
Jorge Messi, Father and Manager of Football Star Lionel Messi, Dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father and influential figure in Lionel Messi's life, has passed away at the age of 68.
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Jorge Messi, the father and influential figure in Lionel Messi's life, has passed away at the age of 68.

South Korean police conducted a raid on the Korea Football Association as part of a widening investigation into the recruitment of former coach Hong Myung-bo.

Newcastle United has appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach following Eddie Howe's departure.
After a lengthy doping ban, Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk is set to return to the team, with manager Xabi Alonso emphasizing support and a gradual reintegration.

Brazil striker Richarlison scored a 90th-minute winner as 10-man Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-1 in a feisty pre-season friendly in Sydney.

Chelsea's Brazilian striker Joao Pedro is eager to make up for missing the World Cup, impressing new manager Xabi Alonso with a hat-trick in a pre-season friendly.

Roberto Mancini has been reappointed as the head coach of Italy's national football team, tasked with reviving the Azzurri who have missed the last three World Cups.

Chelsea's new manager Xabi Alonso started his tenure with a thrilling 6-4 win against Western Sydney Wanderers, thanks to a late hat-trick by Brazilian striker Joao Pedro.

After a standout World Cup performance, Cape Verde's Vozinha is set to join Chilean club Colo Colo.

The French Football Federation will announce the new coach of the national team on July 28, with Zinedine Zidane widely expected to take the role.

Victoria Sporting Club and Chawkbazar Kings emerged victorious in their respective matches in the Second Division (U-18) Football League.

The Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board has directed all madrasas to form football teams for the upcoming Prime Minister's Gold Cup Football Tournament 2026.

Kevin Keegan, a legendary figure in English football known for his illustrious career as a player and manager, has died aged 75.

The football world mourns the loss of a true legend.

Iran has congratulated Spain on its World Cup victory, highlighting the global happiness it brought to those opposing the United States and Israel.

Madrid is in full national colours as Spain prepares to face Argentina in the World Cup final.

A 17-year-old Palestinian footballer died a week after being shot during an Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank.

Brazil's National Human Rights Council has called on the UN and FIFA to take action against the rampant racism witnessed during the 2026 World Cup.

A jersey worn by soccer legend Pele in the 1958 World Cup final has become the second most expensive sports jersey ever sold.

A 'Little World Cup' football tournament for children was inaugurated today at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology.

A 'Little World Cup' football tournament, organized by Kin School at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), was inaugurated today.

Dilkusha Sporting Club, Kingstar Sporting Club, and Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) emerged victorious in their respective matches in the Second Division (U-18) Football League held at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur.

Lamine Yamal remains confident and unafraid ahead of Spain's World Cup semi-final clash against France.

FIFA has confirmed there is no evidence to suggest England's Jude Bellingham's goal against Norway in the World Cup quarter-final should have been disallowed due to the ball allegedly striking a camera cable.

South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who played in the ongoing World Cup, has died at the age of 25.

Brazilian football star Vinicius Junior has apologized to fans for the national team's shock World Cup elimination by Norway and vowed to restore Brazil's football glory.
The United Nations has condemned Paraguayan lawmaker Celeste Amarilla's 'racist and dehumanising' remarks about French football star Kylian Mbappe as 'despicable' and reflective of a broader issue of racism in sports.

Bikrampur Kings, Jatrabari Jhotika Sangsad, and Chawkbazar Kings claimed victories in their respective matches in the Second Division (U-18) Football League held today at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur.

Gianni Infantino insists FIFA's disciplinary process remains independent following Donald Trump's intervention to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun.

Brazil's football federation has defended the integrity of a referee criticized by US President Donald Trump following FIFA's reversal of a red card given to US striker Folarin Balogun.
