The Portuguese married Rute Cardoso on 22 June 2025, just 10 days before his death

Milan's San Siro is one of the most famous stadiums in world soccer, but the storied home of AC Milan and Inter Milan is showing its age and lags behind what other major European clubs offer their fans.

The Asian Cup berth not only gives Bangladesh an opportunity to rub shoulders against the top 11 teams of the continent, it also opens up their path to the qualifiers for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and the Los Angeles Olympics the following year.

In the heart of Yangon, under the weight of history and the roar of a partisan crowd, Bangladesh women’s team paid a tribute to the beautiful game by being tactically astute, fearless in execution, and united in belief.

The Chief Adviser also hoped that this achievement would inspire the next generation and uplift the country’s stature on the international stage in the coming days.

Bangladesh women’s team head coach Peter Butler heaped praise on his lynchpin forward Ritu Porna Chakma, backing her greater things, following her standout performance in the historic 2-1 win over Myanmar, which secured Bangladesh a place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the very first time.

Bangladesh women's football team made history as they qualified for the AFC Women's Asian Cup for the first time. 

If Turkmenistan fail to beat Bahrain, Bangladesh will reach uncharted territory in just their third attempt to compete in Asia Cup

Peter Butler's charges beat favourites Myanmar 2-1 in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Bangladesh named an unchanged starting line-up for the crucial Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture against Myanmar at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Wednesday.

Porto are moving on from manager Martin Anselmi after their group-stage exit from the Club World Cup, the Portuguese club said late on Tuesday.

Bangladesh women's football team players exuded confidence ahead of potentially the most crucial match in the team's history as they face Myanmar for a maiden berth in Women's Asian Cup today.

There will be no reunion for the Bellingham family, however, with a yellow card shown to Dortmund's Jobe in the 28th minute ruling him out of the clash with big brother Jude's Real.

Bangladesh have outgrown their ranking. The numbers just haven't caught up yet.

It was an impressive display from Xabi Alonso's Madrid side and adding to a positive day, Kylian Mbappe made his return from illness, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for his first appearance of the tournament.

Bangladesh Football Federation’s technical director Saiful Bari Titu said that the three-day trial of 49 footballers concluded on Tuesday at the National Stadium was the beginning of the process, adding that the process will further come to a conclusion once these players are set up against the ones who are already in the system.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 3:30pm (Bangladesh time) at the Thuwunna Stadium on Wednesday.

Hakan Calhanoglu reportedly wants to swap Inter for Galatasaray, and Lautaro Martinez is keen to see the back of the Turkiye midfielder.

Al Hilal's Italian coach Simone Inzaghi hailed his "extraordinary" team after Monday's stunning 4-3, extra-time win over Premier League giants Manchester City at the Club World Cup.

Kylian Mbappe looks set to make his Club World Cup debut when his Real Madrid side face Juventus in the last 16 at the Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday, in a major boost for the 15-time European champions.