football

Messi sets another record as Miami hit five past Columbus

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner now heads off for international duty with Argentina, who have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. They face Chile away on Thursday and host Colombia on June 10.
1 June 2025, 04:21 AM

‘Brilliant’ Bangladesh women stand tall against Indonesia in Amman

Bangladesh will next face a steeper challenge against Jordan, ranked 74, on June 3 at the same venue.
31 May 2025, 16:11 PM

PSG will handle pressure in Champions League final, says skipper Marquinhos

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos is confident the French side will cope with the pressure in Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan and put years of disappointment in the competition behind them by finally winning the trophy.
31 May 2025, 09:27 AM

Enrique’s young lions face off Inzaghi’s warriors: Different mindset, one European dream

Two different teams, two different philosophies, and yet, both coaches stand on the cusp of immortality.
31 May 2025, 04:44 AM

PSG v Inter Milan: The key battles

The final will begin at 1:00 am (Sunday) Bangladesh Time, with Sony Sports 1 broadcasting the match live.
31 May 2025, 03:52 AM

'Hopefully you don't get relegated': Malaysian PM takes a jibe at Man Utd

Malaysia's prime minister has stuck the boot into Manchester United by suggesting they could be relegated next season, having watched the fallen Premier League giants booed off in Kuala Lumpur.
29 May 2025, 09:56 AM

Messi and Suarez each score twice as Miami rips Montreal

Argentine superstar Messi opened the scoring in the 27th minute and assisted on Suarez's first goal in the 68th minute for a 2-0 edge.
29 May 2025, 03:02 AM

Shamit adds to Bangladesh’s midfield facelift

Bangladesh football team's midfield facelift, which began with the arrival of Hamza Chowdhury, entered its next phase yesterday with Canada-based midfielder Shamit Shome getting called up in the 26-member preliminary squad for the team's Asian Cup Qualifying tie against Singapore at home on June 10.
29 May 2025, 03:00 AM

Old friends, new ambitions: Messi teams up with Suarez in Uruguayan club venture

Formerly known as Deportivo LS, the club was founded by Suarez in 2018 in Uruguay's Ciudad de la Costa with a focus on developing local talent and giving back to the community through job opportunities and social initiatives.
28 May 2025, 02:50 AM

Zinedine Zidane 'can't wait' to take 'dream' France job

"I feel qualified for the French team, where I played and spent practically 12, 13, 14 years as a player. Of course it's a dream. I can't wait," said Zidane, a former captain of Les Bleus and the scorer of two goals as they won the 1998 World Cup final.
28 May 2025, 02:36 AM

Teenage star Yamal extends Barcelona contract until 2031

Local media have reported that the exciting Spanish international could become the Barcelona squad's highest-paid player if he meets certain performance-related clauses.
28 May 2025, 01:47 AM

'The only goal is to win the 2026 World Cup'

At 65, the Italian star manager, who has five Champions League titles under his belt, is taking the reins of a national team for the first time.
27 May 2025, 04:37 AM

Ronaldo announces Al-Nassr chapter 'over'

"This chapter is over," Ronaldo cryptically said on social media with a photo of him in an Al-Nassr shirt.
27 May 2025, 01:00 AM

Anfield rises, giants fall: The Premier League’s year of upheaval

With transfers looming and managerial futures uncertain, the next act promises even more twists.
26 May 2025, 13:59 PM

'We can achieve big things’: Alonso begins Real era with bold promise

Alonso will lead the team at the Club World Cup this summer and has signed a three-year deal until June 2028, after Ancelotti departed to take charge of the Brazil national team.
26 May 2025, 11:55 AM

Ex-Man Utd coach Ten Hag returns to management with Leverkusen

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been appointed as manager of Bayer Leverkusen on a two-year contract, the Bundesliga club said on Monday.
26 May 2025, 10:12 AM

Mac Allister brothers crowned champions on same day in different countries

Argentina's Mac Allister brothers Alexis and Kevin pulled off an unusual family feat on Sunday by lifting championship trophies on the same afternoon in different countries, though neither of them took part in their teams' final game of the season.
26 May 2025, 08:33 AM

South Korea look to feed off Son's Europa glory in World Cup qualifiers

South Korea hope Son Heung-min's European success can rub off on the national side when the skipper leads them into crucial World Cup qualifiers next week.
26 May 2025, 06:53 AM

Butler’s charges depart for Jordan, Indonesia friendlies

Bangladesh Women’s football team have left Dhaka for Amman, Jordan today for two friendlies against hosts Jordan and Indonesia ahead of their Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled next month.
26 May 2025, 06:08 AM

Juve beat relegated Venezia to secure Champions League spot

Manuel Locatelli's penalty in the 73rd minute won a exciting contest on the Venice Lagoon and secured Juve fourth place on the final day of an eventful season.
26 May 2025, 03:33 AM