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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. 

FIFA Club World Cup: All you need to know

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

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.

US immigration, border agents to be deployed at Club World Cup: report

NBC television's Miami affiliate reported that members of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) along with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) would be on duty at Saturday's opener between Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Egypt's Al Ahly.

Alonso's new-look Real Madrid aiming for Club World Cup glory

The 43-year-old Spaniard, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti at the helm, along with new arrivals Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen add a fresh look to a team that emerged battered and bruised from a domestic season dominated by bitter rivals Barcelona.

Countdown begins: 13 in, 35 to go for FIFA World Cup 2026

So far, 13 teams have sealed their place. Alongside co-hosts Canada, Mexico, and the USA, ten more countries have booked their spots:

US begins uneasy World Cup countdown

Celebrities and soccer stars were due to walk the red carpet at the Fox Studio Lot in Los Angeles - one of the host cities - for the year-to-go event there, a day after President Trump deployed Marines and the National Guard to quell protests.

Almada: The making of Argentina’s midfield maestro

The 24-year-old from Fuerte Apache, long tagged as a “gamble” in Argentina’s setup, has finally shed that label and cemented his place as a genuine national team player.

Hamza urges fans to ‘stay positive’ after Singapore loss

“Not the result we wanted! But we can be proud as a team and as a nation!! We need to stay positive because we’re only just getting started and inshaAllah we will be where we want to be very soon!” Hamza wrote in a heartfelt social media post after the match.

June 9, 2025
June 9, 2025

Premier League's first Black referee Rennie dies aged 65

Uriah Rennie, the first Black referee in the Premier League, has died aged 65, the Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association said on Sunday.

June 9, 2025
June 9, 2025

Nations League victors Portugal toast Ronaldo's 'winner mentality'

Cristiano Ronaldo's coach and team-mates praised his leadership after Sunday's Nations League final win over Spain in Munich.

June 9, 2025
June 9, 2025

'Nothing is better than winning for Portugal': Ronaldo rejoices in winning Nations League

The triumph, which left the five-times Champions League winner in tears, was Ronaldo's third on the international stage, accompanying his 2016 European Championship and 2019 Nations League winners' medals.

June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

Bangladeshi-origin Nabil called up in Qatar football team

Bangladeshi-origin footballer Nabil Irfan has earned a call-up to the Qatar men’s national team after head coach Julen Lopetgui summoned him for their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Uzbekistan on June 10.

June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

Neymar tests positive for Covid-19

Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr has tested positive for Covid-19, confirmed his club Santos today.

June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

2026 World Cup contenders: How are they shaping up?

Only eight countries have won the World Cup in 22 editions up to the most recent tournament in Qatar, when Argentina defeated France on penalties in an epic final.

June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

Singapore arrive in Dhaka for AFC Asian Cup qualifier

The match has already sparked significant excitement among local fans, fueled by the prospect of seeing English-born midfielder Hamza Choudhury and Canada-based Shamit Shome play together for the home side. 

June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

Ronaldo downplays duel with Yamal ahead of Nations League final

The final [Monday, 1am Bangladesh Time] in Munich has been framed as a showdown between veteran Ronaldo, 40, one of the game's biggest names, and 17-year-old Yamal, the most exciting young talent in world football.

June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

Kane spares England's blushes against minnows Andorra

Thomas Tuchel's side were booed off by England fans in the RCDE Stadium after failing to impress against a team ranked 173rd in the world.

June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

Ballon d'Or 'should go to Champions League winner': Ronaldo

France coach Didier Deschamps backed Dembele for the award, saying "considering the season Ousmane is having, he deserves it and that's all I wish for him".