football
AFC fines BFF US$20,000
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has been fined 20,000 US dollars for withdrawing the national team from the inaugural
1 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Football: Arsenal must put November struggles to bed, says Wenger
November has not been the kindest month for Arsenal in recent seasons and while their schedule over the next four weeks offers plenty of opportunity to slip up again manager Arsene Wenger is determined to keep his players focused on the present.
1 November 2016, 10:10 AM
Football: Tottenham injuries test Pochettino's patience
Mauricio Pochettino insists the frustration of Tottenham's recent barren run won't become a distraction as his injury-plagued side look to get back on track in the Champions League.
1 November 2016, 09:58 AM
Football: Barcelona will punish City errors, warns Enrique
Barcelona will put Manchester City to the sword if they commit the same kind of errors as they did in their Champions League encounter last month, coach Luis Enrique has said.
1 November 2016, 06:33 AM
Football: Leicester seek to continue European stroll in Copenhagen
Leicester City have turned their debut season in the Champions League into a cakewalk and victory over FC Copenhagen on Wednesday would seal their place in the last 16.
1 November 2016, 06:10 AM
No return for Pelle
Giampiero Ventura has confirmed that Graziano Pelle will not be called up for the new Italy squad after "he besmirched the image" of the Azzurri.
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Bale now best paid
Gareth Bale has replaced Cristiano Ronaldo as Real Madrid's best paid player.
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM
FIFA delegate due today
A FIFA delegation will come to Dhaka today to have a look at tailor-made projects prepared by Bangladesh Football Federation under the FIFA Forward Programme which a football development programme approved in the FIFA congress in May.
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Diego Maradona's childhood home turned into public museum in Buenos Aires
How many sleepless nights did the young man who would become one of soccer's greatest players spend gazing up at the ceiling, imagining dizzying dribbles, spectacular goals and hoisting the World Cup above his head?
30 October 2016, 05:44 AM
Loew set to extend reign
Germany's World Cup-winning coach Joachim Loew is set to extend his reign until 2020 amidst reports his new contract will be
29 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Mourinho bars Rooney from United escape
Wayne Rooney will not be allowed to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window despite his frustrations at losing
29 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Real run riot
A much-weakened Real Madrid went goal crazy in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, smashing third-division minnows Cultural Leonesa 7-1 away from home in the first leg of their last-32 encounter.
27 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Sociedad and their social benefits
Football may appear to be a cut-throat business run by multi-billionaires who care about little more than lining their pockets and adopting a revolving door policy when it comes to managerial appointments.
27 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Bayern march on, Dortmund need penalties
Holders Bayern Munich reach the third round of the German Cup with a 3-1 win over Augsburg while second-division Union Berlin take injury-hit Borussia Dortmund to penalties.
27 October 2016, 03:17 AM
Mata sinks City, West Ham stun Chelsea
Juan Mata's second-half strike earns Manchester United a 1-0 win over holders Manchester City as Jose Mourinho's resurgent side reaches the English Football League Cup quarter-finals.
27 October 2016, 03:09 AM
Genoa wreck AC Milan's chances
Nikola Ninkovic, Leonardo Pavoletti and a Juraj Kucka own goal ended 10-man AC Milan's chances of going top of Serie A after crashing 3-0 to Genoa on Tuesday.
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM
FA against foreign coach
The Football Association may be reluctant to hire a foreigner as Sam Allardyce's replacement as full-time England manager based on previous painful experiences, FA chief executive Martin Glenn told the BBC on Wednesday.
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Long layoff for Bailly
Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly expects to return within two months after injuring his knee during his side's 4-0
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Mathieu adds to Barcelona injury woes
Barcelona centre-back Jeremy Mathieu joined the club's mounting injury list and faces three weeks out after hurting his right calf,
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Giggs, Neville to open cafes, hotels in Asia
Manchester United greats Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville have teamed up with a Singaporean billionaire to open football-themed cafes and hotels in Asia, a spokesperson for the tycoon said Wednesday.
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM