Iran have suffered a significant on-field blow ahead of their World Cup campaign after winger Ali Gholizadeh suffered a season-ending knee injury while playing for his club Lech Poznan in Poland.

Salty words, a caution, and yet another goalkeeping masterclass -- The Daily Star ticked all three boxes as they scraped past Dhaka Post 3-2 on penalties in their Round of 16 clash to book a place in the quarterfinals of the Kool BSJA Media Cup today.

Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy has suffered a muscular injury to his right quad, the club said on Monday, raising the prospect of another lengthy layoff for the Frenchman, who only returned in November after surgery on the same leg last year.

The title is now in Arsenal's hands — if they win all of their remaining three matches, they will be crowned champions. However, a single slip-up would allow Man City back into the race.

Arsenal have lost only one of their last 15 UEFA home matches against Spanish clubs (W9 D5), winning their last three without conceding, including a 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid.

Despite amassing a record £6.8 billion ($9.2 billion) in combined revenue in 2024/25, outgoings continued to outstrip income due to rampant inflation in the transfer market, player wages and agent fees.

It was deep into the night. Under the floodlights of the Al Thumama Stadium, the lush green pitch still glowed with celebration in Morocco’s green and red.

The Gunners now just need to win their final three games to end a 22-year wait to become the champions of England.

Taiwo Awoniyi marked his 100th Forest appearance with the early opener at Stamford Bridge and Igor Jesus's penalty doubled their advantage soon afterwards.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is set to appoint a new head coach for the national team within the next three days after the National Teams Committee trimmed the list of candidates to 10 from 22.

The lack of a confirmed broadcast agreement with India or China is unusual at this stage.

The NSC is getting ready to allot all three stadiums for 22 years, keeping the processing time in mind.

Alongside their performances on the pitch, certain images will remain etched in the hearts of football lovers forever.

Tottenham fans must have thought they were dreaming as their side outplayed fifth-placed Aston Villa for a 2-1 victory that was far more comfortable than the score suggested.

Since taking charge in January following the departure of Ruben Amorim, Carrick has guided United to third place with 64 points from 35 matches, securing qualification for the Champions League with games to spare.

The neighbours remain technically at war after their 1950–53 conflict ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty and sporting and cultural exchanges between them are very rare.

Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons on Sunday thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win over Parma at a jubilant San Siro.

Vinicius Junior struck twice for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday to make LaLiga leaders Barcelona wait to be crowned Spanish champions

Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool on Sunday.

The 84-year-old had been at Old Trafford for the match between the two rivals.