Who is Dorival Jr, the man tipped to take over Brazil job?

Over the years, Dorival has opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation. Under him, the mid-block makes quick passes to get the ball up the pitch while the full-backs make forays into the final third for set-piece opportunities.. 
6 January 2024, 12:23 PM

Klopp gunning for glory on four fronts

Liverpool will not take the FA Cup lightly, even if it means a demanding schedule, and relish the chance of challenging on four fronts this season, manager Juergen Klopp said.
6 January 2024, 10:17 AM

Former national footballer Zahirul Haque no more

Former national team footballer and captain of Mohammedan Sporting Club,  Zahirul Haque, passed away today at the age of 89.
6 January 2024, 07:47 AM

Maradona cleared of tax evasion years after his death

Italy's highest court cleared the late Agentine soccer legend Diego Maradona of tax evasion charges, ending a 30-year-long legal battle between the ex-Napoli striker and revenue authorities.
6 January 2024, 06:29 AM

Salah, Osimhen and stars of Africa descend on Ivory Coast for Cup of Nations

Sadio Mane's Senegal are aiming to retain their title and Mohamed Salah is chasing a first trophy with Egypt at this year's Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Ivory Coast on January 13.
6 January 2024, 05:42 AM

Mario Zagallo, Brazilian football legend, dies at 92

Mario Zagallo, who won four football World Cups for Brazil as either player or coach, including the 1970 side considered by many to be the best ever, has died, according to a post on his official Instagram account on Saturday. He was 92.
6 January 2024, 03:52 AM

NoFeL to join Championship League exodus

As things stand, the 2023-24 season's BCL will now be a seven-team competition
6 January 2024, 01:45 AM

Barca's Cancelo sidelined with knee injury

Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo will be out for a period of time due to a knee injury he sustained during their win against Las Palmas in LaLiga, the club said on Friday.
6 January 2024, 01:22 AM

Brazil sack Diniz as coach

Coach Fernando Diniz will no longer be in charge of the Brazil national team, said the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Friday.
6 January 2024, 01:05 AM

Pochettino urges Chelsea to use FA Cup as route into Europe

Mauricio Pochettino has challenged inconsistent Chelsea to use the FA Cup as a route into Europe as they prepare for Saturday's third-round tie against Preston.
5 January 2024, 18:51 PM

Klopp not wishing Salah too much luck at Africa Cup of Nations

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp joked Friday that he is not wishing Mohamed Salah too much luck at the Africa Cup of Nations as he prepares for a crucial spell of games without his top scorer.
5 January 2024, 17:30 PM

Bellingham the best in the world: Ancelotti

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is the best player in the world, his coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday.
5 January 2024, 13:09 PM

Brazil's ousted football chief Rodrigues restored to job by judge

The temporary ruling takes immediate effect, but must now go before the full 11-member Supreme Court
5 January 2024, 09:20 AM

Premier League transfer window: What do big clubs need?

Arsenal's need for a goalscorer is arguably the greatest among the title contenders.
5 January 2024, 04:15 AM

Spurs players must step up to replace missing Son: Postecoglou

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said Son Heung-min's departure for the Asian Cup is a "big loss" as he urged his side to make up for the South Korean's untimely absence.
5 January 2024, 01:09 AM

Jamal overly optimistic about 2024

Following a seemingly never-ending slump, Bangladesh eventually turned the tide in the middle of last year during the SAFF Championship before retaining momentum for the rest of 2023.
5 January 2024, 01:00 AM

Frank says Brentford would need 'unbelievable' offer to sell Toney

Brentford manager Thomas Frank said only an "unbelievable" offer would persuade the club to consider selling England striker Ivan Toney during the January transfer window.
5 January 2024, 00:55 AM

Mbappe waives 'tens of millions' in order to ease PSG exit

France striker Kylian Mbappe has turned his back on "several tens of millions" of euros in a bid to ease a possible move away from Paris Saint-Germain, a source involved in the negotiations told AFP on Thursday.
5 January 2024, 00:51 AM

Late Gundogan penalty keeps Barca title defence alive at Las Palmas

Ilkay Gundogan stroked home a stoppage time penalty to grab champions Barcelona a barely deserved 2-1 win at Las Palmas on Thursday.
5 January 2024, 00:46 AM

Ten Hag holds 'positive' talks with Ratcliffe after Man Utd investment

Erik ten Hag said he held "very positive" talks with Jim Ratcliffe when the under-fire Manchester United boss met the club's new minority stakeholder this week.
4 January 2024, 18:08 PM