Milan's Conceicao embraces pressure ahead of Coppa Italia final

AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao urged his players to embrace the pressure ahead of Wednesday's Coppa Italia final as he stressed the importance of ending a tough season on a high.
14 May 2025, 07:30 AM

Group champions Bangladesh face Nepal in semis

Bangladesh will face Nepal in the semifinals while India will square up against Maldives in the other last-four battle of SAFF U-19 Championship.
14 May 2025, 05:21 AM

‘Very proud of you’: Ronaldo hails son’s Portugal debut

The 14-year-old forward, who plays for Al Nassr’s academy, came on as a substitute in the 54th minute with Portugal already leading 3-0, thanks to a hat-trick from Braga’s Rafael Cabral. Ronaldo Jr wore the iconic No. 7 shirt, the same number his father famously wore during his glittering career.
14 May 2025, 03:38 AM

Brazil legend Marta returns for Japan friendlies

Widely considered the greatest female footballer of all time, the number 10 last wore the Brazil jersey in the Olympic final, losing 1-0 to the United States on August 10 in Paris.
14 May 2025, 03:16 AM

PWD eye glory after remarkable comeback

Once a dominant force before and after the country's liberation, the 70-year-old club is now eyeing a return to its former glory.
14 May 2025, 03:00 AM

Sweet 16: Barcelona’s future is now

As Barcelona stood on the edge of another dark era, history will recall that it was the youth who pulled them back -- and how.
14 May 2025, 01:11 AM

Lula says Brazil has 'capable' coaches, reacting to Ancelotti hire

Brazil doesn't need foreigners to coach its national football team, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday following the appointment of Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti to head the Selecao.
13 May 2025, 20:35 PM

BCB seeks government clearance to finalise Pak tour

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will seek government clearance before finalising their upcoming tour of Pakistan, which includes five T20Is scheduled for later this month.
13 May 2025, 14:47 PM

Departing Ancelotti has 'no problem' with Real

"Football, like life, is an adventure that begins and ends," added the 65-year-old, who also lifted the European Cup twice as AC Milan coach.
13 May 2025, 12:07 PM

How much will Carlo Ancelotti earn as Brazil coach?

Ancelotti’s first match in charge of Brazil will be on June 6, when the Seleção face Ecuador in the opening round of South American World Cup Qualifiers.
13 May 2025, 09:27 AM

15,000 Argentine fans to be banned from Club World Cup

Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich handed the United States Embassy in Buenos Aires on Monday a list of 15,000 violent football fans who will be banned from stadiums during the upcoming Club World Cup.
13 May 2025, 05:14 AM

Can Ancelotti conquer his final mountain?

Brazil wants to reclaim its crown. Ancelotti wants one final masterpiece. The timing may be perfect.
13 May 2025, 03:28 AM

From unpaid to unsafe: Bangladesh referees in freefall

A spate of incidents has occurred within the past month where referees were assaulted over on-field decisions by club officials, players and supporters.
13 May 2025, 03:00 AM

Atalanta start the party after securing Champions League place

Atalanta will compete in Europe's elite club competition for the fifth time since 2019.
13 May 2025, 02:25 AM

Hamza's Sheffield United ease into Championship playoff final

United will face the winner of the second semi-final in the May 24 English second-tier playoff decider at Wembley with Sunderland leading Coventry City 2-1 ahead of the second leg of their tie at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday.
13 May 2025, 02:10 AM

PWD confirm promotion to top-tier football after over three decades

PWD used to be a regular outfit in top-flight football in the 80s and early 90s
12 May 2025, 18:28 PM

Raphinha-Yamal: Barcelona’s duo of destruction

Together, they have not only lifted Barça back to domestic supremacy but turned every encounter against Real Madrid into a stage for their individual magic.
12 May 2025, 15:36 PM

Ancelotti to take charge of Brazil at season's end

 Italian Carlo Ancelotti, one of the most decorated managers in world football, will become Brazil coach after leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Monday after finally landing their first-choice candidate.
12 May 2025, 13:46 PM

Alonso poised to take over at Real Madrid: reports

Former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is set to become the next Real Madrid manager on a three-year deal when he leaves Bayer Leverkusen after this season, Spanish media reported on Monday.
12 May 2025, 12:24 PM

Krishna strikes twice in Bhutan debut

Bangladesh national team striker Krishna Rani Sarkar made a stunning return to form in the opening match of the Bhutan Women’s Football League, scoring twice for her club Transport United. On Monday, her team thrashed U-17 Gelephu Academy 8-0 in a dominant performance.
12 May 2025, 11:17 AM