'Asian Cup, AFCON scheduling not good for players'

The Asian Cup should be shifted to June and played in the same slot as UEFA's Euros, Arsenal and Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu said ahead of the Jan. 12-Feb. 10 continental championship in Qatar.
3 January 2024, 06:35 AM

Five talking points from the first half of the Premier League season

Champions Manchester City are ominously poised to strike in the new year despite a dip in form from last season's treble winners, while Arsenal, Aston Villa and Tottenham are also in the mix.
3 January 2024, 02:49 AM

Ancelotti happy to choose Real over Brazil

"In 2026, depending on my results, I may still be there. I want to be the coach of Madrid (...) and I hope to be able to continue being that in 2027 and 2028 because I want to stay here," he said.
3 January 2024, 02:23 AM

Rooney hit hard by 'setback' after Birmingham City sacking

Rooney's chequered managerial career is in stark contrast to his stellar playing days.
2 January 2024, 18:55 PM

Hermoso testifies about 'at no point consensual' kiss

Under Spanish law, a non-consensual kiss can be considered sexual assault.
2 January 2024, 17:52 PM

City unaffected by upcoming continental tourneys

Manchester City could have an advantage in the Premier League title race through January as their rivals face up to losing key players to the African Cup of Nations and Asia Cup.
2 January 2024, 17:00 PM

BFF withdraws BKSP suspension

Bangladesh Football Federation’s appeal committee exempted Bangladesh Krira Shikha Protisthan (BKSP) from a one-year suspension and monetary fine of Tk 100,000 after the country’s lone sports education institute appealed against the decision of BFF disciplinary committee.
2 January 2024, 14:54 PM

Birmingham City sack Rooney amid winless run

Wayne Rooney has been dismissed as the manager of Birmingham City after less than three months in the role, the second-tier Championship club said on Wednesday, after a winless run left them hovering above the relegation zone.
2 January 2024, 11:21 AM

Salah turnaround should surprise no-one, says Klopp

"We should not be really surprised that Mo can change a game, can improve in the game, because he did it hundreds of times," Klopp told reporters.
2 January 2024, 06:45 AM

Gaza war overshadows football as Asian Cup looms for Palestine

The players have "a constant feeling of anxiety for their families", Daboub, a former Tunisia coach and player, said by telephone.
2 January 2024, 03:26 AM

Salah swaps out unlucky boots to send Liverpool clear

All six goals at Anfield arrived in the second half as Salah opened the floodgates with a simple tap in for his 150th Premier League goal for the Reds.
2 January 2024, 01:34 AM

Top 5 factors behind Argentina's masterful 2023 run

The reigning world champions are hungry for more as they look to the future.
1 January 2024, 18:55 PM

PSG sign Brazilian 'Joker' Beraldo

Beraldo said joining PSG is a huge step for his career.
1 January 2024, 18:18 PM

Argentina to retire Messi’s No.10 shirt: reports

The Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia said that the board intended to retire Lionel Messi’s No.10 shirt following his retirement. 
1 January 2024, 15:59 PM

Mbappe's future to dominate transfer window

Arsenal's search for a proven goalscorer to spearhead their challenge for a first Premier League title since 2004 could also loom large.
1 January 2024, 03:15 AM

A better year hinges on improved management

We all hope the year 2024 will be a better one for Bangladesh sports.
1 January 2024, 03:00 AM

Tottenham end Bournemouth hot streak with 3-1 victory

Tottenham Hotspur brought resurgent Bournemouth down to earth with a flattering 3-1 Premier League victory thanks to goals by Pape Matar Sarr, Son Heung-min and Richarlison on Sunday.
31 December 2023, 18:37 PM

'Worst game of season': Arsenal miss out on top spot

Arsenal cannot afford to repeat the performance that led to Sunday's 2-1 loss at Fulham if they want to fight for the Premier League title, manager Mikel Arteta said.
31 December 2023, 18:27 PM

Spurs honour 'keeper Lloris for 11 years service

The former France captain is headed to LAFC in Major League Soccer after losing his place as Spurs' number one goalkeeper this season.
31 December 2023, 15:59 PM

Defier of odds and age, CR7 finishes 2023 as top scorer

He will turn 39 next February. Approaching an age even long before which athletes are removed from their peak, Cristiano Ronaldo does not seem to be stopping any time soon.
31 December 2023, 15:02 PM