Kings Arena to host Bangladesh-Afghanistan matches

The Bashundhara Kings Arena will host the two FIFA Friendly matches between Bangladesh and Afghanistan early next month, confirmed Bangladesh Football Federation’s vice-president Kazi Nabil Ahmed.
19 August 2023, 10:37 AM

Sweden take third place to spoil Australia's party

In front of a crowd of nearly 50,000, Sweden took the lead with a 30th-minute penalty by Fridolina Rolfo and doubled their advantage with a powerful strike from Kosovare Asllani just after the hour
19 August 2023, 10:36 AM

‘You’d kill me if we spent like Chelsea’: Guardiola

Chelsea have spent more than $1 billion in player transfer fees since the new ownership led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital completed their takeover of the club in May 2022.
19 August 2023, 08:19 AM

De Bruyne upbeat after surgery

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has had surgery following the hamstring injury he suffered at Burnley on the opening day of the Premier League season.
19 August 2023, 05:54 AM

Of ‘colossal change’ and setting a standard

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 tomorrow will see a new champion crowned, either Spain or England, with all the tournament's previous winners eliminated following the quarterfinals.
19 August 2023, 04:00 AM

Neymar in, Paqueta out as Brazil name squad for World Cup qualifiers

Brazil have omitted West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta from their squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers amid media reports that the English FA and FIFA have opened an investigation into potential betting rule breaches.
19 August 2023, 03:40 AM

'Very, very smart': Tuchel toasts Kane's 'impressive' Bayern debut

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel lavished praise on English striker Harry Kane after his Bundesliga debut ended in a 4-0 away win at Werder Bremen on Friday.
19 August 2023, 03:31 AM

Messi aims to end magical month with first trophy at Inter Miami

Lionel Messi could clinch his first trophy with Inter Miami, just four weeks after making his debut for the club, when his team face Nashville in the final of the Leagues Cup in Tennessee on Saturday.
19 August 2023, 03:18 AM

Australia pledges $128 mln for women's sport after maiden WC semifinal

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday promised A$200 million ($128 million) for women's sport in the wake of the Matildas' run to a maiden Women's World Cup semifinals.
19 August 2023, 03:01 AM

Napoli 'starting from zero again'

Napoli ended their 33-year wait for a Serie A title last season in spectacular fashion by securing it with five games to spare, but with new management and recent history against them, retaining it could be a very tough task. They begin their title defence at promoted Frosinone on Saturday.
19 August 2023, 02:45 AM

Matildas look to go out on a high

Australia captain Sam Kerr said Friday the Women's World Cup had been the best weeks of her career and she planned to stick around for the next one in four years' time.
19 August 2023, 02:35 AM

Manchester United brace for tricky Spurs trip

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United will be making a tricky trip to Spurs on Saturday in hopes of making it two wins from two in the Premier League -- a feat they haven't achieved in a league season since 2017-18 under José Mourinho.
19 August 2023, 02:30 AM

Neymar lands in Saudi ahead of unveiling ceremony

A rock star welcome will await him at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh where he will be unveiled before thousands of fans on Saturday.
18 August 2023, 19:17 PM

Italy names Spalletti as new head coach

Luciano Spalletti will be the new head coach of Italy's national soccer team, the country's football federation said on Friday, replacing Roberto Mancini who resigned on Aug 13.
18 August 2023, 18:20 PM

‘Proud’ Jamal signs for Sol de Mayo

Although the term of Jamal’s contract was not confirmed, Sol De Mayo informed that they would release Jamal for his national duty.     
18 August 2023, 16:53 PM

Ten Hag 'happy' Maguire snubbed West Ham offer

Erik ten Hag insists he is "happy" that Manchester United defender Harry Maguire snubbed an offer to join West Ham.
18 August 2023, 15:17 PM

'Endless money' is a problem in transfer market, says Klopp

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp said it was difficult for the club to keep pace in the transfer market and called for more regulation after they missed out on targets and saw players leave for Saudi Arabia.
18 August 2023, 14:26 PM

James out for 'a few weeks' with hamstring injury: Pochettino

Reece James is ruled out of Chelsea's game with West Ham United on Sunday and will be sidelined for a few weeks after picking up a hamstring injury in training, manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday.
18 August 2023, 14:02 PM

'Best' Women's World Cup generates $570m for FIFA: Infantino

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said on Friday the Women's World Cup had generated more than $570 million in revenue and enabled soccer's global governing body to break even, despite raising the prize purse tenfold compared to the 2015 edition.
18 August 2023, 12:44 PM

Walcott retires from football at 34

Theo Walcott, one of the outstanding young English  talents of his generation, announced Friday he has retired from professional football at the age of 34.
18 August 2023, 12:02 PM