football

Rashford signs new Manchester United deal

Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford has signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2024, the English outfit announced on Saturday.
24 December 2022, 12:29 PM

A fairytale ending

Football, bloody hell! Like the chapters of a book, slowly unfolding towards the eventual climax, this edition of the World Cup has been nothing short of breathtaking. From gorgeous goals to late drama, with a few major upsets sprinkled throughout, this year’s World Cup has probably been the most spectacular iteration of football’s greatest tournament.
23 December 2022, 18:00 PM

How to get into club football if the World Cup got you interested

Want to dive deeper into club football? Here’s how you can get started.
23 December 2022, 16:59 PM

England World Cup winner Cohen dead at 83

George Cohen, the right-back in England's 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died aged 83, his former club Fulham announced on Friday.
23 December 2022, 16:47 PM

Sevilla part ways with Isco

 Sevilla have reached an agreement with midfielder Isco to terminate his contract, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday.
21 December 2022, 13:55 PM

Brentford's Toney faces fresh betting charges

Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been charged over further alleged breaches of the Football Association's betting rules, England's governing body announced on Tuesday.
21 December 2022, 13:50 PM

Richarlison to undergo MRI to know degree of injury, says Conte

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison will undergo an MRI scan after picking up a hamstring injury during Brazil's World Cup quarter-final loss against Croatia, coach Antonio Conte said on Tuesday.
21 December 2022, 11:06 AM

Messi's Arab cloak maker sees boom in sales after World Cup

Watching Sunday's World Cup final, Ahmed al-Salem was more emotional than most football fans when Qatar's emir placed a black and gold cloak over the shoulders of Argentina's victorious captain Lionel Messi.
21 December 2022, 10:42 AM

Federation Cup kicks off on Tuesday as coaches embrace new system

The Federation Cup, Bangladesh's premier cup competition, on Tuesday will usher into a new system that will see the tournament run for nearly seven months into the footballing season, unlike previous editions which ran for three-four weeks.
19 December 2022, 16:30 PM

Why did Messi being honoured in Arab tradition draw controversy?

The Qatari Emir put a bisht on him right before he picked up the World Cup trophy.
19 December 2022, 14:52 PM

Benzema bids farewell to France

Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema announced he was ending his international career on Monday, the day after France lost in the World Cup final to Argentina.
19 December 2022, 14:49 PM

Messi wins Golden Ball for best player at World Cup

Lionel Messi on Sunday won the Golden Ball for the best player at this year's World Cup after leading Argentina to victory in the final against France.
18 December 2022, 18:41 PM

The poetry of football commentary

Commentary transcends into a place where it sprinkles the power of words over the raw emotional journey of live sports.
18 December 2022, 16:04 PM

Messi's penalty puts Argentina ahead in World Cup final

Lionel Messi, in his record 26th appearance at the World Cup, converted a penalty in the 23rd minute to give Argentina the lead in the final against France at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Sunday.
18 December 2022, 15:24 PM

Guide to hosting a World Cup watch party

Invite friends over, have a blast, or cry.
17 December 2022, 17:18 PM

Celebrities and athletes who are supporting Messi's Argentina

Everyone is gearing up to watch the final of the 2022 Qatar World Cup between Argentina and France, and it seems that there are plenty of famous people who are choosing Lionel Messi over Kylian Mbappe.
17 December 2022, 13:07 PM

Aguero to share room with Messi in lead-up to World Cup final

Sergio Aguero will lodge with Argentina captain Lionel Messi ahead of their World Cup final against France on Sunday.
17 December 2022, 12:29 PM

Goalkeeper injured as fans invade pitch in Melbourne derby

An Australian A-League clash between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City was abandoned Saturday after "shocking" scenes when fans stormed the pitch and attacked a goalkeeper, who suffered a suspected concussion.
17 December 2022, 12:02 PM

10 memorable impressions from the Qatar World Cup

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month, with shocks, great goals, incredible celebrations and record-breaking feats served up by the assembled cast.
17 December 2022, 09:24 AM

After heart illness, referee Marciniak all smiles ahead of World Cup final

Szymon Marciniak will be the first referee from Poland to officiate a World Cup final when France take on Argentina on Sunday, a dream come true for the Pole who was forced to step away from his duties a year ago due to a heart illness.
17 December 2022, 09:11 AM