football

Mbappe strikes again as Madrid hold off Alaves

Mbappe was taken off after 80 minutes and appeared to be suffering some discomfort, holding the back of his thigh. "He's fine, he's fine, a little overloaded, he asked me for the change to avoid problems," explained Ancelotti.
25 September 2024, 00:52 AM

Nagelsmann shocked by Ter Stegen injury

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann said news of Marc-Andre ter Stegen's serious knee injury came as a major shock after the Barcelona goalkeeper underwent an operation that is expected to sideline him for at least eight months.
24 September 2024, 06:16 AM

Man Utd stadium regeneration could add £7.3bn to British economy

United are considering whether to pursue a £2 billion plan for a brand new 100,000-seater stadium or redevelop the existing 74,000 capacity Old Trafford.
24 September 2024, 04:42 AM

Roma players disappointed by De Rossi sacking, Juric says

New AS Roma coach Ivan Juric said his players were disappointed by the sacking of Daniele De Rossi, but he was pleased with their performance as they clinched their first Serie A win of the season by beating Udinese 3-0 on Sunday.
23 September 2024, 07:11 AM

Haaland becomes 19th player to 100 City goals, equals Ronaldo record

It’s the latest remarkable signpost for the greatest goalscorer of his generation, after winning the Premier League Golden Boot in his first two campaigns in England.
23 September 2024, 04:36 AM

Unstoppable Barcelona thrash Villarreal 5-1

Hansi Flick's side extended their winning streak in the league to six games as they bounced back from their 2-1 loss against Monaco in the Champions League on Thursday.
23 September 2024, 01:14 AM

Critics want Man City wiped 'from face of the Earth': Guardiola

City, who have dominated English football since Guardiola's arrival in 2016, face a hefty points deduction or even expulsion from the league if found guilty on some or all of the 115 charges relating to financial regulations.
22 September 2024, 03:10 AM

Jackson double helps Chelsea cruise to 3-0 win at West Ham

Chelsea, who won 1-0 at Bournemouth last Saturday, moved into second place in the Premier League table ahead of the rest of the weekend's fixtures. West Ham, under new coach Julen Lopetegui, are 14th.
21 September 2024, 13:29 PM

Bangladesh lose to India in SAFF U-17 opener

Bangladesh Under-17 team suffered a 1-0 defeat to India courtesy of a stoppage time goal in the tournament opener of the SAFF U-17 Championship at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan today.
20 September 2024, 15:29 PM

Alonso hails 'efficient' Leverkusen after Feyenoord rout

"It may have looked pretty easy, but it's really not," Alonso told reporters after his team cruised to four first-half goals to break the Dutch resistance.
20 September 2024, 01:54 AM

Last-gasp Gimenez strike sends Atletico past Leipzig

"It's amazing, to get a last-minute goal like this is always fantastic and it's good to give the fans something to cheer about," Atletico's former Leipzig striker Alexander Sorloth told DAZN.
20 September 2024, 01:47 AM

Raya wonder save earns Arsenal a point at Atalanta

Spaniard Raya dived low to his right to beat out Mateo Retegui's spot kick in the 51st minute then sprang across his goal to claw away the forward's follow up header.
20 September 2024, 01:36 AM

Atlanta hold Messi's Miami to 2-2 draw

The Argentinian superstar Messi came close to a game-clinching goal in the 83rd, but his angled effort was blocked by Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan and Suarez's attempt to tap in the rebound was also denied.
19 September 2024, 03:13 AM

Arsenal players not flustered by Haaland's relentless form, says Jorginho

Arsenal players are unfazed by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland's goal-scoring rampage, midfielder Jorginho said vouching for the Gunners' confidence ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with City.
17 September 2024, 07:30 AM

'Unpredictable and more interesting' Champions League set to begin

UEFA, the European game's governing body, sensed the need for change at a time when the traditional group stage was becoming more predictable and the continent's biggest clubs were threatening to break away and form their own Super League.
17 September 2024, 02:21 AM

Van Dijk urges Liverpool to hit back after 'unacceptable' Forest loss

Virgil van Dijk has urged Liverpool to hit back after their "unacceptable" defeat against Nottingham Forest as the Reds prepare to start their Champions League campaign.
16 September 2024, 09:53 AM

PSG denounce racism aimed at defender Mendes

Paris St-Germain said Nuno Mendes had their full support after the defender was subjected to racist and abusive messages and comments on social media following a 3-1 home win over Brest in Ligue 1.
16 September 2024, 06:21 AM

Arsenal show strength in derby win at Tottenham

The Gunners shrugged off the absence of key midfielders Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard to remain undefeated this season and close within two points of leaders Manchester City.
15 September 2024, 15:02 PM

Messi scores twice in triumphant injury return for Miami

The eight-times Ballon d'Or winner hadn't played since injuring his right ankle during the Copa America final on July 14, when he helped Argentina to victory over Colombia.
15 September 2024, 02:33 AM

Salahuddin’s quiet exit

Kazi Salahuddin’s reign as the longest-serving president of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) will officially come to an end on October 26, the four-time BFF president announced in an impromptu press briefing yesterday.
15 September 2024, 01:00 AM