Safonov saved four penalties in the shootout to hand the European champions the Intercontinental Cup title after a 1-1 draw with Flamengo in the final on Wednesday.

Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United can win the Premier League far sooner than the 10 or 11 years that Alex Ferguson fears it could take.

Bangladesh fans will get a chance to witness the FIFA World Cup trophy close up front as the most coveted silverware in the world of football will make a stop in Dhaka on January 14, 2026, as part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola.

The Women's Bangladesh Cricket League T20 tournament (WBCL) is set to begin on Monday, with national team skipper Nigar Sultana Joty and pacer Marufa Akter returning to the domestic fold after sitting out the Women's National Cricket League.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta let rip at his players following their 2-1 Premier League home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, saying their "horrible defensive habits" made the margin of victory narrower than it should have been.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick praised his club’s famed academy after a 2-0 LaLiga victory over Osasuna at the Camp Nou, highlighting the impact of several young players in the defence.

Scenes of chaos unfolded at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Friday as Lionel Messi was forced to leave the venue barely 20 minutes after arriving, following crowd unrest and a breakdown in security arrangements.

Lionel Messi’s India visit began in Kolkata on Friday, where the Argentine legend met Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in a crossover moment that lit up social media and thrilled fans across fandoms.

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is reportedly set to retire from professional football after doctors discovered a heart-related issue following a collapse during training with Brazilian club Sao Paulo, according to multiple media reports.

For the popular Black and Whites, the match is more than just three points -- it is an opportunity to turn the tables on the dominant Kings and close the six-point gap separating them from the summit.

Within South Asia, Bangladesh remain third behind India and Nepal.

Madueke, who joined the club from Chelsea in July, has netted three times in two Champions League matches - the first in a 3-1 win over Bayern Munich last month following his return from a knee injury.

City’s win lifted them to 13 points and kept their hopes of a top-eight finish firmly within reach.

BSRM, a leading steel manufacturer, has become the development partner of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) for the next 10 years, with both organisations pledging to work towards meaningful and lasting development aimed at strengthening the foundations of Bangladeshi football and securing its long-term future.

Brazil and Scotland’s World Cup 2026 meeting will mark the fifth time they have met in the group phase, making it the joint most-played fixture at this stage.

This will be the 15th meeting between the two sides in the Champions League.

Messi became the first player to win back-to-back MLS MVP awards and only the second player in the league to capture two MVP awards after Preki in 1997 and 2003.

From Liverpool’s gritty late win at the San Siro to Bayern Munich and Barcelona’s stirring comebacks, the round was defined by resilience, narrow margins and decisive moments in the final third. 

If Mbappe is unable to play against City on Wednesday, it would be a big blow for coach Xabi Alonso, with Spanish media reporting that a defeat would lead to his dismissal.

Following gross mismanagement, crowd trouble, assaults on journalists and failure to pay the agreed share of ticket and sponsorship revenue, the National Sports Council (NSC) on Tuesday revoked the permission granted to AF Boxing Promotion International Limited to use the National Stadium for the AFB Latin-Bangla Super Cup.