Last season it was the then 17-year-old who inspired Barcelona's charge to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Global players' union FIFPro on Monday sounded the alarm over the dangers of playing in extreme heat at the 2026 World Cup, which will take place across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Brentford striker Igor Thiago once hauled fruit at markets and laid bricks to help his family survive. On Saturday, he ripped Manchester United apart in a 3-1 win.

Six Mohammedan footballers, including a late call-up, failed to report to the national football team’s preparation camp on Monday ahead of next month’s two Asian Cup Qualifying ties against Hong Kong, China.

Wayne Rooney says Manchester United have lost their soul and he has no faith in the ability of beleaguered manager Ruben Amorim to turn things around.

Women’s team footballers Rupna Chakma and Monika Chakma, men’s team’s goalkeeper Mitul Marma and boxer Suro Krishna Chakma, among others, voiced their concern over the increasing number of rapes and urged for peace to return to the hills.

Defending league champions Mohammedan have followed the example set by Bashundhara Kings by deciding to release five of their players for the national team 72 hours before Bangladesh’s Asian Cup Qualifier against Hong Kong on October 9.

Lamine Yamal returned from injury to help Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Sunday and move top of La Liga by one point.

Arsenal defender Gabriel headed a stoppage-time winner from a corner to secure his side a 2-1 Premier League victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday and close the gap on leaders Liverpool to two points with a stunning late show.

The Bangladesh team will begin preparations for the upcoming AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers on October 3 at the Shams Ul Huda Academy in Jashore.

European Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain will play their first ever Intercontinental Cup final in Doha, Qatar, on December 17, FIFA announced on Sunday.

A total of 19000 tickets -- 18000 gallery tickets and 1000 clubhouse tickets -- for Bangladesh’s forthcoming home tie against Hong Kong in the Asian Cup Qualifiers were sold out within 24 minutes of it being released online today, confirmed Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF).

US-based left-back Zayyan Ahmed has been drafted into the 28-member preliminary Bangladesh squad for their two matches against Hong Kong in the Asian Cup Qualifiers following his impressive performance for the Under-23 side in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Vietnam earlier this month.

The Bangladesh women’s football team’s proposed tour of Japan in November, intended as preparation for next year’s Asian Cup in Australia, has been cancelled due to the hosts’ inability to accommodate the team during the specific window..In late August, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF)

Argentina superstar Messi had gone into Saturday's game in Toronto in blistering form, bagging five goals in his previous three appearances for Miami.

Haaland has scored in four straight league games as City bounced back from back-to-back losses to Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion with a 3-0 win over Manchester United and a draw at Arsenal before thrashing Burnley.

Brighton had looked second best after intense pressure from Chelsea in the first half and a 24th-minute headed goal from Enzo Fernandez.

Julian Alvarez struck twice to earn Atletico Madrid an emphatic 5-2 derby victory over LaLiga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday, ending their rivals' perfect start to the season.

Eddie Nketiah's 97th minute strike gave Crystal Palace a 2-1 win.

Bangladesh came from behind twice, including a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser, but ultimately fell 4-1 to India in a penalty shootout in the final of the SAFF Under-17 Championship at the Race Course Ground in Colombo on Saturday.