Football

Real Madrid boycott Copa del Rey build-up over referee complaints

Real Madrid refused to partake in planned Copa del Rey final related activities on Friday because they were angry at complaints made by the match officials earlier in the day, the club told media in Seville.
25 April 2025, 18:43 PM

Bologna to face Milan in first Coppa Italia final since 1974

Bologna sit fourth in Serie A and look a good bet to return to the Champions League after their disappointing debut appearance in the competition this season. I
25 April 2025, 07:29 AM

Messi muted as Miami stumble in Concacaf semi 1st leg

Messi's impact was limited -- he was quickly closed down by Vancouver and was restricted to an optimistic long-range effort in the 29th minute which flew high over the bar.
25 April 2025, 05:53 AM

'Defiant' Maradona refused hospitalisation, doctor informs death trial

One of the questions at the heart of the trial is whether the decision to allow him to convalesce in a private home instead of a medical facility endangered his life.
25 April 2025, 02:37 AM

'Greatest-ever' Vardy to leave Leicester at end of season

Jamie Vardy will leave former Premier League champions Leicester at the end of the season, the relegated club announced on Thursday, describing the lightning-quick forward as their "greatest-ever player".
24 April 2025, 12:01 PM

18000-plus tickets allocated for Hamza’s first home appearance

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is working towards staging the high-profile clash at the 22,000-capacity stadium.
24 April 2025, 11:54 AM

Nemesis’ Zohad included in BFF’s Marketing Committee

In a move aimed at revamping football in the country, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has announced the formation of a Digital Media Management Committee and a Marketing Committee. Zohad Reza Chowdhury, the vocalist of the Bangladeshi rock band Nemesis, has been appointed as a member of the Marketing Committee.
24 April 2025, 08:12 AM

SAFF Championship deferred to 2026

The 15th edition of the SAFF Championship has been postponed to 2026, with the venue and the tournament format yet to be finalised, the federation announced in a press release on Thursday.
24 April 2025, 07:43 AM

Former Brazil coach Tite taking break to take care of mental, physical health

The 63-year-old, who led Brazil to the 2019 Copa America title, was hospitalised due to a heart issue last August. He was sacked by Flamengo the following month and had most recently been linked with the Corinthians job.
24 April 2025, 04:21 AM

Real's Alaba and Camavinga set to miss cup final against Barcelona

"We will see tomorrow what the medical exams say but (Alaba and Camavinga) both suffered leg muscle injuries and it looks very unlikely for them to make it to Saturday's final," Ancelotti revealed in a post-match press conference.
24 April 2025, 04:15 AM

Arsenal lacked 'energy' in Palace draw

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal have to get their "energy" back for the Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain after a lacklustre 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace left Liverpool on the brink of winning the Premier League.
24 April 2025, 01:00 AM

Real Madrid win at Getafe to keep LaLiga title hopes alive

Arda Guler struck the only goal as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Getafe on Wednesday to claw back to within four points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona.
23 April 2025, 21:59 PM

Juve out of Serie A's top four after defeat at Parma

Juventus conceded their place in Serie A's Champions League positions on Wednesday after falling to a 1-0 defeat at Parma, one of four matches rescheduled from Monday following the death of Pope Francis.
23 April 2025, 21:48 PM

Jovic double fires Milan into Coppa Italia final with victory over Inter

A Luka Jovic double and a goal from Tijjani Reijnders helped AC Milan to outclass city rivals Inter Milan 3-0 on Wednesday and seal a 4-1 aggregate triumph to reach the Coppa Italia final.
23 April 2025, 21:44 PM

Liverpool on brink of title after Arsenal held by Palace

Liverpool are on the brink of winning the Premier League title after Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
23 April 2025, 21:37 PM

Remainder of Fed Cup final next Tuesday in Mymensingh

The Professional League Management Committee (PLMC) of Bangladesh Football Federation on Wednesday decided to hold the remainder of the Federation Cup final between Abahani and Bashundhara Kings next Tuesday at the same venue – Rofique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh.
23 April 2025, 14:16 PM

Ancelotti ‘very happy’ at Real Madrid

Ancelotti's future has been questioned following their Champions League quarter-final loss to Arsenal, with multiple reports suggesting he could leave Real at the end of the season to take over the Brazil national team.
23 April 2025, 04:05 AM

A stadium and a jersey for Argentina's 'Captain' Francis

Tributes to the Argentine pontiff, a lifelong lover of the beautiful game, who died on Monday at the age of 88, have been peppered with football metaphors in his homeland.
23 April 2025, 03:09 AM

Olmo fires Liga leaders Barca past Mallorca

Barcelona inched closer to the LaLiga title with a 1-0 win over Mallorca on Tuesday which took them seven points clear of Real Madrid.
22 April 2025, 21:32 PM

Late Nunes goal lifts Man City to thrilling 2-1 win over Villa

Manchester City's Matheus Nunes scored deep in injury time to salvage a crucial 2-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday in their breathless chase for a Champions League berth next season.
22 April 2025, 21:25 PM