football

Sergio Ramos: Man Utd target signs Real Madrid deal

Manchester United target Sergio Ramos has agreed to sign a new five-year contract with Real Madrid.
17 August 2015, 09:55 AM

Bangladesh U16s qualify as group champions

Bangladesh Under-16 football team have confirmed their position at the top of the group after a 2-1 win against India.
13 August 2015, 14:19 PM

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka 4-0 in SAFF U-16 Championship

Bangladesh made a sparkling start in the SAFF U-16 Championship with an emphatic 4-0 win against Sri Lanka.
11 August 2015, 15:42 PM

Barcelona face tough Sevilla test in Luis Enrique's quest for sextuple

Barca's first hurdle en route to the sextuple is a big one as they face Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup at Georgia.
10 August 2015, 12:49 PM

AFL racism row: Goodes backed by #IstandwithAdam campaign

Social media users are rallying around Aussie Rules footballer Adam Goodes, after he became embroiled in a racism row with fans.
1 August 2015, 14:34 PM

Sergio Romero: Manchester United sign Argentina goalkeeper

Manchester United sign Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero as a result of the uncertainty over David De Gea.
27 July 2015, 10:48 AM

Man Utd 3-1 Barcelona: Wayne Rooney on target for United

Manchester United continue their winning run on their pre-season tour of the United States with a 3-1 win over Barcelona.
26 July 2015, 05:00 AM

Underage African footballers 'trafficked' to Laos

African footballers as young as 14 are being trafficked to Asia and forced to sign contracts, the BBC has learnt.
21 July 2015, 04:48 AM

New Zealand thrown out of Olympic qualifying

New Zealand's footballers are thrown out of their Olympic qualifying tournament Sunday for fielding an ineligible player just hours before they are due to contest the final.
12 July 2015, 11:09 AM

FIFA bans scandal tainted Chuck Blazer for life

FIFA on Thursday bans for life Chuck Blazer, a central figure in the corruption scandal that has engulfed world football, for taking millions of dollars in bribes.
9 July 2015, 09:58 AM

Pep Guardiola wanted to coach Brazil, says Dani Alves

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola wanted to coach Brazil at last year's World Cup, says defender Dani Alves.
8 July 2015, 06:49 AM

Chile beat Argentina to win Copa America

Chile beat Argentina 4-1 on penalties in Santiago to win the 2015 Copa America, their first major trophy.
5 July 2015, 03:40 AM

Argentina ‘desperate’ for trophy: Lionel Messi

Argentina's Lionel Messi says his star-studded team are "desperate" to mark their status by winning the Copa America final against hosts Chile.
4 July 2015, 06:31 AM

Radamel Falcao: Chelsea sign Monaco striker on loan

Chelsea sign Monaco striker Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan deal, with the option to make the deal permanent.
3 July 2015, 15:57 PM

I'm not corrupt, insists Blatter

FIFA President Sepp Blatter insists he is not guilty of corruption despite the ongoing investigations into world football's governing body.
1 July 2015, 12:19 PM

Argentina smash six past Paraguay, reach Copa finals

Argentina remain on course to win first Copa America title since 1993 after thrashing Paraguay to set up a final against tournament hosts Chile.
1 July 2015, 04:07 AM

‘Hulk’ football star sends goalie thru net (video)

28-year-old international soccer superstar Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, aka 'The Hulk,' lives up to his nickname when his single kick of a soccer ball sends the goalie flying through back of net.
30 June 2015, 07:22 AM

Hero's joy turns into despair

Paraguay's penalty hero Derlis Gonzalez saw his celebrations curtailed by tragedy after his uncle died of heart attack following Paraguary's win over Brazil.
28 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Sepp Blatter urged to stand by Fifa resignation decision

Sepp Blatter has been urged to stick by his decision to quit as president of world football's governing body, Fifa.
28 June 2015, 14:09 PM

Argentina into Copa America semis on penalties

Carlos Tevez scores the winning spot-kick as Argentina beat Colombia on penalties to reach the Copa America semi-finals.
27 June 2015, 05:11 AM