Barcelona launch LaLiga title defence with five-star Elche demolition

Fermin then added the fifth goal in the 79th minute, controlling the ball on the edge of the box, swivelling past his marker and driving inside before smashing an unstoppable shot beyond the helpless keeper.
24 August 2026

UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as FIFA president

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is "not interested" in replacing Gianni Infantino, but has warned the under-fire FIFA president must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March.
24 August 2026

Torres double rescues point for PSG at Rennes in Ligue 1 opener

Ferran Torres came off the bench to score a late double on his debut as Paris St Germain rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 with hosts Stade Rennais in their Ligue 1 season opener on Sunday.
24 August 2026

‘Call Watkins’: Emery washes hands of striker saga

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insisted it was Ollie Watkins's responsibility to explain his absence from a thumping 4-0 Premier League loss away to Brighton on Sunday.
24 August 2026

'Unbelievable' Cherki proves his point to Man City boss Maresca

Enzo Maresca revealed Rayan Cherki was frustrated to be left on the bench before the "unbelievable" Manchester City playmaker inspired a dramatic 2-1 win against Bournemouth on Sunday.
24 August 2026

Szoboszlai's last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle in Andoni Iraola's first match in charge of the Reds.
23 August 2026

Atletico's Alvarez jeered in Villarreal draw

Giuliano Simeone delivered a family rescue act in the dying moments, earning Atletico Madrid a dramatic 2-2 draw with Villarreal after his father Diego's side had been reduced to 10 men on a scorching afternoon of fan anger and frayed nerves.
23 August 2026

Brighton start Premier League season with rout of 10-man Villa

Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.
23 August 2026

Gvardiol’s late strike gives Maresca winning start at Man City

Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game as the Spaniard's replacement.
23 August 2026

Brazil bound for Bangladesh?

Could Brazil really be heading for Bangladesh? That possibility gained momentum on Sunday after a five-member delegation from the Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) inspected two Dhaka stadiums, apparently assessing their suitability for a future Brazil fixture.
23 August 2026

Kane voted player of the year in Germany

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted the 2026 player of the year in Germany by an association of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise.
23 August 2026

Rajshahi Stars sign off with 8-0 rout

Rajshahi Stars FC ended their maiden AFC Women’s Champions League campaign on a winning note, thrashing Rovers FC of Guam 8-0 in their third and final group-stage preliminary match at Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on Sunday.
23 August 2026

Man City agree £86m deal for Lille star Bouaddi

Manchester City have agreed to sign Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a deal worth £86 million ($117 million), according to reports on Sunday.
23 August 2026

CBF inspects National Stadium; could open door for Brazil-Bangladesh match

They came straight to the National Stadium after landing in Dhaka at 1:00pm from Kolkata, where they had also inspected the Salt Lake Stadium ahead of Brazil’s October 3 friendly fixture against India.
23 August 2026

‘Vinicius is being bullied’: Mourinho blasts treatment of Real star

Mourinho said the treatment of Vinicius had become a recurring theme.
23 August 2026

Messi scores but Miami slump continues

A goal from Lionel Messi wasn't enough as Inter Miami fell 2-1 at home to Toronto on Sunday for their fifth straight match without a win.
23 August 2026

FIFA ASEAN Cup confirmed, calendar causes headache

The Bangladesh national football team's build-up for November's SAFF Championship received a boost with the confirmation of their participation in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, but their preparations on the ground remain a concern.
23 August 2026

Maresca says Man City must fill Rodri void after Barca switch

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club must find a "new Rodri" after the departure of the influential midfielder to Barcelona this week.
23 August 2026

Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence

Inter Milan kicked off the defence of their Serie A title in emphatic fashion on Saturday, cruising to a 4-1 home victory over promoted Monza.
23 August 2026

Olise helps Bayern past Dortmund in German Supercup

Michael Olise scored a goal and created another as Bayern Munich won 2-1 at old foes Borussia Dortmund in the season-opening German Supercup on Saturday.
23 August 2026