football

Amorim says 63-year-old coach has better chance of playing than Rashford

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim believes the club's 63-year-old goalkeeper coach has a better chance of making his team than outcast striker Marcus Rashford.
27 January 2025, 07:40 AM

Can MSC keep lead intact?

A revitalised Mohammedan top the table after the first phase for only the second time since the inaugural season of the BPL in 2007. They strung up an eight-match winning streak this season on their way to the top but it was snapped by newly-promoted Fakirerpool Young Men’s Club in their last match.
27 January 2025, 03:49 AM

Barcelona end LaLiga winless run with 7-1 thrashing of Valencia

Barcelona sit third in the standings with 42 points, three behind second-placed Atletico Madrid and seven adrift of leaders Real Madrid.
27 January 2025, 03:13 AM

Kane scores as Bayern Munich go six points clear

The goal was Kane's first from open play since mid-November and his 17th in 17 league games this season.
26 January 2025, 02:48 AM

Haaland leads Man City revival to beat Chelsea

City's victory puts them back in pole position to qualify for next season's Champions League, just days before they try to save themselves in this season's competition.
26 January 2025, 02:40 AM

Mbappe treble extends Liga leaders Real Madrid's edge on Atletico

Mbappe has hit his devastating best in recent weeks after struggling for consistency following his summer switch from Paris Saint-Germain.
26 January 2025, 02:33 AM

Abahani survive Brothers scare, close gap on Mohammedan

Title aspirants Abahani spoiled a good opportunity to close the gap further with leaders Mohammedan SC after playing out a goalless draw against Brothers Union in their last match in the first-phase of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj today.
25 January 2025, 14:29 PM

Fernandes seals Man United win, Son shines for Spurs

United climbed to fourth in the standings on 15 points going into the last round of matches, in a strong position to reach the knockout phase along with Spurs who are sixth with 14 points
24 January 2025, 02:17 AM

Araujo extends Barcelona contract to 2031

The 25-year-old joined Barcelona in 2018 from Uruguayan side Boston River and has established himself as a core member of Hansi Flick's team.
23 January 2025, 19:36 PM

At Real Madrid, we have to win all the games: Ancelotti

Ancelotti heaped praise on his forwards, with Brazilians Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo scoring twice either side of a goal by Kylian Mbappe as last year's winners secured a spot in the knockout stage.
23 January 2025, 08:03 AM

Arteta wants sunshine break as Arsenal move towards last 16

Arteta's side swatted aside the Croatian champions at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday thanks to Declan Rice's early opener and second half goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard.
23 January 2025, 06:22 AM

Celtic make 'little bit of history'

The Scottish champions had a first-half penalty saved, three goals disallowed and ended with 10 men after Daizen Maeda saw red but held on to ensure they will finish in the top 24 of the 36-team table and reach the play-off round.
23 January 2025, 03:55 AM

Neymar in talks to leave Saudi team Al-Hilal: club source

The 32-year-old former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward has had an injury-plagued stay in Saudi Arabia, playing just seven times despite a reported salary of around $104 million a year.
22 January 2025, 14:35 PM

Man City sign teenage Brazilian defender Vitor Reis

The 19-year-old Brazilian youth international has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League champions.
21 January 2025, 12:22 PM

Liverpool yet to prove they are Europe’s best: Slot

Liverpool top the Champions League table by three points, having won all six of their games, while Bruno Genesio's Lille are eighth on 13 points in the final automatic qualifying spot.
21 January 2025, 04:55 AM

Flick expecting Barca improvement at Benfica after Liga slump

The Catalan giants have won just one of their last eight league games, falling behind rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, but by contrast are flying high in Europe.
21 January 2025, 04:20 AM

Chelsea beat Wolves to return to Premier League top four

Enzo Maresca's team were just two points behind leaders Liverpool in mid-December, raising hopes of an unlikely title challenge before losing their way.
21 January 2025, 03:21 AM

Yamal symbol of rising Barca aiming for Champions League progress

Barcelona's last visit to face Benfica ended in a heavy thumping on the way to Champions League group stage elimination in 2021, but with young starlet Lamine Yamal propelling a team on the rise, hopes are far higher for the Catalans this time around.
20 January 2025, 08:54 AM

BFF to hold U-17 team training camp in Jashore

The development committee of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has decided to hold the training camp of the Bangladesh Under-17 Men’s football team in Jashore instead of Dhaka ahead of their upcoming SAFF and AFC age-group tournaments.
20 January 2025, 03:00 AM

Man City are back, says Guardiola after Ipswich thrashing

"We are really pleased, we are back to doing things that define this team for the last 10 years. Really pleased for the three points and to climb into qualification for the Champions League for next season," a beaming Guardiola told Sky Sports.
20 January 2025, 02:00 AM