FIFA on Friday suspended seven Malaysia national team players for 12 months and fined the country's football association 350,000 Swiss francs ($440,000) over forged documents used for an Asia Cup qualifier.

Bangladesh will look to break their title when they come up against India in the final of SAFF U-17 Championship at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.

Chelsea have decided to rest attacking midfielder Cole Palmer for the next two to three weeks to help him recover from injury, manager Enzo Maresca told reporters on Friday.

The visitors, comprised of U-17 players, defeated Henan Provincial Experimental High School Football Team by a 4-0 margin in the semifinal on Friday.

Despite missing star winger Lamine Yamal, Barca recorded their fourth consecutive victory across all competitions without the teenager.

The tournament was launched in 2015 as a talent-hunting initiative with financial support from the Japan Football Association (JFA).

An elegant, skillful player known for his poise and calmness on the ball, Busquets is widely regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in history.

Last season's runners-up Abahani received a jolt in their opening match of Bangladesh Football League with a goalless draw against 10-man Rahmatganj at Birshreshtha Flight Lt. Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj on Friday.

Two-time champions Bangladesh will face the winners of the other semifinal between India and Nepal, scheduled for later this evening, in the title decider on September 27.

Brazil's record goalscorer with 79 goals from 128 matches, Neymar has not pulled on the yellow jersey since October 2023, when he suffered a serious knee injury.

Earlier, the Academy team had reached the quarterfinals with two wins and one defeat in the group stage.

Eberechi Eze scored his first goal for Arsenal in their 2-0 League Cup win over Port Vale on Wednesday and manager Mikel Arteta said the attacking midfielder will deliver more "magic moments" when he clicks with his new teammates.

The team's creation stems from the Taliban's ban on women's sports following their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, prompting players to flee the country fearing persecution.

When Barcelona pulled the curtain down on their grand but decaying Camp Nou stadium in May 2023, they anticipated being able to reopen it a year-and-a-half later.

The 18-year-old winger finished second behind Paris Saint-Germain attacker Dembele at the glitzy gala in Paris on Monday in the battle to be crowned the world's best player.

The 2030 World Cup not only could have its most number of teams ever, it is already set to be played on three continents and in six different countries.

Another classic performance from Messi propelled the Argentine superstar to the solo lead on Major League Soccer's scoring list, taking him to 24 goals in 23 matches played -- two more than LAFC's Denis Bouanga.

Bangladesh are aiming to play high-pressing football against a physically strong Pakistan side in the semifinals of the SAFF Under-17 Championship, set to take place on Thursday at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

England-born Hamza Choudhury and Canadian midfielder Shamit Shome are set to feature for Bangladesh in the match.

Hugo Ekitike has apologised to Liverpool fans after he was sent off for removing his shirt following his late League Cup winner against Southampton -- a celebration labelled "stupid" by manager Arne Slot.