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Departing Spurs captain Son in tears on emotional evening

Departing Tottenham captain Son Heung-min was in tears and his team-mates threw him in the air on an emotional evening in his native South Korea on Sunday.

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'Went into games knowing we would struggle’

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has opened up about the anxiety and frustration he experienced last season, admitting he would often travel to matches fearing the worst for his team.

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Butler gets his players ‘moving’ in Vientiane

Bangladesh coach Peter Butler got his ‘players moving’ through the first practice session in Vientiane on Sunday morning, a day after reaching the Laos capital for the upcoming AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers.

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Bayern midfielder Pavlovic suffers eye socket fracture

Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering an eye socket fracture in training, the German club said.

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Transfer window heats up as clubs go big

The football summer transfer window is in full swing, with clubs across the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 making significant moves to strengthen their squads for the 2025–26 season. High-profile transfers and intense speculation dominate the headlines as teams vie for top talent and address key areas, while several major sagas continue to unfold.

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Marta magic, shootout drama seal Brazil's ninth Women's Copa America title

Brazil great Marta forced extra time with a late equaliser and the veteran struck again in the 105th minute to seemingly seal victory.

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Miami advance in Leagues Cup amid Messi injury concern

The 38-year-old Argentine superstar forward appeared to be having treatment on his upper right leg or groin before making his exit under his own power and walking to the locker room.

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'Abahani will always remain a cherished chapter in my life'

After six remarkable years with one of the most iconic football clubs in Bangladesh, Mohammad Ridoy has decided to turn a new page in his professional journey.

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Hansi Flick ‘fascinated’ by newest La Masia star

Barcelona started preseason on the right foot with a convincing 3–1 win against Japanese outfit Vissel Kobe and a number of bright performances from fringe players getting their first chance with the senior team.

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Ronaldo set to play in Spain again

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to lace up his boots on Spanish soil for the first time in three years when Al Nassr take on Almería in a pre-season friendly.

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'Don’t end on a miss': Rubin carries Maradona lesson, Guatemala’s World Cup hopes

Rubin added that Maradona’s love for the game was impossible to miss.

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Hampton’s ‘fairy tale’ hour in 4k clarity

Born with a serious eye condition (strabismus) that affects her depth perception, she was advised early on to stay away from football.

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Women's Euro 2025 champions return to heroes' welcome

The Lionesses were whisked straight to 10 Downing Street, the working home of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer which was decked out in England flags.

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Relegated Dhaka Wanderers may return to BPL if Fakirerpool fail to lift transfer ban

The Professional League Management Committee of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has decided to allow relegated side Dhaka Wanderers Club to participate in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), should Fakirerpool Young Men's Club fail to lift their ongoing transfer ban.

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Kings appoint Brazilian coach Sergio Farias ahead of AFC Challenge League campaign

Five-time Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings have appointed seasoned Brazilian coach Sergio Farias as their new head coach as they prepare for their AFC Challenge League campaign — the newly introduced third tier of continental club football in Asia.

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England's remarkable Euro 2025 success a triumph for 'incredible' Wiegman

The Dutch coach has now firmly established herself as one of the greatest in the women's game.

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‘Tough times don’t last’: Kelly’s tears of triumph after Euro heroics

"There were a lot of tears at full-time especially when I saw my family because those are the people who got me through those dark moments," Kelly said on Sunday.

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'Don't see young players coming through in men's team'

Peter Butler, the successful coach of Bangladesh women's football team, bared all in a freewheeling interview with The Daily Star's Atique Anam. The former West Ham United midfielder spoke about his football methodology, plans for the future, the shortcomings of the federation, men's football, and the controversies he has found himself in.

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