FIFA has faced searing criticism over the cost of World Cup tickets, with fan organization Football Supporters Europe (FSE) branding the pricing structure "extortionate" and a "monumental betrayal".

How can Bangladesh football progress? The answer to this, or similar queries, is almost always delivered by experts and even Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) authorities in a more or less identical manner -- stressing the need to improve the grassroots.

Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said his side's one-goal first leg lead meant "nothing" ahead of Wednesday's second Champions League semi-final at Bayern Munich.

Chelsea's teenage Brazilian forward Estevao has begun treatment on his hamstring injury back in his homeland in a bid to be fit for the World Cup, a source at Palmeiras told AFP.

Bayern lost 5-4 in last week's wild first leg in Paris in one of the greatest games in recent memory.

Hamza Choudhury arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday morning, with a couple of officials from the Bangladesh Football Federation confirming his arrival, although the visit was not related to football.

Mohammedan will take on Brothers Union on May 12, with the winner to face Bashundhara Kings on May 19.

It had been reported that Simeone ordered the move on the belief that using the same base as their previous visit could bring his players bad luck.

After more than four years at the helm, Javier Cabrera has left as the head coach of the Bangladesh national football team, bringing an end to the longest managerial tenure in the team’s history.

Iran have suffered a significant on-field blow ahead of their World Cup campaign after winger Ali Gholizadeh suffered a season-ending knee injury while playing for his club Lech Poznan in Poland.

Salty words, a caution, and yet another goalkeeping masterclass -- The Daily Star ticked all three boxes as they scraped past Dhaka Post 3-2 on penalties in their Round of 16 clash to book a place in the quarterfinals of the Kool BSJA Media Cup today.

Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy has suffered a muscular injury to his right quad, the club said on Monday, raising the prospect of another lengthy layoff for the Frenchman, who only returned in November after surgery on the same leg last year.

The title is now in Arsenal's hands — if they win all of their remaining three matches, they will be crowned champions. However, a single slip-up would allow Man City back into the race.

Arsenal have lost only one of their last 15 UEFA home matches against Spanish clubs (W9 D5), winning their last three without conceding, including a 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid.

Despite amassing a record £6.8 billion ($9.2 billion) in combined revenue in 2024/25, outgoings continued to outstrip income due to rampant inflation in the transfer market, player wages and agent fees.

It was deep into the night. Under the floodlights of the Al Thumama Stadium, the lush green pitch still glowed with celebration in Morocco’s green and red.

The Gunners now just need to win their final three games to end a 22-year wait to become the champions of England.

Taiwo Awoniyi marked his 100th Forest appearance with the early opener at Stamford Bridge and Igor Jesus's penalty doubled their advantage soon afterwards.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is set to appoint a new head coach for the national team within the next three days after the National Teams Committee trimmed the list of candidates to 10 from 22.