Drenched in vibrant pink and turquoise, the boots are inspired by the pulsating energy of Miami, Messi’s new home on the pitch.

Winning the Europa League is their only hope of making a return to the Champions League next season, and the riches Europe's premier competition brings -- a possibility that somehow still remains in their sights.

Nowhere will those celebrations be bigger than inside the Arctic Circle in Bodo, where fans will now be preparing for a semi-final against English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur after one of the greatest nights in Norwegian sport.

United's season looked over when Lyon came from 2-0 down to lead by two goals with just six minutes remaining at Old Trafford despite having captain Corentin Tolisso sent off.

When the football world casts its eyes at Munich's Allianz Arena in May for the Champions League final, home side Bayern Munich will be mere spectators.

As part of their build-up to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, Bangladesh will face Jordan and Indonesia in a tri-nation FIFA friendly series in Amman on May 31 and June 3.

Bangladesh footballers Afeida Khandokar, Shaheda Akhter, and cricketers Sumaiya Akhter and Sharmin Sultana are set to accompany Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus on his Qatar tour.

Van Dijk, who joined Liverpool in 2017 for a world record fee for a defender reported to be 75 million pounds ($99.29 million), has been the bedrock of a defence that has helped them win numerous trophies, including a first Premier League title.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta thanked Premier League rivals Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola after his side defeated holders Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

The 33-year-old sustained a serious knee injury in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023 and has struggled to return to full fitness, though his recent form at Santos was rewarded with a call-up to the Brazil squad in March.

Bayern Munich earned a draw at the San Siro against Inter Milan on Wednesday but ultimately bowed out of the Champions League, leaving manager Vincent Kompany to reflect on the injury crisis that hit his side ahead of the quarterfinal.

Inter will face Barcelona in the last four thanks in large part to Pavard's thumping header in the 61st minute at a soaking San Siro.

Declan Rice said Arsenal are on course for "special things" after beating Real Madrid 2-1 in the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday to cruise into the Champions League semifinals 5-1 on aggregate.

Following Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Choudhury’s debut for Bangladesh against India last month, interest among expatriate footballers in representing the national team has seen a notable rise. Canada-based midfielder Shamit Shome has already expressed his desire to play for Bangladesh.

It was Neymar’s first start since a left thigh issue ruled him out of Brazil’s March fixtures and Santos’ Paulista semi-final defeat to Corinthians.

Real Madrid suffered their 12th defeat of the season, by contrast to just two across the whole of the previous campaign.

Saka missed a first-half penalty but scored the opening goal in his side's 2-1 victory in the Bernabeu to seal a 5-1 aggregate win for the English club.

Inter Milan reached the semifinals of the Champions League on Wednesday after drawing 2-2 with Bayern Munich to win a pulsating last-eight tie 4-3 on aggregate.

Arsenal snuffed out any chance of a famous Real Madrid comeback to reach the Champions League semifinals after a 2-1 victory in the Bernabeu Stadium completed a 5-1 aggregate win on Wednesday.

The opposition of Montagliani, who heads the confederation for the 41 member associations in North and Central America and the Caribbean, follows similar stances taken by UEFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).