football

BCL Relegation reversal: BFF continues bad precedence

Farashganj SC and Uttara FC, teams that were relegated from the country’s second tier football competition the Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) last season, have been greenlit to compete in the upcoming season as well by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) – a development that highlights the absence of a proper structure at that level.
16 December 2024, 02:00 AM

Iniesta bids farewell to glittering career in front of 45,000 in Tokyo

The 40-year-old announced in October that he was hanging up his boots after a career that saw him win two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup.
15 December 2024, 11:09 AM

Diabate ‘inspires’ Mohammedan, frustrates Abahani again

Title contenders Mohammedan SC handed a 1-0 defeat to archrivals Abahani to make it three out of three so far in this year’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at the Shaheed Dhirendhranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla today.
14 December 2024, 10:41 AM

Real confirm Mbappe left thigh injury

"Following tests carried out on Kylian Mbappe today by the Real Madrid medical department, the player has been diagnosed with a thigh injury in his left leg. His progress will be monitored," Real said in a statement.
12 December 2024, 14:34 PM

Sweden ends rape inquiry allegedly targeting Mbappe

The 25-year-old French star, one of the highest-profile players in world football, visited the Swedish capital October 9-11 with a group of people after he was not selected by his country for a Nations League match.
12 December 2024, 10:17 AM

Man City seek Champions League comfort to ease Premier League pain

"We have to survive the season, every game, try to take points, to try to win games and go forward," said Man City coach Pep Guardiola.
11 December 2024, 07:47 AM

'Unlucky' Girona better than their results, warns Liverpool coach Slot

The Premier League leaders are top of the European standings with a 100 percent record and on Tuesday face a Girona side down in 30th, with four defeats in five matches.
10 December 2024, 09:31 AM

A World Cup on three continents sparks climate concerns

The 2030 FIFA World Cup will send dozens of football teams and hordes of fans crisscrossing the globe for matches on three continents, sparking alarm over the environmental cost.
10 December 2024, 07:04 AM

Bangladesh grouped with India in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Bangladesh men’s football team was grouped with India, Hong Kong and Singapore in Group C in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, starting in March, at a draw held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today.
9 December 2024, 08:28 AM

Napoli hand Serie A lead to Atalanta with Lazio defeat

Fiorentina earlier remained on Napoli's heels after their 1-0 home win over Cagliari in their first league match since midfielder Edoardo Bove's sudden collapse last weekend.
9 December 2024, 03:56 AM

Liverpool v Everton postponed due to high winds

Premier League leaders Liverpool's Merseyside derby trip to Everton on Saturday was postponed due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh.
7 December 2024, 11:17 AM

Footballer Shakib Al Hasan grabs the spotlight

Even though captain Souleymane Diabate scored the decisive goal to power Mohammedan to a 1-0 win over holders Bashundhara Kings in their Bangladesh Premier League encounter in Cumilla yesterday, it was substitute goalkeeper Shakib Al Hasan who stole the show with a valiant display.
7 December 2024, 02:00 AM

10-man Mohammedan beat defending champs Kings in BPL

A second-half strike from Souleymane Diabate powered a 10-man Mohammedan SC to a 1-0 win over holders Bashundhara Kings in their Bangladesh Premier League encounter at Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla today.
6 December 2024, 11:43 AM

Bayern's Neuer sent off for first time in 866-game career

The 38-year-old rushed out of the box in typical fashion 18 minutes in to the German Cup last 16 clash, taking out an advancing Frimpong.
4 December 2024, 03:22 AM

High-flying Chelsea can 'dominate' English football: Maresca

The Blues are third in the English top flight, level on 25 points with Arsenal and nine points behind runaway leaders Liverpool.
3 December 2024, 13:03 PM

Van Nistelrooy disappointed by Man United exit

Ruud van Nistelrooy was disappointed to leave Manchester United after his successful spell as interim coach came to an end but the Dutchman said he understands why new manager Ruben Amorim wanted to bring his own assistants into the club.
3 December 2024, 05:40 AM

Major stadium disasters over recent decades

October 2022, Indonesia: At least 125 people died and more than 320 were injured after a football match in East Java involving Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya. Arema FC supporters invaded the pitch at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang following a 3-2 defeat and police fired tear gas, triggering a crush and suffocation.
3 December 2024, 02:53 AM

Kane suffers thigh injury

The 31-year-old, top scorer in Germany's top flight this season, was taken off in the first half of the 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
1 December 2024, 11:53 AM

Rodri sets early return target after knee surgery

Rodri, who won the Ballon d'Or last month, underwent surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a 2-2 draw at Arsenal, with manager Pep Guardiola saying he would not play again this season.
28 November 2024, 08:48 AM

Yamal wins 2024 Golden Boy award

The award recognises players under the age of 21 playing in Europe, and Yamal was chosen ahead of Real Madrid's Arda Guler and Paris St Germain's Warren Zaire-Emery.
28 November 2024, 03:26 AM