The Reds, dominant for much of the season, faltered in decisive moments, first seeing their Champions League dreams dashed by Paris Saint-Germain, then losing the League Cup final to a resurgent Newcastle United.

The 19-year-old Dutch-born Huijsen, who is having an impressive season with Bournemouth as they chase European football, represented the Netherlands at youth levels before switching to Spain Under-21s.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi side Al Nassr were on Monday drawn against last season's runners-up Yokohama F-Marinos of Japan in the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League.

Hamza Choudhury was overwhelmed by his ‘long time coming’ homecoming to Bangladesh and said he is optimistic about starting his Bangladesh career with a win over India.

Hamza Choudhury has landed at the Sylhet Osmani International Airport on Monday morning and is heading towards his ancestral village Snanghat of Bahubal Upazila, Habiganj for a long-awaited homecoming.

Trailing by two goals, the Catalan giants mounted a remarkable turnaround, with Yamal netting in the 92nd minute and Ferran Torres sealing the victory in the 98th. The win saw Barca leapfrog Madrid, who had briefly taken the lead in the standings following their victory over Villarreal on Saturday.

Veteran Haiti international Fafa Picault headed in the winning goal in the 89th minute to give Miami a precious victory that extended their unbeaten start to the season.

Roared on by a sea of fans clad in black and white, Newcastle took complete control of the match seven minutes after the break when Swedish forward Isak swept a shot past Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Bangladesh’s new “Hridoye Bangladesh” football jersey, designed by Tasmit Afiyat Arny, blends heritage with innovation. Featuring water lily motifs, river lines, and a bold typography design, it challenges traditional red-green norms while ensuring functionality, sustainability, and national pride.

Merino scored in the 20th minute when he stooped to flick his looping header over Robert Sanchez in the Chelsea goal after a Martin Odegaard corner.

Antonio Conte's side are level on 61 points with reigning champions Inter after a largely lacklustre performance which with better finishing would have still been enough for victory on the Venetian Lagoon.

With 31 goals across all competitions this season, Mbappe has now surpassed Brazilian icon Ronaldo’s tally from his debut campaign in 2002-03.

For generations of Geordies, these bronze figures are more than mere sculptures—they are symbols of hope, nostalgia, and an undying connection to a football club that has endured decades of heartache.

Following Real's 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal, thanks to Kylian Mbappe's brace, the coach was concerned about his side's physical condition following Wednesday's shootout win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk said winning a second League Cup trophy on Sunday against Newcastle United would give him a place among the captains who had achieved great things at the Premier League club.

During the shootout, Alvarez slipped and the VAR spotted that his left foot touched the ball slightly before he kicked it with his right. With only one touch permitted, the penalty, which would have levelled the shootout at 2-2, was chalked off.

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid face off again tonight at the Metropolitano for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, with Los Blancos holding a 2-1 advantage after a thrilling first-leg encounter.

Champions Los Blancos hold a 2-1 first leg lead ahead of their visit to city rivals Atletico's Metropolitano stadium.

"It was the best game of football I have ever been involved in. It was an incredible performance, especially if you compare it with last week," said Slot.

Maradona died on November 25, 2020, aged 60, while recovering at home from brain surgery for a blood clot, after decades battling cocaine and alcohol addictions.