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Di Maria says 'there's a lot of story left' after returning to boyhood club The names of a few clubs were being heard, and Inter Miami was being talked about. All discussions have stopped. Angel Di Maria has returned to his childhood club. In 1992, at the age of 4, this winger took to the field for Rosario Central. After an 18-year journey in Europe, he returned there again. Di Maria, who has played for all the famous clubs in Europe, returned to his roots and said, 'There are still many stories to be written.' Argentine Primera Division club Rosario Central officially confirmed his return on Thursday. In a video, Rosario tells the story of little Di Maria's long journey. Di Maria playing for the club, becoming an Argentine legend and returning to his home club - all of it is in the video. In the caption of the one-minute-10-second video, Rosario wrote, 'We have more pages left to write a story together.' That story will start writing next season. Howeve...

5 champion clubs, unique Chelsea, 9 clubs in Europe - something English football has never seen before Two English clubs, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, finished the season in style on the European stage. Chelsea won the title by beating Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday night. And a week ago, Tottenham won the Europa League final. Chelsea raised themselves to new heights by winning the Conference League. The London club now has its name in each of Europe's five major trophies. Before winning the Conference League, Chelsea had won the Champions League twice (2011-12 and 2020-21), the Europa League twice (2012-13 and 2018-19), the UEFA Super Cup twice (1998 and 2021) and the Cup Winners' Cup twice (1970-71 and 1997-98). Now, Chelsea is the first and only club to have won each of Europe's five major trophies. On the other hand, this year's Europa League is Tottenham's first major title since 2008. It is not uncommon for two English clubs ...

Neymar to decide on his future next month When the contract of a player with a club comes to an end, various rumors are floating in the air. Such and such a player is going to such and such a club - something like that. For many, nothing is known until the contract expires. His contract with his childhood club Santos will expire on June 30. That is, in a month. But the Brazilian superstar has not yet made any decision. He is not willing to comment on whether he will stay or leave. This time too, he is no exception. Neymar said that he will decide his future after June 12. He also reminded that he will give the same answer every time he is asked. The forward, who joined the Brazilian club on a five-month contract, said, 'I don't know yet. I don't want to answer any more questions about this. I have already said that I don't know. The reason for this is that I am still thinking about it. Stating that he will think about his future after June 12, he said, 'There is no ...

Ronaldo in thoughts of Al Hilal's Club World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo himself has announced that the 'Al Nasr chapter is over'. However, he has also stated that the end of his football journey is not yet. The name CR7 is being discussed in the football transfer market around the Club World Cup that starts on June 15. According to the news outlet Footmarket, Ronaldo's next club could be Al Nasr's league rival Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. The team will participate in the Club World Cup and is looking for a star to replace Neymar. Ronaldo, who is available, could be that star. Earlier, FIFA President Giovanni Infantito said that Cristiano Ronaldo should be in the new format of the Club World Cup. Although there are only a few days left before the start of the tournament, the FIFA President said that the clubs participating in the tournament will definitely find an option. Ronaldo may not miss the opportunity to participate in the FIFA competition if he gets the chance. After...

Lamine Yamal has extended his contract with Barcelona, committing to the club until 2031. Barcelona have confirmed that teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2031 . The 17-year-old forward has been instrumental in Barcelona’s domestic treble-winning season — capturing La Liga , the Copa del Rey , and the Spanish Super Cup — thanks to his explosive dribbling, creativity, and clinical finishing. Yamal netted the decisive goal in a 2-0 victory over Espanyol that sealed Barça’s 28th league title , capping off a campaign where he scored 18 goals and provided a league-best 13 assists . He also played a key role in Barcelona’s run to the Champions League semifinals . The young star’s rise has been meteoric. After helping Spain win the European Championship last summer, he has gone on to make 106 appearances for Barcelona since debuting at Camp Nou in April 2023 — all before turning 18 this July. “In 2031, Lamine Yamal is on...

Bengaluru chases down 228 runs in a storm and wins the qualifier, Pant's century goes in vain Batting 12 times in 13 matches, only 151 runs. Strike rate 107.09. Such were the statistics of Rishabh Pant before playing the last match of this year's IPL. The Indian wicketkeeper of Lucknow Super Giants seemed to have saved everything for the last match. Pant, who was struggling to find himself after losing form in his last match of the season in Lucknow, scored an unbeaten 118 runs in 61 balls. Lucknow, relying on Pant's innings, which was studded with 8 sixes, scored 227 runs for 3 wickets. Even this run was not enough for Lucknow. The Pantras lost to an incredible innings of Jitesh Sharma. Jitesh was unbeaten on 85 runs from 33 balls. And after winning the last match of the first phase, Royal Challengers Bangalore got the opportunity to play the first qualifier. Where their rivals are Punjab Kings. On the other hand, Lucknow, who were eliminated before the playoffs, finished ...

This is the best time to play the best cricket, says Simmons After losing the series to the United Arab Emirates, the Bangladesh team is now in Pakistan. The Bangladesh team is said to be a little behind mentally. However, Tiger coach Phil Simmons says this is the best time to give their best cricket. Simmons said at the press conference, "I don't know if it's the best time to beat Pakistan in T20Is. This is the best time to play our best cricket. We have come to win the series. Pakistan is a dangerous team at any time. It cannot be taken easily. They can play well on any day." Mustafizur Rahman got injured in the match against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Tiger pacer was ruled out of the Pakistan series team due to that finger injury. Khaled Ahmed has entered the team in his place. In response to a question about Fiz, Simmons said, "Yes, Mustafizur is senior now. You will miss your senior pacer. We saw how he bowled in the IPL. We will mi...

'Real will be unstoppable', promises Alonso Real Madrid announced Xabi Alonso as their new coach on Sunday. He was officially introduced on Monday. After that, the former legendary footballer and successful coach at Bayer Leverkusen said in a press conference that Real Madrid will be unstoppable. He said, "We want to bring back the emotion and the joy at the same time. We want those who come to the stadium to enjoy the game. Those who watch on TV to say - this is my Real Madrid. If we can do this, Real Madrid will be unstoppable." Before taking charge of Real, Alonso paid tribute to Carlo Ancelotti. He also mentioned that he would not have been able to reach this stage today if Don Carlo had not mastered him as a coach, "Before talking about the new chapter, I have to remember where I am starting from. I am sitting in Carlo Ancelotti's chair, who left his mark on me. Without his discipline and education, I wouldn't have become Alonso.' Real Madrid hav...

Afi'idara in Jordan to play in tri-nation tournament The Bangladesh women's football team left for Jordan on Monday to play two friendly matches. There, Peter Butler's team will play two matches against hosts Jordan and Indonesia. Then, the Bangladesh women's football team will play in the Asian Cup qualifiers next month. The 30-member Bangladesh team has 23 footballers. The remaining seven are coaching staff. Bangladesh will play two friendly matches against Indonesia on May 31 and Jordan on June 3. After the friendly match in Jordan, Bangladesh will participate in the Asian Cup qualifiers. There, Bangladesh is in Group C. Afeeda Khandaker's opponents are Myanmar, Bahrain and Turkmenistan. The qualifiers will begin on June 23.

Hamza loses, Sunderland in Premier League Hamza Chowdhury's Sheffield United lost 2-1 to Sunderland in the play-off final of the English Football League (EFL) Championship. Sheffield took the lead in the first match in front of 82,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium. But the Black Cats finally won by writing a great comeback story. Through this, they returned to the Premier League after 2017. Sheffield took the lead in the 25th minute of the match through a goal by Tyrese Campbell. They went into the break with the strength of this goal. They had that dominance in the second half as well. They were ahead in terms of creating good scoring opportunities. But due to a lack of good finishing, they had to be content with a one-goal lead. With 14 minutes left in the match, their lead was lost at that very moment. Sunderland equalized through a goal by Spanish forward Eliezer Mayenda. And in the fifth minute of added time, Thomas Watson's goal ensured the team's return to the Premie...

 Shakib, Rishad in Lahore's XI to fight for finals Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United will face each other in the qualifier match of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. In this important match to ensure a ticket to the final, two Bangladeshi cricketers have got a chance in Lahore's XI. Lahore captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has decided to bat first after winning the toss in batting-friendly conditions like Chittagong. Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and legspinner Rishad Hossain have found places in the team. Zaman Khan was dropped from the XI of the last match, and Rishad has got a chance in his place. On the other hand, Mehedi Hasan Miraj has been kept on the reserve bench today. As a result, two of the three Bangladeshis in the XI got a chance to take the field. Islamabad United have made three changes to their team. Haider Ali, Timal Mills and Mohammad Shahzad have been included. Ghazi Ghari, Alex Hales and Ben Duershuis have been dropped. Lahor...

Matthew Ford's record-breaking fifty with 8 sixes Although he is primarily a bowler, Matthew Ford wreaked havoc with the bat. This young West Indies player created history in the second ODI against Ireland in Dublin. He scored a fifty off just 16 balls. In this, Ford shared the record of South African legend AB de Villiers. De Villiers had scored a fifty off 16 balls against the West Indies in Johannesburg in 2015. This time, the 23-year-old Ford has written his name in that record. Towards the end of the team's innings, Ford came out to bat at number eight. Then he rained sixes all over the field. He scored a devastating innings of 58 runs off just 19 balls with 8 sixes and 2 fours, a strike rate of 305.26! All 56 of Ford's runs came from boundaries. That is, 96.55 percent of the runs in the innings came from hitting boundaries. This is a new record in the history of ODIs in terms of runs scored from boundaries in an innings of fifty. The previous highest was Andre Fletche...

Shakib chases big runs in qualifiers In the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the team of Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Miraz and Rishad Hossain, Lahore Qalandars, won the Eliminator match by 6 wickets with 8 balls to spare in Thursday night's match. They sent Karachi Kings away. Although Lahore's team has three Bangladeshi cricketers, only Shakib Al Hasan found a place in the playing eleven. He took 1 wicket for 4 runs in the first over with the ball. But Lahore did not bowl to the experienced Shakib again. He did not have to come out to bat. Karachi batted first and scored 190 runs for 8 wickets. The team's captain and opener David Warner played a brilliant innings of 75 runs off 52 balls. His batting included eight fours and three sixes. Khushdil Shah added 27 runs off 14 balls. In reply, Lahore opener Fakhar Zaman played an innings of 47 runs off 28 balls. He hit five fours and three sixes. Abdullah Shafiq, who got out for three, played a top score of 65 runs. His 35-ball innings ...

Pakistan and India won’t compete in the same group during the World Cup. The T20 World Cup will be held in India and Sri Lanka in February 2026. The Indian cricket team does not want to play in the same group with Pakistan in the ICC event. For this reason, a final decision on this issue will be taken at the ICC annual conference. The ICC annual conference will be held in Singapore from July 17-20. The deterioration of diplomatic relations between the two neighboring countries has limited the cricketing relations between India and Pakistan only to ICC and ACC events. However, the war situation that has arisen between the two neighboring countries after the terrorist attack in Pahelgam on April 22 has raised doubts about the India-Pakistan cricket match in ICC events. According to a PTI report, it is unlikely that these two teams will be seen together in the T20 World Cup next year or in a multinational tournament. In this context, a source in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (...

Real Madrid to bring back Argentine midfielder today Real Madrid's homegrown player is Nico Paz. The Argentine attacking midfielder played 8 matches for Los Blancos last season and scored one goal. However, he was sent on loan to Italian club Como at the beginning of this season. Paz has had a great season there. He played 33 matches under Cesc Fabregas and scored 6 goals. Real Madrid is therefore considering bringing the talented 20-year-old midfielder back home. According to Spanish media, football transfer expert journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Real Madrid board is considering bringing Nico Paz back. Although he is on loan at Como, the Blancos will have to pay 8 million euros to bring him back. Florentino Perez's board has no objection to that condition. Nico Paz was born in Spain. He joined Real Madrid's youth team La Fábrica at the age of 11. Paz made his debut for Real Castella in the 2022 season, scoring 11 goals in 49 appearances before earning a pla...

After agreeing to a new deal with a €1 billion release clause, Lamine Yamal is expected to take over Lionel Messi’s legendary No. 10 jersey at Barcelona this summer. Lamine Yamal is reportedly poised to take over Lionel Messi’s legendary No. 10 shirt at Barcelona this summer, marking a symbolic passing of the torch nearly two decades after Messi’s own rise to stardom. The 17-year-old prodigy—already widely regarded as the most promising talent since Messi—will celebrate his 18th birthday in July by signing a long-term “generational” contract with the Catalan giants. According to Memorabilia1899.co , the deal will include an eye-watering €1 billion (£841 million) release clause, underscoring the club’s belief in Yamal’s future. Currently wearing the No. 19 jersey—ironically the same number Messi wore before switching to No. 10 in 2008—Yamal will take the iconic shirt from Ansu Fati, whose early promise has been derailed by injuries and inconsistency. Fati is expected to leave the club...

Emirates has agreed to play an additional match against Liton's team following the BCB's proposal. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had proposed to organize an additional T20 match against the United Arab Emirates. The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has responded positively to that proposal. As a result, the two teams will play one additional match apart from the two matches in the main schedule. Bangladesh will tour Pakistan after the end of the Emirates series. Due to the recent good relations with Pakistan, both governments want the cricket tour to happen. Therefore, in addition to providing VVIP security to the players, the BCB has been given the freedom to decide on the match schedule. Two possible schedules have been received from the PCB - the first is a proposal to play five matches from May 27 to June 3 to facilitate the celebration of Eid al-Adha. The first two matches will be played in Faisalabad on May 27 and 28. The remaining three matches will be played at the Gad...

Who will make Ancelotti’s first Brazil squad? Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is starting his journey with five-time world champions Brazil this month. The Selecao have two World Cup qualifiers in June. Vinicius is scheduled to take the field against Ecuador on June 6 and Paraguay on June 11, Bangladesh time. Ancelotti has already started preparing the squad for these two matches. Brazilian media TNT Sports has initially named at least eight footballers who are likely to be in Brazil's next squad. Among them are six from Brazilian club Flamengo, a forward from Santos and a midfielder from Sao Paulo. And among these 8 is Oscar. Who last played for Brazil in 2016. Among the initial 8 are Leo Ortiz, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Wesley, Gerson and Pedro from Flamengo. Neymar is from Santos and Oscar is coming to the squad from Sao Paulo. In addition, Ancelotti wants to get his former Real Madrid disciple Casemiro into the team. Real's other two Brazilians Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo are also...

Shakib is eager to return to the field after nearly six months away. Shakib Al Hasan was last seen in the field cricket on November 7 last year. Abu Dhabi has spent about 6 months after the T-Ten League match. Shakib is finally going to get back to field cricket. The all -rounder is now looking forward to getting back to the field just 5 days later. If all goes well, Shakib will be seen in the PSL match tonight. Shakib, who was out of the game for a long time, came from the United States to the United Arab Emirates and practiced himself by practicing his own initiative. And in the meantime the temporary PSL suspended in the Indo-Pakistan conflict opened his forehead. He got the team in Lahore's Calendars for the absence of some players in the back PSL. Lahore will play against Peshawar Zalmi at 9pm in Rawalpindi. Being an all -rounder, Shakib's chances of playing are bright. Shakib himself is facing. Shakib arrived in Islamabad to play PSL, saying, "It is thrilled to come ...

From Newcastle to Mohammedan, 2025 is shaping up to be the year of football's underdogs. Think about it. When you first read the story of David slaying the giant Goliath on Jerusalem soil, didn't you pray for David's victory with all your heart? Times have changed since then, but your support for the underdogs hasn't diminished one bit. Multiple studies have shown that your support for the underdogs is not unusual. Fairness, empathy, and narrative appeal also play a big role here. There are many studies on the subject. 2025 is the year of the underdogs in world football. From European football to Bangladesh, the scene has been the same this year. Newcastle, Bologna, Crystal Palace, and finally Mohammedan of Bangladesh, all of them have the same story of kissing the title despite not being favorites! The story begins with Newcastle. I think this team is a bit inconsistent in this list. Why? Because the team now has a lot of money for the welfare of the Saudis. But if mon...

Messi says he and Ronaldo deserve far more recognition for their accomplishments. Such a duel has never been seen in the history of football. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have given football such a fight for a long time. For more than a decade, these two stars have shaken European football. They have also dominated the Ballon d'Or stage. Now, reaching the end of their career, Messi has remembered the old days. After completing their European journey, both Messi and Ronaldo are now playing outside Europe. They are playing for Inter Miami and Al Nasr respectively. Now, both are no longer at the center of Europe. However, the mutual respect still remains. That was revealed in a recent interview given to the Ballon d'Or account of the French newspaper L'Equipe. Messi recalled their dual reign. Messi said, 'It was always a 'fight', I have to put it in quotation marks. But if you count the game on the field, it was really beautiful. We pushed each other to do be...

 Hurricanes eliminate Capitals to reach Eastern Conference Final. Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal with under two minutes left as the Carolina Hurricanes edged the Washington Capitals 3–1 in Game 5, clinching their second Eastern Conference Final appearance in three seasons. Svechnikov’s eighth goal of the playoffs, assisted by Sean Walker, capped a gritty series where Carolina’s defense and timely scoring proved decisive. Jordan Staal opened the scoring, and Seth Jarvis sealed the win with an empty-netter. Frederik Andersen made 18 saves in another strong outing. Despite a bounce-back goal from Anthony Beauvillier and key stops from Logan Thompson, Washington struggled to generate offense across the series, totaling just seven goals. Carolina now awaits the winner of the Florida–Toronto matchup, with the Panthers holding a 3–2 lead.

Yamal's stunning goal highlights Barcelona's triumph as La Liga champions. A sensational goal from 17-year-old Lamine Yamal and a late finish by Fermín López powered Barcelona to a 2–0 victory over Espanyol on Thursday, securing their 28th La Liga title. The win puts Hansi Flick’s side seven points clear of Real Madrid with two matches remaining, capping off a domestic treble in his debut season. Yamal’s curling effort broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute of a tense derby, echoing his Euro 2024 stunner for Spain, before López sealed the result in stoppage time. Despite hostile scenes from the home crowd, Barcelona celebrated their triumph discreetly, avoiding a repeat of 2023's chaotic scenes at the same ground.

The message BCB received from the government regarding the Pakistan tour The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has received the green signal from the interim government to tour Pakistan. After receiving the government's approval, the Bangladesh team will travel from the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan to play a five-match T20 series as per the pre-scheduled tour schedule. The India-Pakistan conflict had thrown the Bangladesh team's tour into uncertainty. The uncertainty was lifted after the ceasefire. The Bangladesh team, which went to the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday to prepare for this series, will play two T20 matches in Sharjah on May 17 and 19. The government has no objection to playing a five-match T20 series in Pakistan, and the BCB has been informed verbally. The BCB is now waiting to receive the government's letter. Yesterday, BCB director Iftekhar Ahmed Mithu said, "I have received the government's green signal regarding the Pakistan tour. However, I h...

Australian Open lands major win as McIlroy commits for two years. Masters champion Rory McIlroy has signed on to play the next two editions of the Australian Open, delivering a major coup for one of golf’s oldest tournaments. The Northern Irishman, fresh off completing the career Grand Slam at Augusta last month, will compete at Royal Melbourne in December 2025 and at Kingston Heath in 2026. "I'm proud to be committing to the Australian Open for the next two years, especially with it being played on the world-class Melbourne Sandbelt, somewhere I've always wanted to play professionally," McIlroy said in a statement. "The success of the Australian Open is important for the global game, and I'm incredibly confident it will thrive again this year." First held in 1904, the Australian Open boasts a storied history, with legends like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player among past champions. McIlroy previously won the title in 2013, defeating Adam S...

Miraj earns ICC Player of the Month award. Mehedi Hasan Miraj had a great series against Zimbabwe. He got the result of his great performance in the two-Test series this time. He has become the best cricketer of April in the eyes of the ICC. Miraj knew in advance that he is in the running to be the ICC's best player. In this case, his rival was New Zealand's Ben Sears, who took 10 wickets in two ODIs last month. Also on this list was Blessing Mujarabani, who took 9 wickets in the first Test and crushed Bangladesh. However, Miraj has become the best player by leaving them behind. He played two Tests last month. He achieved incredible feats in both matches. He took five wickets in both innings in the first Test. He took a fiver in the last innings of the next Test, before that he got a century. Such a performance with the bat has earned Miraj the best player award. This is the first Massera award in Miraj's career. In total, he is the third Bangladeshi to win this award. Befo...

The BCB is abuzz with preparations for the upcoming vote. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is ringing the bell for voting. Election activities have begun. The BCB elections will be held next October. Three groups have become active in the election campaign before the elections. Like the national elections, the sports arena in Bangladesh is also divided into two. On one side are the BNP-supported organizers, and on the other side are the Awami League supporters. During the fascist regime for the past 15 years, Awami League supporters have unilaterally controlled the sports arena. After Sheikh Hasina fled the country on August 5 last year, the situation in the sports arena has also changed. There has been an increase in the number of new faces in various sports organizations and federations. Since independence, ad hoc committees have been formed in sports federations. The first elections started in the sports arena in 1998. The first elections of this kind were also held in the BCB. Ho...

Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket. On Saturday morning, Indian cricket was rocked by the news that Virat Kohli has officially informed the BCCI of his decision to step away from Test cricket, marking the end of a monumental chapter in the sport. The announcement, made via his Instagram page, left fans across the country stunned and emotional. "As I step away from this format, it's not easy — but it feels right," Kohli wrote. "I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for. I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way." Kohli's departure has already sparked concern among former cricketers, with ex-India coach Lalchand Rajput urging him to reconsider and participate in the upcoming high-stakes Test series against England. Rajput emphasized that Kohli’s prese...

Brian White scored twice as the Vancouver Whitecaps rallied for a 2–2 draw against LAFC, extending their unbeaten streak to 11 matches. Brian White scored twice, including a crucial second-half equalizer, as the Vancouver Whitecaps rallied for a 2–2 draw against LAFC on Sunday, extending their unbeaten streak to 11 matches across all competitions. The Whitecaps (8-1-3) now lead Major League Soccer with 27 points, holding a five-point cushion over Minnesota atop the Western Conference. Their current run includes six wins and five draws. White, who missed last week's win over Real Salt Lake due to a tight hamstring, returned in top form. After pulling one back in the 26th minute, he headed home the tying goal in the 70th off a setup from substitute Ali Ahmed. The brace brings White level at the top of the MLS scoring chart with eight goals, and 13 overall this season in all competitions. LAFC (5-4-3) started strong, with Mark Delgado opening the scoring in the eighth minute and De...

Napoli's title ambitions were dented by a late Genoa equaliser, as Inter moved closer to the top spot. Napoli's Serie A title hopes took a hit on Sunday as they were held to a 2–2 draw at home by Genoa, allowing Inter Milan to close the gap to just one point with two matches remaining in a tightly contested title race. Despite taking the lead twice at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Napoli failed to secure all three points in a match that highlighted both brilliance and frailty. Inter, who won 2–0 earlier in the day against Torino, now sit on 77 points—just behind Napoli’s 78—setting up a nail-biting conclusion to the season. Napoli’s troubles began early when midfielder Stanislav Lobotka limped off with an ankle injury within minutes of kickoff. However, they responded quickly through Romelu Lukaku, who calmly slotted home in the 15th minute after a superb delivery from Scott McTominay. Genoa came close to equalising on the half-hour mark when Andrea Pinamonti's hea...

Boca Juniors edged past Lanús on penalties to secure a spot in the Apertura quarter-finals, despite unrest among the fans. Boca Juniors edged past Lanús with a 4–2 victory in a penalty shootout on Saturday to secure their place in the Argentine Apertura quarter-finals, following a goalless draw at La Bombonera marred by fan unrest. Goalkeeper Agustín Marchesín was the hero of the night, producing a string of vital saves throughout the match and denying Alexis Canelo’s opening penalty in the shootout. After Lanús winger Dylan Aquino fired over the bar, Boca calmly converted their first three spot-kicks. Substitute Milton Giménez sealed the win with the decisive penalty. Despite the progression, the atmosphere at La Bombonera was tense, with fans voicing their frustration over the team’s recent performances, directing chants at players and club management alike. “We definitely need to improve,” said interim coach Mariano Herrón, who took over from Fernando Gago last month. “We achieve...

Champions Bayern Munich secured a 2–0 victory over Gladbach in Thomas Müller’s final home game. Bayern Munich marked the end of an era and the continuation of dominance on Saturday with a 2–0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga, as club legend Thomas Müller played his final home game after 25 years at the club. The 35-year-old Müller, who rose through Bayern’s youth ranks and amassed a historic haul of titles—including 13 Bundesliga crowns and two Champions League trophies—was honored in a pre-match ceremony featuring flowers, a commemorative photo, and warm tributes from club executives. The match marked his 750th appearance for the club in all competitions. After the final whistle, Müller was the first to lift the Bundesliga trophy, handed to him by captain Manuel Neuer. Addressing the crowd, an emotional Müller said, “I loved being a modern gladiator. But I am not sad. I look forward to what is ahead even though it won’t be half as good... The appreciation you gave...