The Catalan giants, entertainers in attack and risk-takers at the back, triumphed with three games to spare, sitting 14 points ahead of second-place Los Blancos.

Just a month left before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, but as anticipation builds for football’s grandest stage, anxiety is proving an equally dominant emotion.

The German coach said his mother called him in the morning to tell him that his father had died.

Hansi Flick's side moved to an unassailable 91 points, 14 clear of second-placed Real with three games remaining.

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen blasted the controversial decision to disallow Callum Wilson's stoppage-time goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Fortis FC and Bangladesh Police FC have moved ahead of traditional powerhouses Abahani and Bashundhara Kings in the race for AFC club licensing.

Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title in controversial fashion as a hugely contentious decision to disallow Callum Wilson's stoppage-time goal handed the leaders a vital 1-0 win against West Ham on Sunday.

Bangladesh has expressed interest in inviting renowned Italian footballers and clubs to visit the country and play friendly matches as part of efforts to strengthen cultural and sporting ties with Italy.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick's father has died ahead of the Clasico, the Catalan club said in a statement on Sunday.

The FIFA World Cup is more than just a football tournament held every four years -- it is a vibrant global spectacle that often transcends the battles on the pitch. Yet, the excitement surrounding the tournament is not confined to goals or trophy triumphs alone.

The French forward has been recovering from a hamstring injury and trained with his teammates on Friday, but he was not on the squad list issued by the club on social media.

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona need just a draw in the Clasico to secure their 29th LaLiga title.

Messi has 59 goals and 41 assists since joining Inter Miami late in the 2023 season.

And it is not just ticket prices that have spiralled.

Manchester City kept their slender Premier League title hopes alive as Jeremy Doku inspired a 3-0 win against Brentford on Saturday.

With each nation allowed up to 26 players, the tournament could feature as many as 1,248 footballers — the largest player pool in World Cup history.

Liverpool remained fourth in the table with 59 points from 36 games, a step closer to Champions League qualification, while Chelsea are in ninth with 49 points from the same number of matches.

Shayak Dost struck twice as Brothers Union eased their relegation concerns with a crucial 3-1 victory over Rahmatganj MFS in their Bangladesh Football League match at the Muktijuddho Smriti Stadium on Saturday.

He helped Inter win the Serie A title this season, proving a super sub for the Italian club with five league goals.

Iran's football federation said on Saturday that the men's national team will take part in the 2026 World Cup this summer, but demanded that joint hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada agree to its conditions amid the Middle East war.