football
Donnarumma ready for challenge of 'world's best league'
Manchester City's new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is ready to prove himself in the "best league in the world" after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
11 September 2025, 18:35 PM
Madrid to host 2027 Champions League final
The 2027 Champions League final will be played at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, European football's governing body UEFA announced on Thursday.
11 September 2025, 18:23 PM
Bangladesh football team return home from Nepal on a BAF aircraft
The Bangladesh team was originally scheduled to return on Wednesday, but the second and final FIFA friendly match against Nepal was called off following Monday’s violence
11 September 2025, 07:41 AM
‘A blessing’: Spence becomes first Muslim to play for England
"I was surprised because I didn't know I was the first, so it's a blessing," London-born Spence said.
10 September 2025, 05:27 AM
Ekitike welcomes Isak competition at Liverpool
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike has welcomed the arrival of British record signing Alexander Isak and says he is excited about the challenge of competing for a place in the line-up with the Swedish forward.
8 September 2025, 07:59 AM
'Equalling Henry an honour', says Mbappe after tying all-time goal record
France forward Kylian Mbappe said equalling Thierry Henry's tally of 51 international goals was an honour, but added that surpassing Olivier Giroud's all-time record was not something he dwells on, as his focus stays on winning titles with Les Bleus.
6 September 2025, 10:00 AM
Neymar will return and win the World Cup with Brazil, insists Ronaldinho
Football legend Ronaldinho is confident that Neymar’s story with Brazil is far from over, backing the Santos forward to make a comeback and lead the Selecao to another World Cup triumph.
6 September 2025, 09:30 AM
Mourinho crosses €100m in severance payouts after Fenerbahce exit
Former Real Madrid and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho hit an unwanted milestone after his latest sacking from Fenerbahce, with severance payouts across his career now topping €100 million.
6 September 2025, 08:35 AM
Suárez hit with six-game ban after Leagues Cup final chaos
Inter Miami star Luis Suarez has been handed a six-match suspension for his actions following last weekend's stormy Leagues Cup final defeat to the Seattle Sounders, tournament disciplinary chiefs said on Friday.
6 September 2025, 07:40 AM
English sixth-tier club sign 54-year-old fan as emergency keeper
A 54-year-old Dorking Wanderers fan will make his debut in goal for the English sixth-tier side on Saturday after the club's first-choice goalkeeper suffered a spleen injury, leaving them without cover for the weekend game.
5 September 2025, 17:31 PM
Messi’s home farewell in frames: brace and family cheers
The Argentina captain walked out hand-in-hand with his children.
5 September 2025, 06:31 AM
World Cup qualifiers: Germany stunned by Slovakia, Spain ease past Bulgaria
The Netherlands were held to a 1-1 draw by Poland in Rotterdam in Group G despite taking the lead in the first half through Denzel Dumfries.
5 September 2025, 05:37 AM
Donnarumma set to enter new career phase with Italy and Man City
Gianluigi Donnarumma is entering a new phase of his career as the Italy goalkeeper prepares for 2026 World Cup qualifiers under new coach Gennaro Gattuso before taking his place at Manchester City.
4 September 2025, 19:00 PM
Tottenham chairman Levy steps down
Daniel Levy stepped down as Tottenham executive chairman in a shock move on Thursday after a controversial reign lasting nearly 25 years.
4 September 2025, 18:25 PM
Bangladesh will miss Hamza, Shamit in Nepal friendlies, says Ibrahim
Bangladesh football team forward Mohammad Ibrahim said that they will feel the absence of star teammates Hamza Choudhury, Shamit Shome, and Fahamedul Islam in their upcoming two FIFA friendlies against hosts Nepal but was hopeful that the experienced players in the side will make up for these absences.
4 September 2025, 15:19 PM
‘It was a technical decision’: Ancelotti explains Neymar omission
“It was a technical decision based on many factors,” Ancelotti explained ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier against Chile in Rio.
4 September 2025, 08:26 AM
Player registration error: Grimsby’s United miracle soured by £20,000 fine
Fourth-tier Grimsby stunned United by eliminating them on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw in normal time last week.
2 September 2025, 14:29 PM
Leverkusen sacking after two matches ‘a complete surprise’, says Ten Hag
"To part ways with a coach after just two league matches is unprecedented," Ten Hag said in a statement posted by his agency on social media on Monday.
2 September 2025, 05:35 AM
Stadium shut in Australia after bird lays egg
“We must be proactive in protecting native species. If moving the egg is necessary, specialists will be engaged and permissions sought,” a council spokesperson said.
1 September 2025, 06:39 AM
Son's long-awaited LAFC home debut ends in defeat
South Korean star Son was playing his first game at LAFC's BMO Stadium, more than three weeks after landing with the club in a deal worth a reported Major League Soccer record $26 million transfer fee.
1 September 2025, 05:54 AM