football

Football: Ozil and Arsenal look to bounce back after mini-slump

Arsene Wenger knows Arsenal have no margin for error when they attempt to revive their Premier League title challenge against West Bromwich Albion on Monday.
25 December 2016, 05:57 AM

Football: Anger the spur for ailing champions Leicester

Leicester City host Everton on Monday hoping inspired words from the players can transform a season, not just a match.
25 December 2016, 04:57 AM

Barton charged with betting

Controversial footballer Joey Barton is alleged to have placed over 1000 football bets over a ten-year period and has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association.
24 December 2016, 18:00 PM

BPL returns after 5-day break

JB Bangladesh Premier League resumes today at the Bangabandhu National Stadium after a five-day break following Victory Day programme as well as national athletics championship at the country's premier sports venue.
24 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Football: Henderson delighted with Liverpool's defensive resolve

Jordan Henderson is pleased with Liverpool's new-found defensive resilience after their castigated back-line kept clean sheets in the recent Premier League victories over Middlesbrough and local rivals Everton.
23 December 2016, 09:49 AM

Chelsea broke no rules in handling abuse allegations: Premier League

Chelsea did not break Premier League rules in failing to report allegations of historical sex abuse made by their former player Gary Johnson in 2014, a statement from English soccer's top division said.
23 December 2016, 07:40 AM

Football: Mourinho admits its Chelsea's title to lose

Chelsea's ability to grind out victories will make it very difficult for anyone to catch them in the Premier League, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said.
23 December 2016, 07:05 AM

Football: Hodgson feels Rooney still has role to play for England

Wayne Rooney still has an important role to play in manager Gareth Southgate's England squad, former national manager Roy Hodgson has said after the striker's leadership was recently called into question.
23 December 2016, 06:44 AM

Football: Aubameyang among finalists for African Footballer of the Year

African Footballer of the Year Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in the running to win the award for a second successive season after being named on Thursday among the three finalists for the 2016 title.
23 December 2016, 06:03 AM

Football: Napoli snatch dramatic draw with last-gasp penalty

Napoli substitute Manolo Gabbiadini converted a penalty with the last kick of the game to salvage a 3-3 draw at Fiorentina who were inspired by a superb display from Federico Bernardeschi.
23 December 2016, 05:30 AM

Barca hammer Hercules

Turkey international Arda Turan scored a hat-trick as holders Barcelona thrashed third-division side Hercules 7-0 in the second leg of their Copa del Rey last-32 tie.
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Booters drop two places

The Bangladesh football team dropped down two places in the latest FIFA rankings, published Thursday.
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Walton to sponsor women's team

Walton have become the sponsors for the women's football team for the 4th SAAF Women's Championship, which is scheduled to begin from December 26 in Siliguri, India.
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Agrani Bank go joint-top

Agrani Bank SC climbed to the top of the Marcel Bangladesh Championship League with a one-goal win over Victoria SC at the Shaheed Suhrawardi Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Football: Barcelona pummel Hercules in Copa del Rey

Turkey international Arda Turan scored a hat-trick as holders Barcelona thrashed third-division side Hercules 7-0 in the second leg of their Copa del Rey last-32 tie.
22 December 2016, 06:35 AM

Nice stumble as Monaco close gap

Mario Balotelli and Younes Belhanda were sent off in the dying seconds as Ligue 1 leaders Nice stumbled into the winter break with 0-0 draw at Bordeaux, allowing Monaco to trim the gap at the top to two points.
21 December 2016, 23:02 PM

Bayern hammer 10-man Leipzig to open up Bundesliga lead

Robert Lewandowski led Bayern Munich to a 3-0 triumph in their Bundesliga showdown against ten-man RB Leipzig that opened up a three-point lead over their rivals.
21 December 2016, 22:55 PM

Bayern hammer 10-man Leipzig to open up Bundesliga lead

Robert Lewandowski led Bayern Munich to a 3-0 triumph in their Bundesliga showdown against ten-man RB Leipzig that opened up a three-point lead over their rivals.
21 December 2016, 22:24 PM

Frankfurt go third

Eintracht Frankfurt went third in the Bundesliga with a 3-0 victory over 10-man Mainz on Tuesday, their first win in four on the final round of 2016 matches.
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Fakirerpool on top

Fakirerpool Youngmen's Club returned to the top of the Marcel Bangladesh Championship League with a single goal win over Bangladesh Police FC at the Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur yesterday.
21 December 2016, 18:00 PM