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Vinicius spared red card ban after suffering abuse
The committee also ordered the closure of the Mario Kempes stand at the stadium for five matches and imposed a fine of 45,000 euros on Valencia
24 May 2023, 02:53 AM
Ancelotti expects Vinicius to stay at club
"I don't think (he will leave Spain), because he loves football and he loves Real Madrid. His love for the club is very big and he wants to make his career here," Ancelotti told a news conference.
23 May 2023, 11:43 AM
Three detained over racist insults against Vinicius: Spanish police
"Police arrested today three young people in Valencia for the racist behaviour that occurred Sunday in the match between Valencia and Real Madrid," Spain's National Police said in a statement
23 May 2023, 10:56 AM
What next for Juventus after latest penalty?
The punishment, followed swiftly by a 4-1 defeat by Empoli on Monday evening, leaves Italy's most successful soccer club in seventh place in Serie A, outside of the places for European competition qualification.
23 May 2023, 09:57 AM
‘We want to finish the season with two more trophies’
With their third successive title in the bag, City can focus on emulating the Manchester United team that won the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in 1998-99
23 May 2023, 03:19 AM
Juve suffer Empoli humbling after points deduction
Earlier, the Italian Football Federation's (FIGC) appeals court announced Juve's 10-point deduction. The decision came following a revision of their initial 15-point penalty inflicted on the club over illicit transfer activity.
23 May 2023, 02:52 AM
Brazil protests to Spain over racist abuse of Vinicius
There has been an outpouring of condemnation in Vinicius's native Brazil since the Real Madrid star was targeted with racist abuse during a 1-0 loss at Valencia on Sunday
23 May 2023, 02:43 AM
Racism against Vinicius Junior: La Liga should be ashamed
Vinicius has been incessantly targeted for racist attacks.
22 May 2023, 13:43 PM
El Salvador mourns 12 killed in football stadium stampede
El Salvador soccer fans were mourning Sunday after 12 people died and hundreds were injured in a stampede at a stadium, with the country's president vowing an investigation.
22 May 2023, 06:54 AM
Booters can qualify for semis, believes Nabil
Bangladesh Football Federation has appointed David Dobarro Magan as national team’s physiotherapist for next month’s FIFA friendly against Cambodia and the subsequent SAFF Championship in India.
21 May 2023, 18:35 PM
Arsenal pushed us but we capitalised on their 'hiccups', says Walker
Arsenal were worthy contenders in the title race but Manchester City upped their game when it mattered most to win their fifth Premier League trophy in six years, defender Kyle Walker said.
21 May 2023, 06:46 AM
At least 12 dead in stampede at El Salvador soccer stadium
On Saturday night, the Alianza F.C. and Club Deportivo FAS teams were playing a quarter-final game at the Cuscatlan stadium in San Salvador, the capital.
21 May 2023, 03:33 AM
Men’s football team finally going to Asiad
In the last edition of the Asian Games in 2018, the men in red and green reached the second round for the first time after beating Qatar in their last group match.
20 May 2023, 15:00 PM
Signs of overdue spark in Mohammedan’s recovery arc
Mohammedan Sporting Club, one of the oldest clubs in Bangladesh whose evolution since inception had been driven through sheer emotion from numerous passionate fans across the country, is more than a sporting outfit.
20 May 2023, 04:00 AM
Pele's gilded, turf-lined tomb opens to public in Brazil
Pele, who died on December 29 at age 82 after a battle with cancer, was laid to rest at the Ecumenical Memorial Cemetery in Santos, Brazil. It is a high-rise, 14-story mausoleum that holds the Guinness world record for the tallest cemetery on Earth
16 May 2023, 00:23 AM
Inter-bank football tourney kicks off
City Bank beat Islami Bank 3-0 as the first ever Sheikh Hasina Inter Bank Football Tournament got underway on Saturday at the Army Stadium in Dhaka.
14 May 2023, 18:20 PM
Will Xavi's 'new era' begin tonight?
Barcelona could confirm their first La Liga title since Lionel Messi’s departure with a win against cross-town rivals Espanyol tonight, but there is every chance that Xavi’s team could take the field with the title alrea
14 May 2023, 03:00 AM
Love for Argentina recognised as AFA, bKash tie up
After years of support for La Albiceleste from countries like Bangladesh, India, and China, the AFA has devised diverse brand expansion programmes. This partnership is the expression of that trajectory and greater scope.
8 May 2023, 15:17 PM
Bangladesh to play Cambodia for SAFF Championship preparation
Bangladesh national football team will play a friendly match away in Cambodia on June 15 as build-up for next month's SAFF Championship, informed National Teams Committee chairman Kazi Nabil Ahmed.
7 May 2023, 09:05 AM
One dead, 200 hurt in Naples during title party: media
More than 200 people ended up in hospital overnight for injuries sustained during the celebrations, La Stampa said, from knife wounds to burns from firecrackers and asthma attacks caused by inhaling smoke from flares.
5 May 2023, 08:59 AM