Bangladesh in Pot 4 for AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers draw
Bangladesh have been placed in Pot 4 for the forthcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers draw, scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur on May 29.
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Spurs edge United to win Europa League
Brennan Johnson's scrambled goal ended a 17-year Tottenham trophy drought with a battling 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
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Alfaz owes Mohammedan鈥檚 success to everyone
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Serie A title deciders to be played Friday
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Ballon d'Or to feature equal men's and women's awards
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Gary Lineker to leave BBC after social media 'error'
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Europa League golden ticket offers United, Spurs salvation
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Bangladesh U-19s suffer penalty heartbreak against India
Bangladesh failed to retain the title of the SAFF Under-19 Championship as they lost to India in the final 4-3 on penalties at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday.
Everton beat Southampton in emotional farewell to Goodison
Everton said goodbye to Goodison Park in style with a 2-0 Premier League win over Southampton thanks to a double for Iliman Ndiaye on an emotional Sunday in Merseyside.
Palace stun City to win FA Cup for first time
Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City on Saturday to win the FA Cup for the first time as Eberechi Eze sealed a 1-0 victory that piled on the misery for Pep Guardiola's troubled side.
Villa sink Spurs to bolster bid to reach Champions League
Aston Villa bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League as they beat Tottenham 2-0 to climb into the Premier League's top five on Friday.
BFF imposes six-month ban on Saad
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Argentine police move to raid medical company in charge of Maradona care
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Bologna end 51-year wait for glory with Italian Cup triumph
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Sampdoria relegated to Serie C for first time
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Lula says Brazil has 'capable' coaches, reacting to Ancelotti hire
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Departing Ancelotti has 'no problem' with Madrid
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Three reasons Ancelotti can succeed with Brazil
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will take the reins of the Brazil national team on May 26, aiming to lead the team to World Cup glory next year for the first time since 2002. Previous coach Dorival Junior was sacked in March after a 4-1 thumping by rivals Argentina in qualifying. Here, AFP Sport considers three reasons he could prove successful with the record five-time world champions:
Guardiola says City season has been toughest in management
Pep Guardiola admits this season has been the toughest of his 16-year managerial career as Manchester City's Premier League title challenge collapsed and they exited the Champions League early.
BFF fines 3 leading BPL clubs
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Salah voted Football Writers' Player of the Year
Mohamed Salah won the Football Writers' Association Player of the Year award for the third time on Friday after inspiring Liverpool's march to a record-equalling 20th English title.
Alonso confirms Leverkusen exit at end of season
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso confirmed Friday he will leave the club at the end of the season, amid reports linking him to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Thrilling PSG home in on elusive Champions League trophy
Paris Saint-Germain's achievement in reaching the Champions League final is vindication for the club's decision to abandon its policy of amassing superstars and instead put faith in a hungry young team led by Luis Enrique.
Defiant Arteta says Arsenal were best team in Champions League
Mikel Arteta defiantly insisted Arsenal were the best team in the Champions League this season despite their semi-final exit against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.