All eyes on foreign players as transfer window closes

Five-time Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings have emerged as the strongest side on paper, assembling a squad packed with 17 current and former national players alongside four proven foreign campaigners, as the two-and-a-half-month-long transfer window closed on Thursday night.
15 August 2025, 15:19 PM

'Obsessed' Sesko will star for Man Utd, says Amorim

Ruben Amorim has backed Benjamin Sesko to torment Premier League defenders saying Manchester United's new striker is ready to face Arsenal in their top-flight opener on Sunday.
15 August 2025, 14:13 PM

Chelsea need central defender after Colwill injury, says Maresca

Chelsea are weighing up their options to address a defensive gap after centre back Levi Colwill suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, manager Enzo Maresca said ahead of their opening Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
15 August 2025, 12:51 PM

Kings refuse to release players again for national team camp

Bashundhara Kings have once again refused to release players for the ongoing national team preparation camp ahead of the September friendly matches against Nepal, citing their own pre-season preparations.
15 August 2025, 12:46 PM

More penalty kicks on the cards in Premier League 2025-26 season

VAR could intervene in situations of "extreme non-footballing action" where a player was clearly dragging another to the ground, even off the ball.
15 August 2025, 09:43 AM

Afeida, Sapna off to join Bhutan’s RTC for August’s second Laos mission

Afeida and Sapna will feature for RTC Women -- the only Bhutanese club in the upcoming AFC Women's Champions League.
15 August 2025, 07:47 AM

'We'll see who knocks at the top': Kimmich ahead of Bayern's Bundesliga defence

Winners of 12 of the past 13 Bundesliga titles, Bayern occupy their usual role as favourites for the crown.
15 August 2025, 06:59 AM

Liverpool begin Premier League title defence against depleted Bournemouth

Slot, who guided Liverpool to their 20th top-flight title last term, has already overseen nearly £300 million worth of new arrivals and could yet add more before the transfer window closes.
15 August 2025, 02:51 AM

UEFA breaks silence on Gaza crisis with symbolic gesture 

In an unprecedented move, UEFA directly addressed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during a high-profile match, breaking from its long-standing policy of avoiding politically sensitive statements in football arenas.
14 August 2025, 19:36 PM

Isak standoff with Newcastle not ideal, says Howe

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted the cold war with wantaway striker Alexander Isak is far from ideal as his side prepare to start the Premier League season without their prolific goalscorer.
14 August 2025, 18:14 PM

Liverpool 'agree deal' for Parma prospect Leoni

Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed on Thursday that a deal to sign 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma has been agreed between the clubs.
14 August 2025, 14:56 PM

U-17s girls look to follow seniors' footsteps

Bangladesh U-17 women's football team are looking to continue the recent success of senior teams in the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship, which begins in Bhutan on August 20.
14 August 2025, 14:30 PM

Chelsea to share Club World Cup winnings with family of Jota and Andre

Chelsea will donate a portion of their Club World Cup winnings to the family of late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who both tragically died in a car accident last month.
14 August 2025, 14:24 PM

JFA U-14 girls’ talent-hunt football tourney kicks off Saturday

Launched in 2015 with financial support from the Japan Football Association (JFA), the competition has served as a key scouting ground for the BFF.
14 August 2025, 11:51 AM

Liverpool 'agree deal' for Parma prospect Leoni

Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed on Thursday that a deal to sign 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni from Parma has been agreed between the clubs.
14 August 2025, 10:37 AM

Brady didn't understand football, says Rooney after 'work ethic' jibe

Wayne Rooney has described criticism of his work ethic by Birmingham minority owner Tom Brady as "unfair" and said the NFL legend did not understand football.
14 August 2025, 09:45 AM

Barcelona's Ter Stegen validated as long-term injury by LaLiga

Barcelona announced Wednesday the long-term injury validation of goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen by the Spanish league, meaning the club can register new signing Joan Garcia without breaking financial fair play rules.
14 August 2025, 07:15 AM

Snoop, Brady, Modric: Why stars see riches in England’s second tier

When Snoop Dogg sang the praises of Swansea City, it signalled the unlikely arrival of the latest celebrity owner in the once unfashionable Championship, English football's second tier.
14 August 2025, 06:13 AM

Hamza stunner not enough as Leicester get eliminated from EFL

Bangladesh’s Hamza Choudhury scored a stunning goal but his side Leicester City twice squandered the lead and eventually lost on penalties against Huddersfield and were eliminated from the first round of the English League Cup on Thursday.
14 August 2025, 05:41 AM

Steadfast Sapna ‘can’t imagine leaving football’

The Thakurgaon native, once active in various sports, entered football in 2017 and did not look back ever since, rising through the age groups to become a composed, versatile midfielder whose game sense belies her years.
14 August 2025, 04:00 AM