Messi scored a first half hat-trick in a hometown appearance for an exhibition game, paying tribute to his Argentina teammate Maxi Rodriguez.

The 17-year-old, currently at the Kingston-based Phoenix All Stars Academy, made his senior international debut in March and won his third cap this month in a friendly against Qatar

Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera appeared to be taking a contemplative walk around the artificial turf at the Karnataka State Association Stadium in Bengaluru with his head bowed and his hands behind his back before starting the final preparations for today's SAFF Championship match against Maldives.

Environmental authorities in Brazil fined football star Neymar a second time Saturday after their orders to halt an unlicensed construction project at his mansion outside Rio de Janeiro were ignored, officials said.

After suffering a 2-0 defeat to Lebanon, Bangladesh are in a vulnerable position once again in the SAFF Championship, aware that any result other than a victory against Maldives at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru today would leave them on the verge of exiting the competition in the group stage for the sixth straight time.

Pakistan were handed consecutive 4-0 thrashings following their loss against Kuwait in the SAFF Championships 2023 at the Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium in India on Saturday.

Chelsea have embarked on a fire sale following their stunning spending spree, trimming their bloated squad in an effort to comply with financial regulations as they prepare for a new era under Mauricio Pochettino.

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro's job is in the hands of the fans after football federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau said he will let them decide if the Portuguese should stay on.

Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves is joining Al Hilal from Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers on a three-year deal, the Saudi Arabian club announced on Friday.

"My stay in Paris started with a very difficult adaptation, much more than I expected, even though I had people I knew in the dressing room. It was difficult to adapt, the change, arriving late, not having a pre-season, adapting to the new club, the new way of playing, new teammates, the city...It wasn't easy for me or for my family," he told BeIN Sport

Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuyan believes Bangladesh need to play the build-up game from the back in order to mitigate the fatigue that comes with defending against stronger opponents throughout the majority of the match.

Busquets said in May that he would leave Barcelona in the summer at the end of his contract

The HAF Sports Club, under the care of the Ministry of Defense, serves athletes from multiple disciplines. The facility not only boasts a swimming pool and a gymnasium but also a cricket ground, one court each for basketball and volleyball, an artificial turf and a grass-covered pitch.

Lionel Messi turns 36 today and marks a whole new chapter in life after the Argentine maverick went on to get hold of the trophy that long eluded him before exiting the centre-stage of club football.

Javier Cabrera believes the heartbreaking defeat against Lebanon will only make his side stronger.

“I thank you for the invitation to join the UEFA Football Board, but I regret to inform you that I will be relinquishing my involvement with immediate effect,” Mourinho wrote in a letter to UEFA director and former AC Milan chairman Zvonimir Boban.

Brazil star Neymar welcomed the idea of having a foreign coach for the Selecao with speculations floating around current Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti being tipped to take charge after his contract with the Los Blancos expires.

Despite putting up poor performances in recent past, Bangladesh showed a bit of improvement and created the hope of holding their superior Lebanon but defensive errors from Tariq Kazi and debutant Isa Faisal caused the downfall of the team.

The 37-year-old, who played in Inter's Champions League final defeat by Manchester City earlier this month, has signed a two-year deal with the Istanbul-based club.

A "major construction" project at Brazilian football star Neymar's mansion in Rio de Janeiro state was halted on Thursday for "environmental infractions," which could result in a fine of some $1 million, authorities said.