Football

Bangladesh confirm semis with win over Bhutan

Bangladesh romped to the semifinals of the SAFF U-19 Championship with a 3-0 win over Bhutan in their second and last group-stage match in Arunachal, India, today.
11 May 2025, 12:21 PM

“3-0 for Barca”: Enrique makes bold El Clasico prediction

Paris Saint Germain head coach Luis Enrique made a bold prediction about tonight’s El Clasico in La Liga between Barcelona and Real Madrid, saying the Catalan Giants will easily defeat their arch nemesis.
11 May 2025, 09:39 AM

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Key Stats

Barcelona currently top the La Liga table, sitting four points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti’s side must secure victory on Sunday to keep their hopes alive of overtaking their fierce rivals in the final three matches of the season.
11 May 2025, 05:11 AM

Madrid’s last roll of the dice in high-stakes Clasico

Madrid were left licking their wounds after a Champions League quarter-final thrashing by Arsenal, and coach Ancelotti is poised to depart at the end of the season, but it could yet be with a major trophy in his hands.
11 May 2025, 03:17 AM

'One of those days': Atletico record-breaker Sorloth hits four

Sorloth completed a hat-trick in the opening 11 minutes, the earliest in La Liga history, beating trebles netted by the 15th minute in 1929 and 1941 by Europa's Carles Bestit and Valencia's Mundo, respectively.
11 May 2025, 02:55 AM

Messi suffers worst MLS defeat as Miami’s slump continues

The Argentine scored in the second half but Miami's defence was once again exposed as they fell to a fourth defeat in their last five games in all competitions -- a run which has seen them concede 14 goals.
11 May 2025, 02:48 AM

Kane tastes first title as champions Bayern see off Mueller

Harry Kane opened the scoring ahead of lifting his first career silverware as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-0, with veteran Thomas Mueller playing his last home game for the club.
10 May 2025, 19:01 PM

Lazio snatch last-gasp draw with Champions League rivals Juve

Matias Vecino snatched a precious 1-1 draw for Lazio against 10-man Juventus with a stoppage-time equaliser in an enthralling battle between top-four rivals.
10 May 2025, 18:21 PM

Southampton avoid unwanted record after shock draw with Man City

Southampton salvaged a point in a surprising 0-0 Premier League draw with Manchester City on Saturday that meant they avoided being the joint-worst team in Premier League history.
10 May 2025, 17:27 PM

Inter reset for league title push

A win for Inter would put pressure on Napoli who host Genoa later on the night.
10 May 2025, 17:11 PM

U-19s look to bounce back against Bhutan

Bangladesh will look to bounce back from the disappointment of being held to a 2-2 draw by Maldives when they take on Bhutan in their second and last group match of the SAFF U-19 Championship in Arunachal Pradesh, India today.
10 May 2025, 16:30 PM

Alonso has 'every door open': Ancelotti

Ancelotti is expected to leave Madrid at the end of the current campaign with Spanish media reporting former Los Blancos midfielder Alonso will take over next season.
10 May 2025, 15:34 PM

Bangladesh’s Maria scores on birthday, sisters clash as Thimphu win league opener

All eyes at Changlimithang Stadium were on Thimphu’s star-studded line-up, featuring Bhutan captain Pema Choden and Bangladesh internationals Maria Manda, Sanjida Akhter, and Shamsunnahar -- vital cogs of the SAFF Women’s Championship-winning squads of 2022 and 2024.
10 May 2025, 15:20 PM

Flick wants 'dominant' Barca in vital Liga Clasico

Barca lead the Spanish top flight by four points ahead of rivals and defending champions Real Madrid with four matches remaining.
10 May 2025, 14:07 PM

Chittagong Abahani relegated

Chittagong Abahani's demotion to the Bangladesh Championship League was confirmed after Young Men's Fakirerpool Club beat Rahmatganj MFS 2-1 in a Bangladesh Premier League fixture in Munshiganj on Saturday.
10 May 2025, 14:00 PM

Liverpool boss Slot fears replacing Alexander-Arnold will be a tough task

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has warned excessive transfer fees could prevent him from signing a tailor-made replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
10 May 2025, 04:54 AM

FIFA approves creation of Afghanistan women's refugee team

FIFA has approved the creation of an Afghanistan women's refugee team that will compete in matches overseen by the world governing body.
10 May 2025, 04:00 AM

Spurs will show no fear against Man Utd in Europa League final: Van de Ven

Micky van de Ven says Tottenham will show no fear when they face Premier League rivals Manchester United in the Europa League final later this month.
10 May 2025, 03:30 AM

Guardiola says this City season has been toughest of his 16-year managerial career

Pep Guardiola admits this season has been the toughest of his 16-year managerial career as Manchester City's Premier League title challenge collapsed and they exited the Champions League early.
10 May 2025, 02:34 AM

FIFA Women's World Cup to be expanded to 48 teams from 2031

The Women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams, like the men's competition, starting with the 2031 edition, FIFA announced on Friday.
9 May 2025, 19:13 PM