For most football followers, tonight's Champions League final, beginning at 10:00pm Bangladesh time, offers an irresistible spectacle.

Bangladesh national football team's newly appointed head coach Thomas Dooley has placed his faith in experienced campaigners for his first international assignment, naming a final 23-member squad for the FIFA international friendly against San Marino on June 5.

The match will start at 10:00pm Bangladesh time today.

Three Mexican airlines announced restrictions Friday for travelers from Central African countries due to the region's deadly Ebola outbreak, as Mexico prepares to welcome fans and athletes for the World Cup in less than two weeks.

Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David were the star names in Canada's World Cup squad as coach Jesse Marsch unveiled the co-host's 26-man roster on Friday.

Spain are the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup, ahead of France, Argentina and Brazil, according to a Goldman Sachs model published on Friday that uses teams' historical performance and ranking data.

Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United on Friday, for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros ($93 million).

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta called on his players to "own the moment" ahead of Saturday's Champions League final clash against holders Paris Saint-Germain.

Having described Bangladesh’s SAFF Women’s Championship clash against India on Sunday as a “fifty-fifty” contest, experienced left-back Shamsunnahar Sr said both sides will be under pressure and the team that capitalises on its chances will come out on top.

Paris Saint-Germain stars Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos insisted their team are ravenous for European glory ahead of Saturday's Champions League final clash with Arsenal after tasting success last season.

The glass lens no longer seemed like an ordinary piece of equipment. It felt like the frozen gaze of the entire world -- and staring directly into it was a fallen god reciting the mantra of his own resurrection.

The lavish lobby of Planet Hollywood Beach Resort at Utorda Beach in Goa was buzzing with activity on Friday afternoon. The cheerful presence of the Indian players added even more life to the atmosphere as the Blue Tigresses moved around in relaxed spirits.

After a remarkable 14-year spell in charge capped by one World Cup triumph and another run to the final, Didier Deschamps is hoping to go out on a high as he gets ready to step down as France coach following the upcoming tournament in North America.

Former Italy under-20 international Cristian Volpato has decided to represent Australia and will join the Socceroos' training camp in Los Angeles ahead of the World Cup, Football Australia said on Friday.

Lionel Messi will turn 39 during the upcoming World Cup and could have been forgiven for quitting international football after leading Argentina to glory in Qatar in 2022, but he remains his country's talisman as they aim to retain the trophy in North America.

The 31-year-old issued an impassioned proclamation of his patriotism last week, triggering Monday's appeal from Vice President Abdolkarim Hosseinzadeh.

Switched to the number nine position instead of the wing against Maldives on Thursday, she found the net in just 11 seconds.

The English coach was also critical of the approach Maldives showed throughout the match.

"It's not a bad thing to cancel your wedding for – it only happens every four years," the 27-year-old keeper told New Zealand media.

The tournament expanding to 48 teams from 32 helped propel Jordan, a country of 12 million people with a creaking football infrastructure, to their maiden finals.