A star striker for United in his playing days, Van Nistelrooy was appointed as Ten Hag's assistant coach last July, taking interim charge when his fellow Dutchman was sacked in October.

FIFA suspended the Pakistan Football Federation on Thursday after the recently elected PFF Congress rejected the constitutional amendments proposed by the global football body.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes Marcus Rashford was unable to see football the way Amorim sees it before the unwanted England striker was shipped out of Old Trafford.

Barcelona displayed their devastating attacking prowess in a 5-0 victory over Valencia in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Thursday, a dominating performance which manager Hansi Flick said epitomised what he wants from his team.

Former Spain international Sergio Ramos has joined Mexican side Monterrey on a one-year deal, the club said on Thursday.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou conceded his under-strength squad were no match for a rampant Liverpool as the Reds progressed to the League Cup final with a 4-0 win on Thursday.

Ferran Torres hit a hattrick as Barcelona routed Valencia 5-0 on Thursday to cruise into the Copa del Rey semifinals.

In a unique move and a massive recognition, Bangladesh national women's football team were yesterday announced as a recipient of the Ekushey Padak 2025, the second-highest civilian honour of the country, alongside 14 other individuals for their contributions in various fields.

The government has announced the names of 14 eminent citizens and the Bangladesh women’s national football team for the Ekushey Padak 2025 in recognition of their contributions to their respective fields.

Bangladesh Football Federation’s (BFF) senior vice-president Imrul Hasan said that discipline was the biggest factor in deciding the recommendations made in the report over the feud between the women's football team and its head coach Peter Butler.

Ruben Amorim says he and his Manchester United players are "fighting" for their jobs in the final months of the season after a chastening campaign so far.

Spanish La Liga club Real Betis launched a new kit made out of an invasive algae on Thursday to raise awareness of an ecological crisis on the Andalucian coast.

Section 144 imposed around the venue in Rangpur

The biggest movers in the European window were Manchester City, who have bolstered their squad right across the board.

The 36-year-old spent 16 years at Spanish giants Madrid, winning six La Liga titles and five Champions League trophies.

Arsenal lacked their usual composure, according to manager Mikel Arteta, as his side bowed out of the League Cup semi-final with a 4-0 aggregate defeat by Newcastle United on Wednesday.

Joao Felix helped AC Milan into the Italian Cup semi-finals with his first goal for the seven-time European champions in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Roma.

Fourth division Stade Briochin stunned top-flight Nice 2-1 to reach the French Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday with a performance the minnows' coach admitted was beyond his "wildest dreams".

The Urbano Caldeira stadium erupted in celebration as jubilant and tearful fans lit up their mobile phones to give the striker, who left the club 12 years ago, a hero's welcome before kick-off.

Ancelotti rested several key starters ahead of Saturday's LaLiga derby against Atletico Madrid and next-week's Champions League playoff clash at Manchester City.