Football

28-0: Bangladesh quartet run riot as Paro smash Bhutan league record

The Bangladeshi quartet accounted for 24 of the 28 goals between them in a staggering display of dominance at the Samtse Artificial Turf.
15 May 2025, 13:03 PM

If Barca win, we'll congratulate them, and if they don't, we'll stay in the fight: Real's Ancelotti

Defending champions Real Madrid may well lose the LaLiga title race to archrivals Barcelona tonight, but Los Blancos were happy to keep the fight alive for another day with a last-gasp 2-1 home win over Mallorca on Wednesday.
15 May 2025, 06:17 AM

Teen sensations Yamal and Mastantuono need space to develop: Trezeguet

"Yamal is a pure, unique talent, a player who has proven to be different from the rest. He grew up in Barcelona's academy, where the 'Lionel Messi' identity is very present, so these kids copy that format," Trezeguet, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, told reporters.
15 May 2025, 04:02 AM

Brazil legends believe Ancelotti can spark glory

"If we changed four coaches in less than three years, something isn't working (...) In my opinion, Ancelotti was brought in to get results, so we have to help him," said Dunga, a World Cup winner with Brazil in 1994 and former coach of the national team.
15 May 2025, 03:38 AM

Wasting a golden generation?

Unless reconciliation happens -- unless Butler and the BFF work to reintegrate the veterans and unify the squad -- Bangladesh could head into the Asian qualifiers at risk of squandering hard-won momentum.
15 May 2025, 03:30 AM

Real Madrid delay Barca celebrations with late win over Mallorca

Real Madrid snatched a last-gasp 2-1 win over Real Mallorca on Wednesday to delay Barcelona's title celebrations.
14 May 2025, 21:42 PM

Bologna end 51-year wait for glory with Italian Cup triumph

Bologna ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy on Wednesday after winning the Italian Cup with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan, who slumped to yet another painful defeat in a horror season.
14 May 2025, 21:33 PM

Champions League return more important than Europa glory, says Amorim

A return to Europe's elite tournament is estimated to be worth at least £70 million ($93 million) to United and would allow Amorim more resources to rebuild his squad.
14 May 2025, 18:16 PM

Former Italian champions Sampdoria relegated to Serie C for first time

Sampdoria dropped down to the third tier of Italian football for the first time on Tuesday after a goalless draw with Juve Stabia consigned them to the lowest point in their history.
14 May 2025, 09:30 AM

Milan's Conceicao embraces pressure ahead of Coppa Italia final

AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao urged his players to embrace the pressure ahead of Wednesday's Coppa Italia final as he stressed the importance of ending a tough season on a high.
14 May 2025, 07:30 AM

Group champions Bangladesh face Nepal in semis

Bangladesh will face Nepal in the semifinals while India will square up against Maldives in the other last-four battle of SAFF U-19 Championship.
14 May 2025, 05:21 AM

‘Very proud of you’: Ronaldo hails son’s Portugal debut

The 14-year-old forward, who plays for Al Nassr’s academy, came on as a substitute in the 54th minute with Portugal already leading 3-0, thanks to a hat-trick from Braga’s Rafael Cabral. Ronaldo Jr wore the iconic No. 7 shirt, the same number his father famously wore during his glittering career.
14 May 2025, 03:38 AM

Brazil legend Marta returns for Japan friendlies

Widely considered the greatest female footballer of all time, the number 10 last wore the Brazil jersey in the Olympic final, losing 1-0 to the United States on August 10 in Paris.
14 May 2025, 03:16 AM

PWD eye glory after remarkable comeback

Once a dominant force before and after the country's liberation, the 70-year-old club is now eyeing a return to its former glory.
14 May 2025, 03:00 AM

Sweet 16: Barcelona’s future is now

As Barcelona stood on the edge of another dark era, history will recall that it was the youth who pulled them back -- and how.
14 May 2025, 01:11 AM

Lula says Brazil has 'capable' coaches, reacting to Ancelotti hire

Brazil doesn't need foreigners to coach its national football team, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday following the appointment of Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti to head the Selecao.
13 May 2025, 20:35 PM

BCB seeks government clearance to finalise Pak tour

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will seek government clearance before finalising their upcoming tour of Pakistan, which includes five T20Is scheduled for later this month.
13 May 2025, 14:47 PM

Departing Ancelotti has 'no problem' with Real

"Football, like life, is an adventure that begins and ends," added the 65-year-old, who also lifted the European Cup twice as AC Milan coach.
13 May 2025, 12:07 PM

How much will Carlo Ancelotti earn as Brazil coach?

Ancelotti’s first match in charge of Brazil will be on June 6, when the Seleção face Ecuador in the opening round of South American World Cup Qualifiers.
13 May 2025, 09:27 AM

15,000 Argentine fans to be banned from Club World Cup

Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich handed the United States Embassy in Buenos Aires on Monday a list of 15,000 violent football fans who will be banned from stadiums during the upcoming Club World Cup.
13 May 2025, 05:14 AM