football
Champions League rains goals as PSG hit seven, Barcelona, Arsenal run riot
It was champions PSG who stole the show with their 7-2 win at Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.
22 October 2025, 00:36 AM
Women booters leave Dhaka for two friendlies in Bangkok
These fixtures are part of Bangladesh’s ongoing preparations for next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia.
21 October 2025, 05:09 AM
‘Goosebumps everywhere’: Mendes on Cape Verde’s incredible World Cup journey
"Honestly, I still can't believe what we've achieved," said Mendes.
21 October 2025, 05:00 AM
UCL Matchday 3: Real vs Juventus showdown ahead of El Clasico
Real vs Juventus before El Clasico -- can Bayern maintain their lead in the title race?
21 October 2025, 04:26 AM
Rodri to miss Villarreal and Villa clashes, confirms Guardiola
Manchester City will be without midfielder Rodri for matches against Villarreal and Aston Villa this week as the Spanish midfielder continues his recovery from a hamstring injury, manager Pep Guardiola said.
20 October 2025, 08:36 AM
‘Heads held high’: Messi’s message after Argentina’s heartbreak
As Morocco celebrated their historic FIFA U-20 World Cup triumph in Santiago, La Pulga took to Instagram with a message that summed up both pain and pride.
20 October 2025, 04:05 AM
Relentless Mbappe fires Madrid back to the top
After rivals Barcelona briefly displaced Los Blancos with a narrow win over Girona on Saturday, Xabi Alonso's side restored their two-point advantage before next weekend's Clasico.
20 October 2025, 02:22 AM
Morocco stun Argentina to claim maiden U-20 World Cup title
The final whistle sparked wild celebrations from the Moroccan players.
20 October 2025, 01:51 AM
Argentina’s seventh or Morocco’s first?
The final kicks off at 5:00 am on Monday (Bangladesh Time).
19 October 2025, 10:40 AM
Disappointed Haaland didn’t score four or five: Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was in a playful mood after Erling Haaland’s brace fired his team to a 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday -- joking that he was “disappointed” his star striker didn’t score more goals.
19 October 2025, 08:22 AM
‘Lucky to watch Leo up close’: Mascherano lauds Messi after hattrick
Messi, 38, finished the regular season with 29 goals and 19 assists, securing the Golden Boot as the league’s top scorer.
19 October 2025, 04:51 AM
Messi treble sends Miami to playoffs, Golden Boot all but secured
Messi finishes the regular season with 29 goals while all but clinching the Golden Boot.
19 October 2025, 03:00 AM
Give Wirtz time to adapt, says Liverpool boss Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Florian Wirtz has been "unlucky" not to register a Premier League goal or assist since his big-money transfer and has called for patience as the 22-year-old midfielder adapts to his new surroundings.
18 October 2025, 08:41 AM
Chelsea's Palmer out of action for another six weeks: Maresca
Cole Palmer has been ruled out of action for six more weeks, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.
17 October 2025, 09:35 AM
Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first World Cup qualification
We are offering the following story chosen by AFP's chief editors for our Africa Selection re-publication as among the best reporting from the sub-Saharan continent over the last fortnight
17 October 2025, 08:25 AM
‘Always so proud to represent Bangladesh’: Hamza looks forward to India tie
“Didn’t work out as we’d hoped and worked so hard for! But as always so proud to represent Bangladesh and the team!,” Hamza wrote in a social media post after returning to England from Hong Kong.
17 October 2025, 04:15 AM
‘Exciting milestone’: Over one million WC tickets sold through Visa pre-sales
Fans from 212 countries and territories purchased tickets during the pre-sales period, which opened in mid-September, FIFA said in a statement.
17 October 2025, 03:28 AM
Argentina set up Morocco showdown in historic U-20 World Cup final
The final will pit tournament heavyweights Argentina against history-making Morocco — a clash between pedigree and passion, with world youth football’s biggest prize on the line.
16 October 2025, 03:55 AM
Road to 2026 World Cup: 28 through, giants still battling
Africa produced the biggest drama, as Cape Verde stunned Cameroon to qualify for the first time, joining continental heavyweights Egypt, Ghana, and Senegal.
15 October 2025, 12:39 PM
Messi inspires Argentina to 6-0 rout of Puerto Rico
“Yesterday I asked him if he was ready to play, and he said yes. It’s always a joy for us,” said coach Lionel Scaloni, praising his captain’s readiness and leadership.
15 October 2025, 03:40 AM