Football

‘Difficult to handle’: Inzaghi’s Yamal conundrum

At just 16 years old, the Barcelona prodigy has turned Europe’s biggest stage into his playground, and in doing so, he’s left one of Serie A’s most seasoned tacticians visibly exasperated.
6 May 2025, 03:33 AM

Lewandowski fit but to start on bench against Inter Milan: Flick

The 36-year-old Polish striker, who has netted 40 goals for Barcelona in all competitions this season, had been sidelined for his club's last four games.
6 May 2025, 02:49 AM

U-19s eye SAFF title with two expat forwards

Bangladesh have set their sights on the title of the SAFF U-19 Championship with the inclusion of two expatriate forwards in the 23-member squad, which will fly for India this morning for the six-nation tournament, scheduled for May 9-18 in Arunachal Pradesh.
5 May 2025, 17:00 PM

Martinez rushing to be ready for Barca showdown, says Inter's Inzaghi

Simone Inzaghi said on Monday that Lautaro Martinez is in a race against time to be fit to play in Inter Milan's Champions League showdown with Barcelona at the San Siro.
5 May 2025, 13:51 PM

Alexander-Arnold confirms Liverpool exit after 'hardest decision'

Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of the season, saying it was the "hardest decision" of his life ahead of a widely expected move to Real Madrid.
5 May 2025, 12:39 PM

Rebel women footballers sign contracts with BFF

All 18 Bangladesh Women’s team footballers who had revolted against head coach Peter Butler have recently been brought under the central contract of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF).
5 May 2025, 08:13 AM

Tudor unshaken as Juve stay in the eye of the top-4 storm

The 1-1 draw left Juve level on 63 points with Roma and Lazio in fifth and sixth respectively, with Bologna just one point behind in seventh.
5 May 2025, 05:47 AM

Mbappe maintains Real Madrid Liga dream in Celta thriller

After the Catalans scraped a comeback win at Valladolid on Saturday, Madrid survived a late Celta fightback to maintain the four-point gap ahead of next Sunday's Clasico.
5 May 2025, 05:40 AM

Discipline not an issue for BFF!

The recent physical assault on match commissioner Sujit Banerjee by Saad Uddin during a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match between Bashundhara Kings and Abahani has put focus on Bangladesh Football Federation's (BFF) reluctance to enforce disciplinary measures in top-tier football.
5 May 2025, 03:00 AM

Leverkusen draw hands Kane's Bayern Bundesliga title

Bayern Munich were crowned German champions for the 34th time on Sunday, giving striker Harry Kane his first major trophy, after second-placed Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 at Freiburg.
4 May 2025, 18:07 PM

Chelsea sink champions Liverpool to boost top five push

Chelsea bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a 3-1 win as Liverpool suffered a Premier League title hangover at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
4 May 2025, 17:50 PM

Man Utd 'need to change': Amorim after Brentford loss

Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United "need to change" after a dismal 4-3 defeat at Brentford on Sunday underlined the problems facing the Old Trafford boss.
4 May 2025, 17:15 PM

Man Utd crash at Brentford

Brentford edged a young and much-changed Manchester United side 4-3 in a thrilling Premier League encounter on Sunday to boost their hopes of qualifying for European competition for the first time.
4 May 2025, 16:11 PM

Mbappe double helps Real keep pressure on leaders Barca

Arda Guler broke the deadlock for Real shortly after the half-hour mark as the Turkish 20-year-old took a short corner for a one-two with Lucas Vazquez before dispatching an excellent left-footed shot from a tight angle through a gap between defenders.
4 May 2025, 14:11 PM

Harry Kane and the timey-wimey trophy wait

Harry Kane is no stranger to waiting. After all, you don’t spend your prime years at Tottenham without developing monk-like levels of patience. But this? This could test even his famously stoic resolve.
4 May 2025, 12:03 PM

Firmino 'proud' after making more Champions League history

Roberto Firmino said he was proud of making history with his Saudi club and becoming an Asian Champions League winner, six years after lifting the prestigious European equivalent with Liverpool.
4 May 2025, 07:46 AM

Arsenal must use 'rage' of Bournemouth defeat at PSG, says Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hoped to carry positive momentum into Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Paris St Germain but instead called on his players to harness their rage from Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Bournemouth.
4 May 2025, 06:55 AM

Messi vs Yamal: Comparing their first 100 games for Barcelona

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s teenage sensation, has earned admiration from fans, rivals, and legends alike after reaching his 100th appearance for the club. His performances have not only dazzled audiences but also revived memories of a young Lionel Messi, who took the world by storm two decades ago.
4 May 2025, 04:05 AM

Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown

Antonio Conte's team are one step closer to a second league title in three seasons thanks to Giacomo Raspadori's well-struck free-kick in the 24th minute of a match which was briefly stopped by home fans' fiery protest against the league following the death of a beloved club physi
4 May 2025, 03:21 AM

Messi strikes as Miami hit four to end losing streak

Miami had lost their last three games, including a 5-1 aggregate defeat to the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Champions Cup semi-finals, but they got a much-needed morale boost with a comfortable Major League Soccer victory.
4 May 2025, 02:49 AM