That night, the sky over the Italian city of Turin was cloudless. Yet, upon the green carpet of the Stadio delle Alpi, an eerie, invisible rain of sorrow seemed to descend. July 4, 1990 -- a nerve-shredding World Cup semifinal. The deafening roars cascading from the stands, beads of sweat trickling down the players’ faces, and an explosive tension hanging in every particle of air -- it was a suffocating spectacle.

Bangladesh finally broke the jinx against India in finals to clinch the title of the SAFF Under-20 Championship with a 4-3 win in the penalty shootout after the regulation time ended in a goalless draw at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives yesterday.

“Driven by patriotism and team spirit, our brave young players have proved that united efforts can ensure Bangladesh’s continued victories both at home and abroad, Inshallah,” the Prime Minister said.

Bangladesh regained the SAFF U-20 Championship title, beating India 4-3 on penalties after it ended goalless at full time in the final at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives on Friday.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said winger Marcus Rashford has a "big chance" to impress with Raphinha out injured ahead of Saturday's visit to face Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Friday that Spain was a tolerant country and not racist, despite Islamophobic chanting during a national team match this week.

The new pricing marks a steep rise from the 2022 World Cup final, where top tickets were around $1,600 (about Tk 1,96,500).

Gennaro Gattuso quit as Italy coach on Friday as the Azzurri failing to reach a third straight World Cup continued to send shockwaves through Italian football.

Portugal will complete their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Nigeria on June 10, the Portuguese Football Federation said.

Nils Nielsen's shock exit as Japan coach after leading them to Women's Asian Cup glory was partly down to communication issues and cultural differences, officials and experts said.

Despite their storied past, the footballing world remains in shock as the Azzurri face a third consecutive absence from the finals, having failed to qualify since 2014.

Bangladesh will take on India in the final of the 2026 SAFF U-20 Championship at the National Football Stadium in Male today, hoping to secure a maiden win over their neighbours in the final of the tournament at any level. The match will kick off at 9:00 pm, and will be live-streamed on ‘Sportzworkz’ YouTube channel.

His 900-page document, titled “Renew the Future,” was a comprehensive reform plan designed to rebuild the sport from its grassroots.

Bangladesh are looking to regain the SAFF U-20 Championship title when they square off against defending champions India in the final at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives, on Friday.

Ultimately, Cabrera’s Bangladesh leaned too heavily on individual moments rather than a defined structure.

Poland captain Robert Lewandowski has hinted at his international retirement following the country's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, marking the potential end for the national team's all-time leading goalscorer.

New Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi confirmed he will remain at the club next season even if they suffer relegation from the Premier League as he welcomed the biggest challenge of his career.

The Romanian football federation (FRF) announced on Thursday 80-year-old coach Mircea Lucescu has left his position after missing out on qualification for this year's World Cup.

Italian football federation (Figc) chief Gabriele Gravina resigned on Thursday, after the national team failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row.

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin warned Italy risks not be able to co-host Euro 2032 with Turkey due the condition of the country's stadiums, which he called "some of the worst in Europe".