football

Seven children among 13 killed in Madagascar stadium crush

"So far 13 people have been killed and 107 injured," said opposition MP Hanitra Razafimanantsoa on a local radio station.
25 August 2023, 17:52 PM

Barca Academy coming to Bangladesh

Barca Academy, the official soccer school of FC Barcelona, is coming to Bangladesh to organise a football camp between October 22 and October 26. International School Dhaka (ISD) will serve as the headquarters for this camp. All camp-related activities will also be organised at ISD. 
24 August 2023, 14:19 PM

Real sign Kepa on season-long loan to replace Courtois

"Real Madrid and Chelsea FC have agreed on the loan of player Kepa Arrizabalaga until June 30, 2024," the Spanish club said in a statement.
14 August 2023, 10:39 AM

Barcelona held by Getafe in feisty clash

Champions Barca were dominating the match early on under the scorching heat of south Madrid, with Brazil winger Raphinha the main threat to the home side's defence by running the right channel and creating several opportunities.
14 August 2023, 00:34 AM

England through to World Cup quarter-finals after beating Nigeria in shootout

England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout on Monday with Chloe Kelly scoring the decisive spot-kick, following a 0-0 draw over 120 nerve-jangling minutes.
7 August 2023, 10:32 AM

France coach warns against underestimating Morocco before World Cup clash

France coach Herve Renard has warned his team not to take Morocco lightly as they face one of the surprise packages of the Women's World Cup in the last 16 on Tuesday.
7 August 2023, 07:44 AM

England's Wiegman last female head coach remaining at WWC

England's Sarina Wiegman is the lone female head coach remaining at the Women's World Cup after the elimination of South Africa on Sunday, which could bode well for the Lionesses Down Under if history has a hand in it.
6 August 2023, 08:46 AM

Australia keen to host 2034 FIFA World Cup

Australia is interested in holding the men's World Cup in 2034, football's governing body in the country said Friday, as it looks to build off the momentum of hosting the women's version.
4 August 2023, 06:11 AM

Messi will return to Barcelona, says Inter Miami co-owner

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas spoke to the Offside with Taylor Twellman podcast, and revealed that the American club will help Messi return to Camp Nou in some capacity.
31 July 2023, 08:29 AM

Switzerland, Norway qualify for Women's World Cup last 16

Switzerland and Norway qualified for the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Sunday as co-hosts New Zealand were eliminated along with the Philippines.
30 July 2023, 09:28 AM

Morocco's Benzina makes history with hijab at Women's World Cup

Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab during a Women's World Cup game when she sported the Muslim headscarf in Morocco's match against South Korea on Sunday.
30 July 2023, 06:06 AM

‘Well-organised league but lack of competition at top’

Ever since the introduction of professional football league in 2007, local coaches had been demanding disclosure of league fixtures ahead of time so that they could better prepare their sides.
24 July 2023, 03:41 AM

Women's World Cup never been tougher, warns Germany coach

Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg warned Sunday that women's football has never been more competitive as her side chase a third World Cup title.
23 July 2023, 08:15 AM

Police finish Bangladesh Premier League in third position

Bangladesh Police finished in third position, leaving Mohammedan and Sheikh Russel KC in fourth and fifth positions respectively, as the Bangladesh Premier League came to an end yesterday.
22 July 2023, 13:18 PM

Domestic violence case dropped against ex-Man Utd star Giggs

Former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs will not face a retrial over domestic violence claims after prosecutors on Tuesday withdrew the charges due to the "unwillingness" of his ex-girlfriend to give evidence.
18 July 2023, 10:01 AM

Paul Smalley's resignation accepted

Bangladesh Football Federation’s technical and strategic director Paul Smalley tendered his resignation on Saturday, bringing an end his second stint two years into the three-year contract.
15 July 2023, 14:17 PM

Paul Smalley away from women’s team over ‘contract negotiation’

Bangladesh Football Federation’s technical director Paul Smalley will not be part the women’s football team’s FIFA friendlies against Nepal in Dhaka, an aberration for the British national who has been a regular fixture of the women’s team since his appointment in 2016.
12 July 2023, 12:06 PM

Nepal women arrive in Dhaka

The two matches will be held at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on July 13 and 16, with both matches scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm.
11 July 2023, 18:47 PM

Australia, New Zealand revive 'football's Ashes'

The ornate wooden trophy houses a silver razor case carried during the treacherous Gallipoli landing of World War I, and has been dubbed the "greatest domestic treasure" in Australian football.
11 July 2023, 05:10 AM

Gerrard says "family feeling" was a key reason for joining Al-Ettifaq

Steven Gerrard said a "family feeling" at Saudi Arabian Pro league club Al-Ettifaq was one of the things that persuaded him to accept a coaching job with the side.
10 July 2023, 09:54 AM