football
Bangladesh stay focused despite training disruption
Bangladesh are targeting a historic third consecutive SAFF Women’s Championship title, with the squad united around the ambition despite rising competition in the region.
26 May 2026
New coach, new energy: Jamal eyes fresh start under Dooley
Joining the camp at Kings Arena, Jamal expressed optimism over the squad and the opportunity awaiting the team.
25 May 2026
Argentina superstar Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup
Argentina superstar Messi was substituted in the 73rd minute at a rain-soaked Nu Stadium in Miami after clutching the back of his left leg and requesting to come off.
25 May 2026
Letting Joe Hart leave is Pep Guardiola's biggest regret at City
"When you take a lot of decisions, a lot, lot of decisions, you make mistakes," Guardiola, who will leave City after Sunday's final Premier League match at home to Aston Villa, told Sky Sports in an interview.
23 May 2026
North Korean women crowned Asian club champions in South
Women's football is one of North Korea's strongest international sports, with their national sides regularly competing at the highest levels in Asia and globally.
23 May 2026
‘They’re title contenders’: France’s 1986 heroes back Les Bleus for 2026
The French team won hearts and minds at the FIFA World Cup in Mexico that year, finishing third, 28 years after securing the bronze at the 1958 edition in Sweden.
22 May 2026
From VAR to hydration breaks: New rules at the World Cup 2026
Countdowns will be introduced for goal-kicks, throw-ins and substitutions in an attempt to discourage time-wasting.
22 May 2026
Haaland, Odegaard headline Norway squad for first World Cup since 1998
Norway are in Group I along with France, Senegal and Iraq. It has been billed as one of the World Cup's toughest groups.
22 May 2026
UEFA hands lifetime ban to Czech coach who secretly filmed female players
Czech media reported that the coach was convicted in May 2025 and initially received a suspended one-year prison sentence and a five-year domestic coaching ban for filming FC Slovacko's players in changing rooms, the youngest of whom was 17.
20 May 2026
Scotland’s World Cup squad: From 19-year-old Curtis to 43-year-old Gordon
Gordon made the roster despite being sidelined since January by a shoulder injury, while Curtis earned his spot after scoring five times in 14 appearances with Kilmarnock on loan from Rangers.
20 May 2026
Will Arsenal’s 22-year wait end tonight?
If City fail to beat Bournemouth tonight (May 19), Arsenal would be crowned champions before they kick another ball.
19 May 2026
World Cup glory lures superstar coaches into international battle
After decades of coming up short against European opposition in the latter stages of the World Cup, Brazil have turned to one of European football’s greatest ever coaches to end the 24-year wait for a sixth star upon the famous yellow jersey.
19 May 2026
Neymar dismisses 'nonsense' criticism, says fit for World Cup
"Physically, I feel great. I've been improving with every game," Neymar told reporters after Santos' 3-0 defeat by Coritiba on Sunday.
18 May 2026
North Korean women footballers arrive in South Korea
A North Korean women's football team arrived in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the isolated country to its southern neighbour in eight years, to play in the Asian Champions League semi-finals.
17 May 2026
Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for World Cup preparation
Iran and the US cut diplomatic ties in 1980 and the players are expected to use their time in Turkey to complete the necessary procedures for obtaining visas.
17 May 2026
Ronaldo suffers more agony as Gamba deny Al-Nassr continental silverware
Ronaldo's wait for his first piece of silverware since signing a big-money deal to join Al Nassr in 2023 was extended by the Japanese club, who withstood a second-half barrage by the Saudi side.
17 May 2026
Dembele clinches back-to-back Ligue 1 player of the year awards
The 28-year-old becomes just the fifth player to win back-to-back awards, the last being Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2014.
12 May 2026
Barca's La Liga title triumph: Key factors
The Catalan giants, entertainers in attack and risk-takers at the back, triumphed with three games to spare, sitting 14 points ahead of second-place Los Blancos.
11 May 2026
Barcelona clinch 29th LaLiga title with 2-0 Clasico win over Real Madrid
Hansi Flick's side moved to an unassailable 91 points, 14 clear of second-placed Real with three games remaining.
11 May 2026
Bangladesh seeks strong footballing ties with Italy
Bangladesh has expressed interest in inviting renowned Italian footballers and clubs to visit the country and play friendly matches as part of efforts to strengthen cultural and sporting ties with Italy.
10 May 2026