From mountains to milestones: Women’s Euro reaches new peaks

Before their quarter-final defeat by Spain, Swiss fans held up a banner saying "Time to move mountains", but by then the hosts already had, making the knockout stage for the first time as a fever for women’s football swept the country -- and the continent.
27 July 2025, 04:11 AM

Fernandes double as Man Utd sink West Ham in Premier League US friendly

Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United kicked off their tour of the United States with a 2-1 win over West Ham in the Premier League Summer Series tournament in New Jersey on Saturday.
27 July 2025, 04:10 AM

‘Modern football demands athletes’

In a freewheeling interview with The Daily Star's Atique Anam at the team hotel in Dhaka, the former West Ham United midfielder opened up about his football methodology, plans for the future, the shortcomings of the federation, men's football, and the controversies he has found himself in.
27 July 2025, 04:00 AM

Liverpool lead record-breaking Premier League transfer spree

Despite having spent over a quarter of a billion pounds, Liverpool are still reportedly in the hunt for Sweden and Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who could command a staggering £150m fee.
27 July 2025, 03:40 AM

Arsenal sign Viktor Gyokeres

Arsenal on Saturday announced the signing of Swedish international striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, bolstering their attacking options as they attempt to challenge for the Premier League title.
26 July 2025, 18:28 PM

Liverpool players to wear 'Forever 20' patches in Jota's memory

Liverpool players will wear a "Forever 20" emblem on their shirts and stadium jackets this Premier League season in memory of their former forward Diogo Jota who died in a car crash in Spain three weeks ago.
26 July 2025, 14:26 PM

Xavi application for India coaching job was a hoax, AIFF says

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed on Saturday that a job application attributed to former Barcelona manager and Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez for the India head coaching role was a hoax.
26 July 2025, 11:31 AM

Howe confident Isak will stay at Newcastle despite transfer talk

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe insisted Saturday that Alexander Isak is still a Newcastle player despite speculation around a move to either Premier League champions Liverpool or Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
26 July 2025, 09:35 AM

Amorim prepared to reintegrate exiled Man Utd players if valuations not met

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has said he is prepared to reintegrate the club's exiled players into his squad if they cannot be sold for fees that match the valuations expected by the former Premier League champions.
26 July 2025, 05:45 AM

Top footballers afraid to speak out against playing too many games: FIFPro chief

Top footballers are afraid to speak out against playing too many matches for fear of the impact it could have on their careers, the general secretary of global players' union FIFPro said on Friday.
26 July 2025, 04:45 AM

Spain's Bonmati keen to add Euro crown to glittering medal haul

Aitana Bonmati is hoping to add another piece of silverware to her bulging trophy cabinet when Spain play their first Women's Euro final, taking on holders England in Basel on Sunday.
26 July 2025, 03:30 AM

Messi ‘very upset’ over MLS suspension, leaving Miami anxious over his contract extension

Lionel Messi was left disappointed after he and his Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba were suspended for skipping Major League Soccer’s (MLS) All-Star Game last Wednesday, and Inter Miami co-owner fears the decision may affect their efforts to keep the World Cup winner at the club beyond this year.
26 July 2025, 02:30 AM

Pirlo appointed manager of UAE second-tier club

Former Italy captain Andrea Pirlo has been appointed manager of Dubai-based United FC, the United Arab Emirates' second-tier club announced on Friday.
25 July 2025, 18:52 PM

Messi and Alba suspended for one match for missing MLS All-Star

Lionel Messi has been suspended for one game after sitting out the MLS All-Star Game without prior approval, the league said on Friday.
25 July 2025, 17:22 PM

Neymar says he felt offended, explaining confrontation with Santos fan

Striker Neymar said it was hard to control his feelings when he was being insulted, commenting on a heated exchange he had with a fan after his late goal was ruled out and his club Santos suffered a 2-1 defeat that left them in the Brazilian Serie A relegation zone.
25 July 2025, 11:45 AM

Spanish World Cup winner Xavi applied for India coaching job: reports

According to Times of India, the former Barcelona player and coach submitted an incomplete application via his personal email, missing key details like a contact number.
25 July 2025, 07:23 AM

'Never intended to hurt': Mexico football icon Chicharito apologises for sexist comments

Hernandez is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in Mexican history, scoring 59 goals in 157 appearances for Manchester United before stints at Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham, Sevilla and Los Angeles Galaxy.
25 July 2025, 03:02 AM

Barca's Ter Stegen faces three months out after back surgery

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to undergo back surgery on a long-term problem and will miss three months as a result, the Germany international said on Thursday.
24 July 2025, 17:51 PM

Atletico steal the show as Bernabeu goes silent

Mired in legal setbacks, Real Madrid are losing the lucrative star-studded concerts for which their costly Bernabeu stadium revamp was designed -- and cross-town rivals Atletico are cashing in.
24 July 2025, 08:00 AM

'Don't need to talk about it now,' says MLS chief on potential Messi ban for All-Star no-show

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber refused to be drawn on whether the league planned to sanction Lionel Messi after the Inter Miami and Argentina superstar was a late withdrawal from Wednesday's All-Star game.
24 July 2025, 07:30 AM