football

Treble talk gathers pace after Inter's comeback win over Monza

Lautaro Martinez proved decisive in the 77th minute to serve up his team's victory with a header slightly deflected into goal by Monza's Greek defender Giorgos Kyriakopoulos
9 March 2025, 04:36 AM

Barca Liga match postponed after club doctor dies

The doctor had been working with different Barcelona sides since 2017, and began working with the men's football first team a few months ago.
9 March 2025, 02:51 AM

FIFA lifts restricted financing on BFF

“After six years, the BFF has come out of the restricted financing from FIFA, which just informed us of the development today,” BFF president Tabith Awal told The Daily Star.
7 March 2025, 15:21 PM

Trial of Maradona's medics to start four years after star's death

More than 100 witnesses, including members of Maradona's family and doctors who tended to him down the years, will take the stand over the course of the four-month trial, which starts Tuesday in the Buenos Aires suburb of San Isidro.
7 March 2025, 11:37 AM

Chhetri comes out of retirement to play against Maldives and Bangladesh

Chhetri, 40, had announced his retirement from international football in June last year following a goalless draw with Kuwait in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. 
6 March 2025, 16:22 PM

Neymar back for Brazil after 16-month absence

Neymar has 128 caps and a record 79 goals for his country, surpassing Pele's tally of 77.
6 March 2025, 14:45 PM

FIFA to consider one-off expansion to 64 teams for 2030 World Cup

The World Cup has already been expanded from 32 to 48 teams for next year's edition in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
6 March 2025, 14:27 PM

'PSG were the much better team': Slot hails 'lucky' Liverpool

"If we had a draw over here we would have already been the lucky one. That is clear for everyone," Slot accepted after his side withstood a pummelling from the hosts in Paris.
6 March 2025, 04:25 AM

Bangladesh booters off to Saudi Arabia camp

A 38-member contingent of the Bangladesh national football team left for Saudi Arabia this afternoon for an intensive training session ahead of their Asian Cup Qualifiers tie against India on March 25.
5 March 2025, 08:36 AM

Liverpool, PSG ready for blockbuster clash

With 20 victories, the Reds, who are closing in on a record-equalling 20th English title, have won more league games than any team in Europe's top five leagues so far this season.
5 March 2025, 05:45 AM

Bayern to display Beckenbauer's iconic No.5 jersey on stadium roof

A 15-metre by 10-metre depiction of Beckenbauer's iconic No.5 shirt has already been affixed to the Allianz Arena roof ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 clash with German champions Bayer Leverkusen.
4 March 2025, 12:07 PM

Real Madrid need flawless game against Atletico: Vinicius

Los Blancos host their city rivals on Tuesday in the first leg before visiting Atletico next week at the Metropolitano stadium.
4 March 2025, 04:21 AM

Real's 'fantastic four' face Atletico test

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone admitted city rivals Real have the more illustrious history but backed his own team to deliver.
3 March 2025, 19:12 PM

Messi rests but Miami triumph in Texas

Luis Suarez scored a goal and assisted on three others to lead Inter Miami to a dominant 4-1 victory over the host Houston Dynamo on Sunday night.
3 March 2025, 03:26 AM

Betis defeat is wake-up call for Champions League: Ancelotti

"This is a heavy blow, we have to bounce back. Losing at this point in the season is tough because everyone is on form and we didn't do well in this game," the Italian told reporters.
2 March 2025, 05:07 AM

Argentine teen midfielder Echeverri arrives at Manchester City

Echeverri signed from River Plate in January last year, but remained on loan at the Argentine club until last month and arrives at City having captained his country at the Under-20 South American Championship.
27 February 2025, 14:19 PM

Sky is the limit for 'spectacular' Endrick: Ancelotti

Ancelotti said he was in awe of Endrick's remarkable skill after the 18-year-old Brazilian scored the winner and fired a brilliant strike off the post.
27 February 2025, 04:34 AM

Liverpool open huge 13-point gap as Arsenal held by Forest

The Reds look certain to win the Premier League for the first time since 2020, which will move them level with Manchester United on a record-equalling 20 English titles.
27 February 2025, 00:57 AM

Endrick earns depleted Real Madrid narrow Cup win at Sociedad

Real Madrid started brightly despite manager Carlo Ancelotti resting several key players and it took them 19 minutes to break the deadlock, with 18-year-old Brazilian Endrick providing a tidy finish from a counter-attack.
27 February 2025, 00:46 AM

Liverpool glory would boost Salah's Ballon d'Or chances: Slot

The Egyptian superstar, 32, is favourite to win the award, regarded as the top individual prize in football, after a sensational campaign so far.
26 February 2025, 16:34 PM