For all his reputation, records, goals, and moments of wizardry, Mohamed Salah’s big-stage resume has featured more penalties and near-misses than the dazzling open-play strikes fans expect. In finals, it’s as if the football gods swap his golden touch for toothless displays, bad luck, and visible struggles to find his best.

Crystal Palace's appeal over their demotion from the Europa League to the UEFA Conference League was rejected Monday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Bangladesh women's football team coach, Peter Butler, had hoped his side would gain valuable lessons when they faced South Korea in their final Group H fixture of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers on Sunday.

Six-time Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champions Abahani began preparations for the AFC Challenge League with much vigor in the middle of last month, bolstered by new signings and the expectation of three foreign recruits joining the club.

The samba beat may be Brazilian, but its rhythm this season is pulsing prominently from West London. So, Brazil fans hop in. There is a lot to get excited about this season.

The "Pele" of Palestinian soccer hoped to keep scoring goals until he was 50. An Israeli tank shell dashed that dream a decade early, his family said, killing Suleiman al-Obeid as he queued in southern Gaza this week to collect food.

Liverpool have conceded too many goals in pre-season and need to adapt defensively when they begin their Premier League title defence, manager Arne Slot said on Sunday after his side lost the Community Shield to Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday, with keeper Dean Henderson reprising his penalty-saving heroics from their FA Cup final triumph.

Butler’s side progressed as one of the three best runners-up across eight groups involving 32 teams, joining hosts Thailand in the 12-team finals set for next April.

Bangladesh finished second in Group H of AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers following a 6-1 defeat against South Korea in Vientiane on Sunday, leaving their fate of a final round berth in the balance.

Liverpool's club-record signing Florian Wirtz has been named Germany's player of the year, further cementing the attacking midfielder's status as a rising star.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta lavished praises on the club’s new big-money signing Viktor Gyokeres, who scored his first goal for the Gunners in their 3-0 win over La Liga side Athletic Bilbao in their final pre-season friendly.

New Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has all the attributes needed to help bolster their attack, manager Ruben Amorim said as he hopes to unlock the 22-year-old Slovenian's full potential after his big-money move to Old Trafford.

Son drew a penalty in the 77th minute that new teammate Denis Bouanga converted to clinch the draw in the 81st minute -- VAR confirming the spot kick after the referee initially let play continue.

Having made history with a maiden Women's Asian Cup berth last month, Bangladesh are within touching distance of yet another historic achievement with a first ever U-20 Women's Asian Cup beckoning.

Nunez departure will help finance Liverpool's outlay of almost 300 million pounds so far for the 2025-26 season.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has criticised UEFA for failing to mention the circumstances surrounding the death of former Palestinian football star Suleiman al-Obeid in a tribute post.

Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami's Major League soccer clash with Florida rivals Orlando on Sunday as he continues to recover from a "minor" muscle injury, coach Javier Mascherano said Saturday.

Five-time Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings will depart Dhaka for Doha on Sunday morning to play their AFC Challenge League playoff against Syrian Premier League runners-up Al-Karamah SC -- but with minimal preparation and tempered expectations.

Bangladesh national football team head coach Javier Cabrera will return to the country on Monday to begin preparations for next month's international friendlies against Nepal, confirmed team manager Amer Khan.