football

Football federation's elections going on after AGM ends peacefully

The Bangladesh Football Federation's much-talked about elections are currently underway at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dhaka.
30 April 2016, 09:24 AM

Weah to run again for president of Liberia

Former Liberia international George Weah has announced he will run for president of Liberia for the second time.
29 April 2016, 10:50 AM

Saul Niguez's stunning strike gives Atletico Madrid edge over Bayern Munich

A sensational solo effort from Saul Niguez hands Atletico Madrid a precious 1-0 advantage over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
27 April 2016, 21:15 PM

Sheikh Jamal beat Tampines

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club overcomes the challenge from Singapore side Tampine Rovers in their AFC Cup match.
26 April 2016, 15:02 PM

BD girls outclass India

Defending champions Bangladesh get off to a flying start in their Group B game against India with a brace from Tohura and a goal from Maria completing a 3-1 win.
26 April 2016, 14:27 PM

Hillsborough 96 were unlawfully killed, jury rules

A jury hearing inquests into the deaths of 96 Liverpool football fans in Britain's worst-ever sporting disaster at the Hillsborough football stadium in 1989 rules that they were unlawfully killed, with police failures to blame.
26 April 2016, 11:55 AM

Anuching, Anai to become the first twins to represent Bangladesh women's football

Anai Mogini and Anuching Mogini might become the first pair of twin sisters to represent Bangladesh when they make debut for the U-14 women’s team against India in the AFC Girls Regional Championship in Tajikistan.
26 April 2016, 09:08 AM

Title hopes dashed for Tottenham Hotspur after West Brom draw

Mauricio Pochettino's men have fallen seven points behind leaders Leicester City, with three games remaining, following 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion.
25 April 2016, 21:42 PM

Paris St Germain beat Lille 2-1 to retain French League Cup title

Ten-man Paris Saint-Germain beat Lille 2-1 in the French League Cup final at the Stade de France on Saturday to remain on course for a domestic clean sweep of titles.
23 April 2016, 21:35 PM

Luis Suarez scores four as Barcelona stay on top

The Uruguayan forward hit four goals for the second time in four days as the defending champions moved back to the top following wins for Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
23 April 2016, 21:13 PM

Anthony Martial's stoppage-time strike pips Everton 2-1 in the semifinal

The Frenchman scores in the last minute of stoppage time after an own goal from Chris Smalling had cancelled out Marouane Fellaini's first-half strike.
23 April 2016, 18:49 PM

The combined panel led by incumbent president discloses 25-point manifesto for April 30 elections

The Kazi Salahuddin-led Combined Panel made made hefty promises regarding improving the national team, age-group teams and making district football vibrant again at a press conference at the BFF House.
22 April 2016, 12:32 PM

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels may be on his way to rival club Bayern Munich

German newspaper Bild reports that Borussia Dortmund defender and captain Mats Hummels is in talk with Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich over a possible move there after his contract expires in 2017.
21 April 2016, 21:52 PM

Zidane regrets failure to rest Ronaldo

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has admitted that he regrets not resting Cristiano Ronaldomore frequently.
21 April 2016, 08:17 AM

Barcelona star Suarez hits four in 8-0 rout, Ronaldo injured

Barcelona bounce back from their worst run of La Liga defeats for 13 years in emphatic fashion as Luis Suarez scores four in an 8-0 thrashing of Deportivo la Coruna.
21 April 2016, 06:33 AM

Neymar to miss Copa America

Neymar will not play for Brazil at the Copa America but will be available for the Rio Olympics, according to the striker's club Barcelona.
21 April 2016, 05:19 AM

Real Madrid beat Villarreall 3-0 while Atletico won 1-0 against Athletic Bilbao following Barcelona's 8-0 drubbing of Deportivo

Following Barcelona's 8-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid won their respective matches as the top of the La Liga points table remained as tight as ever.
20 April 2016, 22:33 PM

Brazil striker Neymar will be released for the Olympic Games in Rio this year by his club Barcelona

Neymar will miss the Copa America in June, but will be released to represent his country at the Rio Olympics in August, FC Barcelona announced on Wednesday.
20 April 2016, 22:00 PM

United win 2-0 against Crystal Palace, Liverpool crush city rivals Everton 4-0

Matteo Darmian inspired Manchester United to victory over Crystal Palace and Liverpool crushed derby rivals Everton 4-0 as both teams enhanced their chances of securing European football on Wednesday.
20 April 2016, 21:43 PM

Borussia Dortmund beat Hertha Berlin 3-0 to set up German Cup final against Bayern Munich

A 20th-minute goal from Gonzalo Castro and two late goals from Marco Reus and Henrikh Mkhitaryan propelled Dortmund into their third successive Cup final.
20 April 2016, 21:19 PM