Paredes received the suspension in August, weeks after an altercation erupted at the final whistle when he shoved Spain midfielder Gavi to the ground as the champions' substitutes rushed onto the pitch to celebrate.

Scott McTominay has been diagnosed with a mild benign arrhythmia and will undergo heart surgery, with his Serie A return planned only after the next international window.

Hamza Choudhury made an impressive full-match debut for Sheffield United as the Blades secured their first league victory of the season with a dramatic 3-2 win over Bolton Wanderers at Bramall Lane on Tuesday.

For generations, Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) was more than just a sports institute. In football, it was a breeding ground -- a place where raw talent was identified, developed and eventually transformed into players capable of representing the national team.

Premier League clubs shattered their record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) in transfer fees in one window on deadline day as Manchester City closed in on a £125 million deal for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and signed Iliman Ndiaye.

LaLiga on Tuesday confirmed the date and kick-off time for the first Clasico of the 2026/27 season, with Barcelona set to host Real Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou on October 25 (October 26 in Bangladesh).

From record-breaking fees to surprise signings, high-profile loans and deadline-day departures, the final hours delivered a fitting finale to another extraordinary summer of spending.

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger on Tuesday announced his international retirement, two months after last playing for Germany at the 2026 World Cup.

Messi first wore Argentina’s No. 10 on March 28, 2009, during Diego Maradona’s time as national-team coach. He wore the shirt for the first time in a 4-0 victory over Venezuela, and it soon became inseparable from his identity. Whenever Messi was available, the No. 10 belonged to him.

"This is the moment we get to look back on and realise how grateful we were to witness the greatness of a young kid with a dream," Beckham wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.

Yamal, who was 19 years and 49 days old when he reached the landmark, became the youngest player in Barcelona history to score 50 goals for the senior side, surpassing the previous club milestone held by Josep Escola, who reached 50 goals in 1935 at the age of 20 years and 356 days.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentina great’s decision to retire from international football, calling his career “extraordinary” and praising the lasting impact he has had on the sport.

The 29-year-old Brazilian was at Camp Nou to watch Barca's 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Monday before his move is made official.

Messi's announcement left fans and team-mates alike feeling bereft.

Messi’s relationship with Argentina was built through repeated disappointments. He reached the 2014 World Cup final and lost to Germany. He then suffered defeats in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals against Chile. Having lost three consecutive major finals, Messi announced his international retirement. However, it wasn’t meant to be the end as he reversed his decision a couple months later and so began the quest for the unfinished business.

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.

Arsenal extended their flawless start to the Premier League season as Bukayo Saka sealed the champions' 1-0 win against troubled Aston Villa on Monday.

Dutch international Donyell Malen was the hero again as Roma ran Lecce ragged in Serie A on Monday with a mesmerising 4-0 away win where the in-form forward scored twice.

Manchester City have agreed to sign Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth £65 million, according to reports on Monday.

Bangladesh’s bid to qualify for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup finals got off to a disappointing start as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to hosts Uzbekistan in their Group B qualifier at Do’stlik Stadium in Tashkent on Monday.