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Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano named as Pakistan coach

Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano has been appointed as head coach of Pakistan's senior and under-23 teams.

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Atalanta's Retegui joins Saudi club Al-Qadsiah

Last season's Serie A top goal-scorer Mateo Retegui has joined Al-Qadsiah from Atalanta, the Saudi club announced on Monday.

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Celebration of supremacy in frames

The images reflect not just a victory, but a proud continuation of a legacy in the making.

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Sagorika's redemption shines bright

It wasn’t just a performance to secure the title; it was a statement of redemption.

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Bangladesh take first steps into international futsal with AFC Qualifiers in sight

Despite having a vibrant underground futsal scene, Bangladesh has severely lacked formal structures, tournaments, and international experience in the sport. That is set to change, as the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has announced its participation in the upcoming AFC Futsal Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled for September.

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Childhood fan Mbeumo joins Man Utd re-build

Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said he "grew up wearing" the Manchester United shirt on Monday  after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year.

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Champions with heavy hearts: Butler, Afeida mourn Uttara tragedy

Head coach Peter Butler and captain Afeida Khandaker expressed their deep sorrow at the Air Force jet crash that occurred in Dhaka’s Uttara earlier in the day.

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‘We are all sad’: Sagorika dedicates goal to Uttara tragedy victims

Before kickoff, players and officials stood in solemn silence, mourning the lives lost in a tragic Bangladesh Air Force jet that crashed into a school building, killing at least 20 and injuring many more.

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De Bruyne signs for Napoli after leaving Man City

Kevin De Bruyne has signed for Napoli as a free agent after being released by Manchester City, the Serie A champions' president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed on Thursday.

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Cunha completes 'dream' Manchester United move

Matheus Cunha said he had "dreamed of wearing the red shirt" of Manchester United after the club confirmed his signing from Wolves on Thursday.

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Real Madrid 'only' team I'd have left Liverpool for: Alexander-Arnold

New Real Madrid signing Trent Alexander-Arnold said he joined the "only" team he would have considered leaving Liverpool for, at his presentation on Thursday.

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Ranking boost for Bangladesh women ahead of Asian qualifiers

The latest rankings, released by FIFA on Thursday, brought welcome news for Bangladesh as they emerged as the only South Asian nation to improve their position. 

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Poland manager Probierz resigns after row with Lewandowski

Poland manager Michal Probierz resigned from his position on Thursday, four days after star striker Robert Lewandowski said he will no longer play for the national team under him.

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‘New Bangladesh’, or the same as a decade ago? 

About 10 years ago, in 2015, the Bangladesh national football team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Singapore in a FIFA friendly match. Tuesday’s identical 2-1 defeat to the same opponent in the Asian Cup Qualifiers at the same ground gives the impression that the men in red and green have remained in the same place they were a decade ago -- despite the inclusion of expatriate players like Hamza Choudhury and Shamit Shome.

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England boss Tuchel interested in contract extension after 2026 World Cup

Thomas Tuchel suggested he is tempted to seek a contract extension as England manager beyond the 2026 World Cup up to the 2028 European Championship, despite his team drawing criticism for recent poor performances.

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Premier League 'under strain' despite record £6.3 bn revenues

The combined revenue of Premier League clubs rose to a record £6.3 billion ($8.5 billion, 7.5 billion euros) in the 2023/24 season, but fan unrest and worsening competitive balance are cause for concern, according to financial experts Deloitte.

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FIFA Club World Cup: All you need to know

The winners of the Club World Cup will receive up to £97m ($125m) from FIFA.

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Bellingham 'special boy' despite 'repulsive' behaviour: Tuchel

"Sometimes you see the rage, the hunger and the fire and it comes out in a way that can be a bit repulsive, for example, for my mother when she sits in front of the TV," said Tuchel in a wide-ranging interview with radio station talkSPORT on Wednesday.

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