football
South Korea to face Saudi in Asian Cup last 16
"Saudi Arabia is our next one and it will be a battle," Klinsmann said
25 January 2024
Mauritania’s meteoric rise and lessons for Bangladesh
While Bangladesh remain in the backwaters of international football, Yahya and his federation has transformed Mauritania’s football
25 January 2024
Al-Nassr postpone China friendlies as Ronaldo injured before Messi's Miami clash
The 38-year-old Ronaldo apologised to fans as he confirmed he was struggling with a fitness issue.
24 January 2024
Fahim ends goal drought as Sk Jamal reach quarters
National forward Faisal Ahmed Fahim scored for the first time this season to guide Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club to the quarterfinals of the Federation Cup as they cruised to a 4-1 victory over Rahmatganj MFS in Dhaka today.
23 January 2024
Ronaldo 'health reason' spurs sudden delay of two China matches
"For me, today is a sad day," Ronaldo told a Tuesday evening press conference, during which he apologised to Chinese fans.
23 January 2024
Milan keeper Maignan calls for sanctions to combat racism
"I said we cannot play football like this," Maignan said
22 January 2024
Papon urges timely completion of BNS renovation
Youth and sports minister Nazmul Hassan Papon on Sunday emphasised on the completion of the renovation work at the country’s premier sporting venue, the Bangabandhu National Stadium, within its December timeframe.
21 January 2024
Sufil regaining his lost touch?
Mahbubur Rahman Sufil, Mannaf Rabbi and Nasir Uddin Chowdhury – three familiar names of Bangladesh football in the last decade but increasingly oblivious over the last few years -- have produced a rare instance in the Bangladesh Premier League today, scoring all four goals in a 2-2 draw between Brothers Union and Chittagong Abahani.
20 January 2024
Palestine coach demands 'focus' for first Asian Cup win
Palestine coach Makram Daboub said his players must be "fully focused" against the United Arab Emirates at the Asian Cup on Thursday after defeat to Iran in an emotional opening game.
17 January 2024
Respect for Messi holds off rising stars to individual awards
The respect for Messi from players, fans and journalists has forced the next wave of superstars to wait another year for the big individual awards
16 January 2024
Mbappe voted for Messi, Messi picked Haaland
Messi voted as the captain of Argentina and the Inter Miami player picked Haaland as his first choice
16 January 2024
How Messi won FIFA best player award 2023
Messi edged Haaland in the voting by the barest of margins.
16 January 2024
Turkey releases Israeli footballer accused of incitement to hate over Gaza
Sagiv Jehezkel, 28, held up a bandage on his wrist reading "100 days. 07/10" next to a Star of David when he celebrated scoring a goal for Antalyaspor against Trabzonspor on Sunday.
15 January 2024
Australia swat aside India to launch Asian Cup title bid
In front of a deafeningly pro-Indian crowd at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Australia made hard work of the first half, squandering a few decent chances while the underdogs defended raggedly and eyed opportunities to pounce on the break.
13 January 2024
Brazil must learn to play without Neymar, says coach Dorival
“Brazil have to learn to move forward without Neymar because he is injured,” Dorival said yesterday
13 January 2024
Kane 'really happy' to be reunited with Dier in Bayern
"I've known Eric for a long time, played with him for a long time, and I know what a great player he can be for us," Kane said.
13 January 2024
Osimhen carries weight of injury-hit Nigeria at AFCON
"I want to win the AFCON with my country and write my own legacy," Osimhen told Al Jazeera recently
13 January 2024
Barcelona lose Raphinha to hamstring injury
"He is out and his recovery will determine his availability."
12 January 2024
Maxime Lopez fires Fiorentina into Coppa Italia semis
Fiorentina beat Serie A rivals Bologna 5-4 on penalties to advance to the Coppa Italia semi-finals on Tuesday after their last-eight clash finished goalless after extra time.
10 January 2024
Overmars banned from world football over inappropriate behaviour
Former Netherlands international Marc Overmars will not be allowed to hold any position in professional football for at least a year, due to his inappropriate behaviour towards women at Ajax Amsterdam, Dutch newspaper NRC reported on Tuesday.
10 January 2024