football
'One of those days': Atletico record-breaker Sorloth hits four
Sorloth completed a hat-trick in the opening 11 minutes, the earliest in La Liga history, beating trebles netted by the 15th minute in 1929 and 1941 by Europa's Carles Bestit and Valencia's Mundo, respectively.
11 May 2025, 02:55 AM
Messi suffers worst MLS defeat as Miami’s slump continues
The Argentine scored in the second half but Miami's defence was once again exposed as they fell to a fourth defeat in their last five games in all competitions -- a run which has seen them concede 14 goals.
11 May 2025, 02:48 AM
Alonso has 'every door open': Ancelotti
Ancelotti is expected to leave Madrid at the end of the current campaign with Spanish media reporting former Los Blancos midfielder Alonso will take over next season.
10 May 2025, 15:34 PM
Flick wants 'dominant' Barca in vital Liga Clasico
Barca lead the Spanish top flight by four points ahead of rivals and defending champions Real Madrid with four matches remaining.
10 May 2025, 14:07 PM
Draw with Fortis extends MSC's title wait
Leaders Mohammedan SC came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against Fortis FC at the Bashundhara Kings arena yesterday, a result that has potentially extended their wait of winning this season's Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
9 May 2025, 18:30 PM
Lewandowski fit but to start on bench against Inter Milan: Flick
The 36-year-old Polish striker, who has netted 40 goals for Barcelona in all competitions this season, had been sidelined for his club's last four games.
6 May 2025, 02:49 AM
Mbappe double helps Real keep pressure on leaders Barca
Arda Guler broke the deadlock for Real shortly after the half-hour mark as the Turkish 20-year-old took a short corner for a one-two with Lucas Vazquez before dispatching an excellent left-footed shot from a tight angle through a gap between defenders.
4 May 2025, 14:11 PM
Firmino 'proud' after making more Champions League history
Roberto Firmino said he was proud of making history with his Saudi club and becoming an Asian Champions League winner, six years after lifting the prestigious European equivalent with Liverpool.
4 May 2025, 07:46 AM
Arsenal must use 'rage' of Bournemouth defeat at PSG, says Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hoped to carry positive momentum into Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Paris St Germain but instead called on his players to harness their rage from Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Bournemouth.
4 May 2025, 06:55 AM
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown
Antonio Conte's team are one step closer to a second league title in three seasons thanks to Giacomo Raspadori's well-struck free-kick in the 24th minute of a match which was briefly stopped by home fans' fiery protest against the league following the death of a beloved club physi
4 May 2025, 03:21 AM
Messi strikes as Miami hit four to end losing streak
Miami had lost their last three games, including a 5-1 aggregate defeat to the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Champions Cup semi-finals, but they got a much-needed morale boost with a comfortable Major League Soccer victory.
4 May 2025, 02:49 AM
Barca stay on Liga title track with 2-1 comeback win at Valladolid
Barca have 79 points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who host Celta Vigo on Sunday. Hansi Flick's side next visit Inter Milan in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday after a 3-3 draw in midweek.
4 May 2025, 02:35 AM
Bayern denied title by Leipzig's last-gasp equaliser
RB Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen scored a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 3-3 draw against Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich on Saturday and delay the Bavarians' title celebrations by at least a day.
3 May 2025, 15:36 PM
I'll talk about my future on May 25: Ancelotti
"I can make it clear, the truth is that I am very fond of my club, my players and my fans. I'll talk about my future on the 25th (of May)," Ancelotti told reporters on Saturday ahead of a home game against Celta Vigo.
3 May 2025, 12:01 PM
Jorge Jesus out as coach of Saudi giants Al Hilal
Al Hilal sacked their Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus on Saturday days after the Saudi giants were beaten in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League.
3 May 2025, 10:07 AM
Guardiola glad of Rodri return but uncertain if he'll play in FA Cup final
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is glad to have Spain midfielder Rodri back in training but has no idea yet if he will feature at all in this month's FA Cup final, saying "I'm not a doctor".
1 May 2025, 14:45 PM
Inter coach Inzaghi banned for one game over 'ultra' links
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi and midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu have been handed one-match bans while Inter and city rivals AC Milan have also been fined over their relations with hardcore 'ultra' fans, the Italian soccer association (FIGC) said on Thursday.
1 May 2025, 14:00 PM
Barca's Kounde to miss Inter Milan second leg injured
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is set to miss the Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Inter Milan after he was diagnosed with a hamstring injury on Thursday.
1 May 2025, 13:18 PM
Lopetegui appointed coach of Qatar
Julen Lopetegui, sacked by Premier League side West Ham in January, was appointed the new head coach of Qatar on Thursday.
1 May 2025, 12:14 PM
Yamal heroics preserve Barca's Champions League final dream
For 22 minutes, Barcelona did not seem to believe they would reach the Champions League final, and then Lamine Yamal decided enough was enough.
1 May 2025, 10:57 AM