football

Rio Olympics: Where are the Marta jerseys?

The fashion statement of the moment for Brazilians is the national football team's iconic number 10 jersey.But it's not Barcelona star Neymar's name they want on the back. It's Marta.
11 August 2016, 08:35 AM

Messi Runner: Barcelona star Leo gets his own mobile game

Lionel Messi can do extraordinary things with a football but they have not extended to saving the world - until now.
11 August 2016, 08:14 AM

'Gabigol' rescues Brazil from Olympic shame

Brazil escape a humiliating early exit from the Olympics despite another scoreless performance from Neymar as wonder kid Gabriel Barbosa strikes twice in a 4-0 win over Denmark.
11 August 2016, 04:53 AM

Rahmatganj fairytale continues

Minnows Rahmatganj MFS's dream run continues in the JB Bangladesh Premier League as they climb to the top with a 2-0 win over Uttar Baridhara Club.
10 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Real win Supercup

Real Madrid beat Sevilla 3-2 in the European Supercup final in rainy Trondheim on Tuesday.
10 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Why Pogba deal makes Man Utd’s greatest ever manager look silly

It often comes across as churlish to talk about the relatively minor errors made my managerial masters, but amidst the raft of excellence, mistakes will inevitably crop up even for the best in the business.
10 August 2016, 08:52 AM

Brazil and US held, Canada win again

The United States and Brazil advance to the quarter-finals of the Olympic women's soccer tournament as group winners despite being held to disappointing draws in their final pool matches on Tuesday.
10 August 2016, 05:16 AM

Brothers hold Arambagh

Promoted Arambagh KS and Brothers Union share honours in their JB Bangladesh Premier League encounter as they play out a 2-2 draw at the Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium.
9 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Manchester United buy Paul Pogba for 105 mn euros

Manchester United buy Paul Pogba for a world-record 105 million euros ($116 million) plus a potential bonus fee of five million euros, Juventus confirm.
9 August 2016, 08:49 AM

Will the Premier League all stars hunt down the Foxes?

Jaw-dropping new broadcast deals totalling 8.3 billion pounds ($10.9 billion, 9.8 billion euros) have enabled the English Premier League to assemble a dazzling galaxy of stars for the 2016-17 season.
9 August 2016, 06:12 AM

Brazil fire blanks again

Brazil face another embarrassing exit from a tournament on home soil after Neymar slumber through a second 0-0 draw of Rio 2016 against Iraq.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Smalley takes the job

British Paul Smalley arrived yesterday morning to take up the job of the Bangladesh Football Federation's (BFF) technical and strategic director.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Abahani hold off Muktis

Title aspirants Abahani have a close shave as they just manage a 1-1 draw against Muktijoddha Sangsad in their JB Bangladesh Premier League encounter.
8 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Brazil on brink of more home humiliation: Rio Olympics 2016

Brazil face another embarrassing exit from a tournament on home soil after Neymar slumber through a second 0-0 draw of Rio 2016 against Iraq.
8 August 2016, 06:40 AM

Jose hails Pogba arrival

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho hails France midfielder Paul Pogba's imminent arrival from Juventus on Sunday, describing the move as "amazing".
7 August 2016, 18:13 PM

Juve allow Pogba Man Utd medical

France midfielder Paul Pogba's transfer to Manchester United moves a step nearer on Sunday as Juventus grant him permission to undergo a medical.
7 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Brazil, USA reach last 8

United States keep their quest for a fourth straight women's football gold on track when captain Carli Lloyd ensures a 1-0 victory over France to qualify for the quarterfinals.
7 August 2016, 18:00 PM

BJMC thwart Mohammedan

Faltering giants Mohammedan SC surrender a lead to be held to a 1-1 draw by Team BJMC in their JB Bangladesh Premier League encounter at Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh.
7 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Sk Russel's season of broken promises

Before this football season began, Sheikh Russel KC had announced their intention of sweeping all the season's trophies.
7 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Sk Russel can't stop losing

Sheikh Russel KC coach Maruful Haque banks on his home advantage in hopes of turning the tides of his side's woeful campaign.
6 August 2016, 18:00 PM