The sale surpasses the $1.33 million paid for a 1958 Alifabolaget Pele card in 2022, making it the most expensive soccer card on record.

"I hope next time someone won't remind me of my age anymore!" joked 40-year-old Modric.

Minhazul Karim Shadin’s journey in football began after a setback but with strong family support, he redirected his path towards football.

Paris St Germain delivered a controlled 2-0 victory over RC Lens at home in Ligue 1 on Sunday, with Bradley Barcola scoring both goals.

Barcelona made light of playing in front of just 6,000 fans to thrash Valencia 6-0 in their first home game of the season, with three players netting twice in a goal-scoring carnival.

Manchester City's goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland struck twice in a 3-0 Premier League thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday, giving Pep Guardiola's side bragging rights in the latest edition of the derby.

Mohamed Salah scored a last-gasp penalty against Burnley on Sunday as Liverpool maintained their perfect record to climb back to the top of the Premier League.

Lionel Messi's Panenka penalty miss in Inter Miami's 3-0 defeat against Charlotte FC in an MLS encounter on Saturday reignited comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Alexander Isak is not in Liverpool's squad for their Premier League match at Burnley on Sunday.

Manchester United head into Sunday’s Manchester derby at the Etihad with rare confidence, sitting ahead of local rivals Manchester City in the table for the first time in five years. Ruben Amorim’s side, buoyed by December’s dramatic 2-1 win at the same ground, have shown flashes of progress despite an inconsistent start, while Pep Guardiola’s men are still adjusting to a major squad overhaul that has brought back-to-back defeats. With United desperate to prove their resurgence and City aiming to steady the ship, the derby promises to be a riveting contest.

Inter Miami suffered a 3-0 defeat against Charlotte FC in an MLS game at the Bank of America Stadium on Saturday night after Lionel Messi’s attempted Panenka penalty was saved by goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina.

Thomas Muller scored a hattrick on his birthday and Emmanuel Sabbi added two goals of his own for the Vancouver Whitecaps, who dismantled the visiting Philadelphia Union 7-0 in an MLS encounter on Saturday night.

"What can I say, it's a dream to play and score such a hugely important goal for Juve," said Adzic.

Xabi Alonso's side top the table on 12 points from four games, three ahead of second-placed Athletic Bilbao after they fell 1-0 against Alaves to tarnish their own perfect start.

Spain midfielder Zubimendi's first Arsenal goal, a stunning volley in the 32nd minute, capped a dominant first half for the hosts.

The 2025-26 Federation Cup has pitted defending champions Bashundhara Kings and reigning Bangladesh Premier League champions Mohammedan in the same group during the official draw, which was held at the Bangladesh Football Federation house on Saturday.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick lashed out at the Spanish national team on Saturday after Lamine Yamal was ruled out of his team's La Liga clash against Valencia.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar's physical condition will be crucial for his inclusion in the national team for next year's World Cup, following the 33-year-old forward's omission from recent qualifiers.

Bangladesh have set their sights on reclaiming the title at the regional youth championship as they depart for Sri Lanka today to participate in the SAFF Under-17 Championship, scheduled to begin on September 15 at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is cautiously hopeful that Jude Bellingham could return to action before October as the England midfielder continues his recovery from shoulder surgery.