Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho said the Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi remains the best player in the world even at the age of 38.

The SAFF Under-20 Championship-winning Bangladesh team is set to arrive in Dhaka at around 6:35pm today and will embark on a trophy parade in the capital on an open-top bus.

At least one person died and 47 more were injured Friday night in an unspecified "incident" at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Peru's capital during a rally ahead of a football derby, according to the health ministry.

Enzo Fernandez’s agent Javier Pastore has criticised Chelsea’s decision to ban the midfielder for two games after recent public comments about his future, saying the Argentina international does not understand the punishment.

Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return from a month-long injury layoff by scoring twice in the second half as Al Nassr maintained their winning run with a 5-2 victory over bottom side Al Najma in the Saudi Pro League on Friday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been urging his players to use their League Cup final defeat as "fuel" for the remainder of the season as they chase down a domestic Premier League and FA Cup double as well as the Champions League.

That night, the sky over the Italian city of Turin was cloudless. Yet, upon the green carpet of the Stadio delle Alpi, an eerie, invisible rain of sorrow seemed to descend. July 4, 1990 -- a nerve-shredding World Cup semifinal. The deafening roars cascading from the stands, beads of sweat trickling down the players’ faces, and an explosive tension hanging in every particle of air -- it was a suffocating spectacle.

Bangladesh finally broke the jinx against India in finals to clinch the title of the SAFF Under-20 Championship with a 4-3 win in the penalty shootout after the regulation time ended in a goalless draw at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives yesterday.

“Driven by patriotism and team spirit, our brave young players have proved that united efforts can ensure Bangladesh’s continued victories both at home and abroad, Inshallah,” the Prime Minister said.

Bangladesh regained the SAFF U-20 Championship title, beating India 4-3 on penalties after it ended goalless at full time in the final at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives on Friday.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said winger Marcus Rashford has a "big chance" to impress with Raphinha out injured ahead of Saturday's visit to face Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Friday that Spain was a tolerant country and not racist, despite Islamophobic chanting during a national team match this week.

The new pricing marks a steep rise from the 2022 World Cup final, where top tickets were around $1,600 (about Tk 1,96,500).

Gennaro Gattuso quit as Italy coach on Friday as the Azzurri failing to reach a third straight World Cup continued to send shockwaves through Italian football.

Portugal will complete their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Nigeria on June 10, the Portuguese Football Federation said.

Nils Nielsen's shock exit as Japan coach after leading them to Women's Asian Cup glory was partly down to communication issues and cultural differences, officials and experts said.

Despite their storied past, the footballing world remains in shock as the Azzurri face a third consecutive absence from the finals, having failed to qualify since 2014.

Bangladesh will take on India in the final of the 2026 SAFF U-20 Championship at the National Football Stadium in Male today, hoping to secure a maiden win over their neighbours in the final of the tournament at any level. The match will kick off at 9:00 pm, and will be live-streamed on ‘Sportzworkz’ YouTube channel.

His 900-page document, titled “Renew the Future,” was a comprehensive reform plan designed to rebuild the sport from its grassroots.

Bangladesh are looking to regain the SAFF U-20 Championship title when they square off against defending champions India in the final at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives, on Friday.