot was blocked, and Kane himself made amends for his missed penalty against France in the World Cup quarter-finals by confidently dispatching his spot-kick.

Despite Italy improving as England's performance dropped, debutant Mateo Retegui was able to capitalize on a defensive mistake from Harry Maguire and score Italy's equalizer in the 56th minute.

England's chances were further complicated by Luke Shaw's second yellow card with 10 minutes remaining, but they held on for a vital win in Naples.

Overall, it was a triumphant start to England's qualifying campaign, with Kane's record-breaking performance providing a fitting highlight.

As the campaign continues, fans will be eagerly anticipating further impressive performances from the team.

According to a report by the Daily Mail, Mohamed Farouk, an Egyptian referee, has been suspended indefinitely by the country's FA for disallowing a goal in a recent match between Al-Nasr and Suez.

Farouk used an alternative system to review a late goal in the absence of VAR and, after watching footage on a spectator's phone, ruled the goal out for handball.

Despite protests from the away team, the decision stood, denying them an away point.

As a result of his actions, Farouk has been punished heavily, with the head of the Egyptian Referees Committee, Vitor Pereira, suspending the referee and his entire matchday staff for an indefinite period.

Pereira, who took over the role from former Premier League official Mark Clattenburg in March, made the decision to investigate the incident.

The Egyptian FA confirmed the committee's decision, stating that they would be investigating the use of a mobile phone by Farouk to review footage of the match's events.

The incident highlights the importance of proper use of technology in refereeing decisions and the need for clear guidelines on its use in the absence of VAR.

Samuel Chukwueze Nominated for La Liga Player of the Month Award for March.

Nigeria and Villareal's forward, Samuel Chukwueze, has been nominated for the La Liga Player of the Month award for March, owing to his impressive performance for the Yellow Submarine side.

Villarreal secured seven points from three La Liga games in March, with Chukwueze playing a significant role in the team's success. The 23-year-old provided three assists for the six goals scored by the club in March.

Apart from Chukwueze, six other players have also been nominated for the award. They include Antione Griezmann, David Silva, Raphinha, Iago Aspas, and Borja Iglesias.

Despite missing tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami due to his unvaccinated status, Novak Djokovic has no regrets and is hopeful he will be able to compete in the US Open later this year.

Currently, unvaccinated foreigners are prohibited from entering the United States, but this policy is expected to change once the Covid emergency declarations end in May.

Djokovic, who unsuccessfully applied for special permission to play in Indian Wells and Miami, is now ranked behind Carlos Alcaraz, who recently won the Indian Wells title and took the top spot in the world rankings.

Nonetheless, Djokovic remains committed to his decision and remains optimistic about his chances of playing in the US Open.

'I have no regrets,' Djokovic told CNN. 'I've learned through life that regrets only hold you back and basically make you live in the past.

'I don't want to do that. I also don't want to live too much in the future. I want to be as much as in the present moment but of course think about future, create a better future.

'So I congratulate Alcaraz. He absolutely deserves to come back to No 1.'

Djokovic said it was a pity he was not allowed to compete in the US, where he has enjoyed plenty of success including three of his 22 major titles.

'But at the same time, it's the conscious decision I made and I knew that there is always a possibility that I won't go,' Djokovic said.