football
Lewandowski hits 100 as champions Barca sign off in style
The veteran Polish forward, 36, reached 27 league goals for the season, although he finished behind Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe on 31.
26 May 2025, 03:23 AM
No Sabina, Sanjida in women’s team for Jordan tri-series
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) today announced a 23-member squad for Bangladesh Women’s team’s upcoming tri-nation friendly series in Jordan, where nine footballers who had rebelled against coach Peter Butler were included but Sabina Khatun, who had led the protest, and some other veterans were left out.
25 May 2025, 11:41 AM
Real Madrid appoint Xabi Alonso as coach
Real Madrid appointed Xabi Alonso to replace Carlo Ancelotti as coach on Sunday, with the Spaniard to take over from June 1 and lead the team at the Club World Cup.
25 May 2025, 10:06 AM
Messi sparks late fightback as Miami salvage 3-3 draw against Union
Israeli forward Tai Baribo scored twice for Philadelphia to give them the two goal advantage but Lionel Messi gave Miami hope with an 87th-minute free-kick before Venezuelan Segovia dramatically grabbed the point.
25 May 2025, 04:09 AM
'Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened'
Modric, who arrived from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, cemented his place in the heart of Real's midfield through his technical excellence and creativity, playing 591 games and winning nearly 30 trophies, including a record six Champions League titles.
25 May 2025, 03:37 AM
Arsenal stun Barca to win Champions League
The win comes against a mighty Barcelona team considered on paper to be the best in the world.
25 May 2025, 02:29 AM
French Cup win perfect preparation for Champions League: Luis Enrique
A week before they face Inter Milan in a bid to win the club's first and long sought after European Cup, PSG made light work of Stade de Reims in a 3-0 win at the Stade de France
25 May 2025, 02:00 AM
Smart moves, steady run seal Napoli title
A 2–0 victory over Cagliari in the final round ensured they stayed ahead of Inter Milan, sending the Campania region into rapturous celebration.
24 May 2025, 20:03 PM
Hamza and Co devastated as Sunderland promoted to PL
Regis Le Bris' side trailed to Tyrese Campbell's first half goal at Wembley, but Eliezer Mayenda equalised in the closing stages before Watson delivered the priceless last-gasp winner.
24 May 2025, 16:21 PM
Salah named Premier League player of the season for second time
Salah scored 28 goals and provided 18 assists to guide the Anfield club to the title, with Arne Slot's side winning it with four games to spare.
24 May 2025, 10:47 AM
'Season three is better than season two,' Postecoglou tells Tottenham fans
Manager Ange Postecoglou promised Tottenham Hotspur fans greater success next season after making good on his pledge of always winning a trophy in his second year at a club with a triumph at the Europa League.
24 May 2025, 08:05 AM
Messi-Ronaldo on same team? Infantino stirs Club World Cup speculation
A surprising twist came from the top, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino hinted at the possibility of the Portuguese star featuring in the tournament under different colours.
24 May 2025, 05:50 AM
‘You just trust him’: Ze Maria sees Ancelotti as Brazil’s answer
“He never offends anyone,” Ze Maria continued. “Even when he gets angry, he doesn’t cross that line. That earns you respect.”
23 May 2025, 06:58 AM
Raphinha extends Barca deal until 2028
The Brazilian, whose previous deal was set to expire in 2027, was vital as Barcelona won a domestic treble of La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.
22 May 2025, 18:44 PM
Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup
"Everything in life has a start and an end... on Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabeu," said Modric, 39, in a post on Instagram, as he reaches the end of his contract with Los Blancos.
22 May 2025, 14:33 PM
'We had a lot of fun': De Bruyne proud of Man City legacy
De Bruyne was honoured before and after a 3-1 win over Bournemouth as City closed in on qualification for next season's Champions League.
21 May 2025, 04:03 AM
De Bruyne departs, Rodri returns as Man City close in on Champions League
Goals from Omar Marmoush, Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez lifted City up into third in the Premier League heading into Sunday's final round of matches.
21 May 2025, 00:57 AM
Maradona death trial suspended as judge's impartiality questioned
The court ordered the suspension after defense lawyers complained about the judge's alleged involvement in a documentary about the case.
20 May 2025, 18:32 PM
Rakib stars in Kings’ 7-2 thumping of Fakirerpool
In Cumilla, the match between Mohammedan SC and Rahmatganj SC at the District Stadium was abandoned due to inclement weather after 18 minutes of play, with Mohammedan leading 2-1.
20 May 2025, 14:54 PM
Messi tops IFFHS list of all-time greatest players
Cristiano Ronaldo, long seen as the Argentine's main rival, notably fell outside the top three.
20 May 2025, 01:24 AM