Bangladesh’s hopes of a strong showing in the SAFF Futsal Championship were dented as they suffered a heavy 6-1 defeat to Maldives in their second match at the Hua Mak Indoor Stadium in Bangkok on Friday.

Manchester City are in the "final stages" of completing a deal for England defender Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said on Friday.

Arsenal's consistent performance should convince the players that they can achieve something historic this season, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday, with the club in contention for four trophies.

Former Manchester United and Dutch international striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will rejoin the Netherlands coaching staff in the run-up to the World Cup, the national association announced on Friday.

Arne Slot said he would welcome Mohamed Salah back at Liverpool even if he had 15 attackers as the Egypt forward nears a return from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Milan are second in the standings on 43 points, three behind rivals Inter Milan.

Infantino was Platini's deputy from 2009 and 2015 when the Frenchman headed European football's governing body.

The Catalan side registered 11th consecutive victory across all competitions.

A brace from captain Sabina Khatun powered Bangladesh to a winning start in the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship with an emphatic 3-1 win over India in Bangkok, Thailand, today.

FIFA said in a statement it had received applications from fans in all of its 211 member nations and territories for the tournament staged in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Rosenior's team face a tough task to set up a final against either Manchester City or Newcastle.

Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties.

Appointed on Monday to replace Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa and his side were ousted by Jefte Betancor's stoppage-time winner at the Carlos Belmonte stadium.

Former champions Senegal dominated possession against cautious Egypt and will face hosts Morocco or Nigeria on Sunday in the final.

The race for the runners-up position remains wide open.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Wednesday Xabi Alonso has a great future in football despite Real Madrid replacing him at the helm this week.

Bangladesh twice surrendered the lead in a pulsating contest, with Rahbar and Monir Khan netting a brace each.

Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history: now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely success story to the World Cup.

Bangladesh football team captain Jamal Bhuiyan said his lifelong support for Brazil was reignited as he came face to face with the FIFA World Cup trophy in Dhaka, describing the experience as emotional, inspiring and deeply personal.

The delayed Indian Super League will kick off on February 14 after all 14 football clubs confirmed participation, officials said Wednesday.