football

Conmebol discussing new Intercontinental cups with UEFA

The winners of Europe's Champions League and South America's Copa Libertadores are set to face each other next year in an Intercontinental Cup competition, the head of South American soccer's governing body Conmebol said on Wednesday.
4 May 2017, 07:43 AM

Traore brace puts Ajax on course for Europa final

Ajax Amsterdam produced a performance worthy of the club's illustrious past when they crushed Olympique Lyonnais 4-1 on Wednesday to move to the brink of their first European final since 1996.
4 May 2017, 07:35 AM

Higauin brace takes Juventus close to final

Gonzalo Higuain scores a brace as an imperious Juventus beat Monaco 2-0 in their Champions League semifinal first leg on Wednesday.
3 May 2017, 21:19 PM

BKSP, Dhaka fight for title today

The curtain on the Walton U-18 National Football Championship falls today at the Bangabandhu National Stadium with favourites BKSP fighting against Dhaka for the title.
3 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Three coaches shortlisted

The National Teams Committee (NTC) of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has short-listed three coaches from Australia, Italy and Spain for the position of head coach of the national team, said a BFF vice president yesterday.
3 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Ten-man Abahani stun Bengaluru

Ten-man Abahani stun Bengaluru FC with a 2-0 victory in an AFC Cup encounter in Dhaka today.
3 May 2017, 14:18 PM

Everton's Aaron Lennon being treated for 'stress-related illness'

Everton winger Aaron Lennon is receiving treatment for a "stress-related illness", the Premier League club said after local media reported the player was detained by police over concerns for his welfare.
3 May 2017, 10:38 AM

ABBA set to appear at football tournaments

A new penalty shootout system similar to the tennis tiebreak will be tested at the European under-17 championship, which began in Croatia on Wednesday, UEFA say.
3 May 2017, 10:24 AM

Muntari banned after racism complaint, Inter and Lazio sanctioned

Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari has been banned for one game after he walked off the pitch at Cagliari on Sunday, having been booked for complaining to the referee about racist abuse in the crowd.
3 May 2017, 08:12 AM

Blatter did not speak to US investigators, lawyer says

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has not spoken to United States prosecutors in Switzerland, his US-based lawyer told Reuters on Tuesday.
3 May 2017, 07:34 AM

'Best I have ever scored'

Emre Can admitted his sensational bicycle kick that secured Liverpool a crucial 1-0 win over Watford in their Premier League clash on Monday was his best ever goal.
2 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Euro 2024 bidders told human rights of 'utmost importance'

Euro 2024 hosting candidates Germany and Turkey have been told that they must meet specific criteria for human and labour rights and anti-corruption measures for their bids to be considered.
2 May 2017, 09:34 AM

Real Madrid look for 'rare double'

Real Madrid welcome Atletico Madrid for the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday hoping to do something that has been beyond the reigning 11-time European champions for six decades.
1 May 2017, 08:30 AM

CSKA Sofia coaches pelted

Three members of CSKA Sofia's coaching staff were hit after fans hurled firecrackers and stones during their 3-0 win over bitter city rivals Levski in the Bulgarian league on Saturday.
30 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Conte can't guarantee Hazard stay

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has conceded he cannot guarantee Eden Hazard will still be at the club next season, amid reported interest from Real Madrid.
29 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Allegri hints at Monaco threat

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri underlined the potential threat from Champions League semifinal opponents Monaco after being held to a 2-2 Serie A draw at "similar" Atalanta on Friday.
29 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Marcelo winner rescues Real

Real Madrid needed another late winner to edge closer to the La Liga title as Marcelo was the hero in a 2-1 home victory over Valencia on Saturday.
29 April 2017, 18:00 PM

Basel canter to another Swiss title win

FC Basel predictably won the Swiss Super League for the eighth time in a row on Friday, cantering home with six games to spare after a 2-1 win at FC Lucerne.
29 April 2017, 13:04 PM

Barcelona president Bartomeu faces trial for Neymar deal

Spain’s National court has confirmed that Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu will stand trial for his role in signing Brazilian star Neymar.
29 April 2017, 12:44 PM

AFC suspends Guam official who pleaded guilty in US bribery case

FIFA audit and compliance committee member Richard Lai was provisionally suspended by the chairman of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee on Friday after the Guam official pleaded guilty to charges of fraud.
28 April 2017, 10:53 AM