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Expat talent Zayyan joins Bangladesh U-23 camp to boost Asian Cup push

Zayyan Ahmed, a USA-based footballer, has joined the Bangladesh Under-23 national team camp as part of the squad’s preparations for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in September.

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Liverpool's £110 million offer for Isak rejected by Newcastle

Newcastle have rejected Liverpool's opening bid to sign unsettled Sweden striker Alexander Isak, according to reports on Friday.

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Former India player Jamil named national football coach

Former India player Khalid Jamil was on Friday appointed coach of the struggling national men's football team, a month after Spain's Manolo Marquez stepped down following poor results.

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Galatasaray break Turkish transfer record to sign Osimhen from Napoli

Galatasaray have signed striker Victor Osimhen from Serie A side Napoli for 75 million euros (85.74 million dollars), the Super Lig champions announced on Thursday, making the Nigerian the most expensive incoming transfer in Turkish soccer.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Visa cardholders to get first shot at tickets

Due to anticipated high demand, FIFA World Cup tickets are released in phases, each via a different process.

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AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers / SAFF champs set for Laos assignment

Eight group winners and three best runners-up from the qualifiers will join hosts Thailand for the 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup.

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Begiristain leaves role as Manchester City Director of Football

Begiristain previously served as Barcelona's Director of Football for seven years until 2010. 

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West Ham's Paqueta cleared of betting charges

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission, the club announced on Thursday.

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Champions crowned, future stars discovered

The National Stadium yesterday witnessed the jubilant celebrations of the Rajshahi Division girls, who emerged as champions in the National Gold Cup Football Tournament with an emphatic 3-0 win over the once-strong Mymensingh Division in the final.

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Messi nets free-kick winner as Inter Miami stun Porto at Club World Cup

A Lionel Messi trademark free-kick earned Inter Miami a shock 2-1 comeback win against Porto in the Club World Cup on Thursday.

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Palmeiras ease past Al Ahly in Club World Cup

Palmeiras drew first blood in Club World Cup Group A with a 2-0 victory over Al Ahly on Thursday in New Jersey.

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Man City fined £1 mn after delayed Premier League kick-offs

Manchester City have been fined more than £1 million by the Premier League over delayed kick-offs in nine matches last season.

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Gold Cup lights path for next wave

Amid the gleam of trophies and medals, what stood out most was the promise of tomorrow, as both girls and boys showed flashes of future stardom.

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Real Madrid star Mbappe hospitalised with stomach bug

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is being treated in hospital in the United States after suffering a stomach bug, the Spanish giants said on Thursday.

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IFIC signs MoU with Kalsindur Football Academy

IFIC Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under ‘Future of Tomorrow: Powered by IFIC’ initiative with Kalsindur Football Academy located in Dhobaura, Mymensingh on Wednesday.

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Donnarumma warns PSG 'hungry' for more success at Club World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma warned Wednesday that the newly crowned European champions were "hungry" for more success at the Club World Cup as they prepared to face Brazil's Botafogo.

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Messi fit to face Porto: Mascherano

A video emerged of Messi touching his left leg during the session on Wednesday, but Mascherano confirmed the veteran forward was ready for Miami's second Group A match in Atlanta.

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Juventus thump Al Ain in Club World Cup after Trump visit

The Italian giants, who sent a delegation to visit US President Donald Trump at the White House earlier in the day, cruised to the top of Group G above Manchester City, who beat Wydad AC earlier on.

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