Mancini eyes Asian Cup as he seals lucrative Saudi move

"Our target is to try to win the Asian Cup after 27 years," he said.
28 August 2023, 18:17 PM

Spanish court opens probe on Rubiales

Prosecutors at Spain's top criminal court said Monday they had opened a preliminary investigation into Luis Rubiales' forcible kiss on the lips of World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on grounds it could constitute a crime of "sexual assault".
28 August 2023, 15:48 PM

Rubiales's mother starts hunger strike over 'hunt' on son

The mother of Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales on Monday locked herself inside a church and started a hunger strike to protest against what she called her son's "inhumane treatment" over his grabbing and kissing player Jenni Hermoso, EFE news agency reported.
28 August 2023, 11:17 AM

Jamal happy to score on Sol de Mayo debut

Sol de Mayo will play their next match on September 9, while Jamal will be back in Bangladesh on Wednesday to join the camp for next month's FIFA friendlies against Afghanistan.
28 August 2023, 05:50 AM

‘We want Messi!’

More than what was happening out there on the field at the Red Bull Arena on Sunday, fans were concerned about just one thing -- at least till the 60th minute of the game between Inter Miami and hosts New York Red Bulls.
28 August 2023, 04:30 AM

Klopp praises fired-up Nunez

The 24-year-old Uruguayan has been out of favour so far this season, but his late brace against the Magpies showcased the best of his qualities and he will get more chances, Klopp told Sky Sports.
28 August 2023, 03:35 AM

Napoli see off Sassuolo, Juve survive penalty controversy

Victor Osimhen netted his third goal of the season from the penalty spot 15 minutes into Napoli's first home match since lifting the league title in front of their fans for the third time back in June.
28 August 2023, 03:06 AM

'Immensely honoured' Mancini named new coach of Saudi Arabia

The Saudis, who beat eventual champions Argentina at last year's World Cup in Qatar, have been without a coach since Herve Renard left to take charge of France's women's team.
28 August 2023, 02:55 AM

Kane 'loving the chemistry' at Bayern Munich

Speaking after scoring twice on his home league debut in a 3-1 win over Bavarian derby rivals Augsburg, Kane said he was already building an on-field understanding with his colleagues.
28 August 2023, 02:31 AM

Barcelona fight back to win seven-goal thriller at Villarreal

Barcelona fought back to secure a barnstorming 4-3 win at Villarreal on Sunday, with last year's LaLiga top scorer Robert Lewandowski bagging the winner late in the second half.
27 August 2023, 18:29 PM

Super-sub Nunez grabs 2-1 win for 10-man Liverpool against Newcastle

Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice as Liverpool snatched a sensational 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United on Sunday, with the visitors bouncing back from a straight red card in the first half for captain Virgil van Dijk.
27 August 2023, 18:18 PM

Rodri strikes late as City extend perfect start

Haaland drove a first half spot-kick against the post before his header put City in front after the break at Bramall Lane
27 August 2023, 15:38 PM

Rubiales 'damaging image' of Spanish football: Iniesta

"After what has happened this week I would like to convey my sadness as a person, as a father of three daughters, as a husband and as a footballer" at what has happened around "our football and around the Spanish women's national team", Iniesta wrote on his social networks.
27 August 2023, 13:15 PM

Forward Tella joins Bayer Leverkusen from Southampton

Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen have signed forward Nathan Tella on a five-year deal from Championship side Southampton, both clubs said on Sunday.
27 August 2023, 09:54 AM

Afghanistan booters land in Dhaka

The first contingent of Afghanistan national football team landed in Dhaka in the early hours of Sunday ahead of their two FIFA friendly matches against hosts Bangladesh.
27 August 2023, 06:01 AM

Asif fetches top price as BFF auctions academy players

Brothers Union scooped up six of the 10 players as Bangladesh Football Federation held a first-of-its-kind auction for 10 of its Elite Academy footballers at a hotel in the capital yesterday.
27 August 2023, 02:48 AM

Messi scores in MLS debut as Miami win at Red Bulls

It was Messi's 11th goal in all competitions since joining Miami (6-14-3, 21 points) July 15 and sealed the club's first win since May 13. Before Messi sealed the win, Miami had been 0-8-3 in its previous 11 MLS matches
27 August 2023, 02:12 AM

'It's Over': Sevilla players pay tribute to Hermoso in Rubiales battle

Sevilla players paid tribute to Spanish women's team star Jenni Hermoso and the country's other top female footballers ahead of their 2-1 defeat by Girona on Saturday in La Liga.
26 August 2023, 22:17 PM

Vilda condemns Rubiales for 'inappropriate' behaviour: report

Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda criticised the behaviour of suspended federation chief Luis Rubiales on Saturday after 81 players went on strike and the majority of his coaching staff offered to resign.
26 August 2023, 21:51 PM

Mbappe dominates on home return as PSG outclass Lens

Kylian Mbappe dominated his first home start of the season, scoring twice as Ligue 1 champions Paris-Saint Germain defeated last season's runners-up Lens, 3-1, on Saturday.
26 August 2023, 21:44 PM