football

Haaland's goal numbers are 'insane': Guardiola

Haaland has scored in four straight league games as City bounced back from back-to-back losses to Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion with a 3-0 win over Manchester United and a draw at Arsenal before thrashing Burnley.
27 September 2025, 19:27 PM

10-man Chelsea suffer 3-1 home defeat by Brighton

Brighton had looked second best after intense pressure from Chelsea in the first half and a 24th-minute headed goal from Enzo Fernandez.
27 September 2025, 16:39 PM

Atletico thrash Liga leaders Real Madrid in gripping derby

Julian Alvarez struck twice to earn Atletico Madrid an emphatic 5-2 derby victory over LaLiga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday, ending their rivals' perfect start to the season.
27 September 2025, 16:28 PM

Liverpool beaten by Crystal Palace to end perfect start

Eddie Nketiah's 97th minute strike gave Crystal Palace a 2-1 win.
27 September 2025, 16:19 PM

U-17s fall at final shootout

Bangladesh came from behind twice, including a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser, but ultimately fell 4-1 to India in a penalty shootout in the final of the SAFF Under-17 Championship at the Race Course Ground in Colombo on Saturday.
27 September 2025, 14:51 PM

Amorim under pressure as Brentford stun Man Utd

United have lost three of their six Premier League games this season, winning just twice, and are languishing in 13th place.
27 September 2025, 13:48 PM

West Ham sack manager Potter

West Ham United have sacked manager Graham Potter, the Premier League club said on Saturday, with the team languishing 19th in the table with three points from five matches.
27 September 2025, 09:59 AM

Mascherano sees Busquets’ retirement as ‘extra motivation’ for Inter Miami

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano believes Sergio Busquets’ retirement announcement can inspire his side to finish the season strong.
27 September 2025, 06:40 AM

Goals, guns, and narcos: The dark side of Ecuadorian football

In Ecuador, football is a deadly sport, with players competing in the shadow of match-fixing mafias and under threat of an assassin's bullet.
27 September 2025, 04:30 AM

FIFA suspends seven Malaysia players over forged documents

FIFA on Friday suspended seven Malaysia national team players for 12 months and fined the country's football association 350,000 Swiss francs ($440,000) over forged documents used for an Asia Cup qualifier.
26 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Can Bangladesh end India jinx?

Bangladesh will look to break their title when they come up against India in the final of SAFF U-17 Championship at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.
26 September 2025, 17:30 PM

Bangladesh storm into SAFF U-17 final with win over Pakistan

Two-time champions Bangladesh will face the winners of the other semifinal between India and Nepal, scheduled for later this evening, in the title decider on September 27.
25 September 2025, 11:29 AM

Ronaldo urges Ancelotti to recall Neymar for 2026 World Cup

Brazil's record goalscorer with 79 goals from 128 matches, Neymar has not pulled on the yellow jersey since October 2023, when he suffered a serious knee injury.
25 September 2025, 11:04 AM

BFF Academy reach semifinals

Earlier, the Academy team had reached the quarterfinals with two wins and one defeat in the group stage.
25 September 2025, 10:35 AM

Afghan women's refugee team to make tournament debut in UAE

The team's creation stems from the Taliban's ban on women's sports following their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, prompting players to flee the country fearing persecution.
25 September 2025, 05:56 AM

FIFA considering plan for 64-team World Cup in 2030

The 2030 World Cup not only could have its most number of teams ever, it is already set to be played on three continents and in six different countries.
25 September 2025, 03:56 AM

Messi double fires Inter Miami into MLS Cup playoffs

Another classic performance from Messi propelled the Argentine superstar to the solo lead on Major League Soccer's scoring list, taking him to 24 goals in 23 matches played -- two more than LAFC's Denis Bouanga.
25 September 2025, 02:55 AM

Pakistan stand between Bangladesh and final

Bangladesh are aiming to play high-pressing football against a physically strong Pakistan side in the semifinals of the SAFF Under-17 Championship, set to take place on Thursday at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
24 September 2025, 13:48 PM

Bangladesh v Hong Kong match tickets available on September 28

England-born Hamza Choudhury and Canadian midfielder Shamit Shome are set to feature for Bangladesh in the match.
24 September 2025, 13:33 PM

‘I didn’t want to cry’: Dembele dedicates Ballon d’Or to PSG and fans

The forward became the first Frenchman since Karim Benzema in 2022 to lift the prize after helping PSG claim their maiden Champions League crown last season.
23 September 2025, 03:32 AM