Australia, Saudi Arabia keep World Cup hopes alive as South Korea stutter again

Australia beat China 2-0 on Tuesday to boost their chances of automatic World Cup qualification, but Saudi Arabia stayed in touch in Group C with a goalless draw in Japan.
25 March 2025, 16:15 PM

Hamza's debut for Bangladesh ends in goalless draw

Bangladesh had to be satisfied with a draw after fluffing a host of opportunities at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifier against India on Tuesday.
25 March 2025, 15:19 PM

Real Madrid making progress on Alexander-Arnold transfer: reports

The defender has long been linked with a move to the Bernabeu on a free transfer and talks between the 26-year-old and the Spanish giants are understood to be making progress.
25 March 2025, 14:27 PM

Dominant Bangladesh waste four chances in goalless first half

Bangladesh wasted at least four scoring chances as the first half of their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture in Shillong ended goalless. 
25 March 2025, 14:18 PM

Brazil coach aims to silence doubters with statement win over Argentina

Brazil have not beaten the reigning world champions in six years, a run that extends to 16 years for matches hosted in Argentina.
25 March 2025, 13:22 PM

No Jamal in starting XI as Hamza makes debut against India

Hamza Choudhury was named in the starting XI for Bangladesh in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture against India, with regular captain Jamal Bhuiyan kept on the bench.
25 March 2025, 12:54 PM

Ex-FIFA chief Blatter and Platini cleared in corruption case

The pair, once among the most powerful figures in global soccer, were cleared of fraud at the Extraordinary Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Criminal Court in the town of Muttenz, near Basel.
25 March 2025, 11:54 AM

Can Hamza bring back the golden days of Bangladesh football?

Most people these days will not believe me when I tell them that there was once a time when us Bangladeshis had very strong emotions related to football and our footballers. We did not have English hooligans, but each and every locality was somewhat divided between an epic rivalry of Mohammedan versus Abahani.
25 March 2025, 10:45 AM

Barcelona's Pedri puts Champions League glory ahead of Ballon d’Or

Barcelona midfielder Pedri said he is putting team trophies ahead of individual accolades this season and would only want to be awarded the Ballon d'Or if his side won the Champions League and completed the treble.
25 March 2025, 07:45 AM

Hamza adds spice to India-Bangladesh tie

The match kicks off at 7:30 pm (Bangladesh time) at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya, and will be broadcast live on T Sports.
25 March 2025, 04:34 AM

Brazil will beat Argentina up in World Cup qualifier: Raphinha

"We'll beat them up... Absolutely! Beat them up! On the pitch and off the pitch if we have to," Raphinha said in an interview on "Romario TV" with the Brazilian great.
25 March 2025, 03:17 AM

Hamza-spurred Bangladesh vie to conquer India

Even though there is a big gulf in ranking as well as performances between Bangladesh and India, the matches involving the two neighbours have over the years produced some thrilling contests.
25 March 2025, 03:00 AM

So far so good for Tuchel as England earn back-to-back wins

Monday's 3-0 victory over Latvia at Wembley, like Friday's 2-0 defeat of Albania, was far from perfect. But Tuchel already has credit in the bank for some wise decisions.
25 March 2025, 02:31 AM

Argentina on the brink, Brazil stand in their way

Argentina's remarkable home form bolsters their confidence: seven wins in their last eight home qualifiers, including 11 clean sheets in 12. They also hold a four-match unbeaten streak against Brazil, highlighted by a 1-0 win in Rio de Janeiro last year, thanks to Nicolas Otamendi.
25 March 2025, 02:15 AM

Spain star Yamal still maturing after rollercoaster night

Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal but also missed a penalty on another night of growth for Barcelona's teenage star as Spain reached the Nations League semi-finals.
24 March 2025, 16:11 PM

June 08, 2005: The last time Argentina beat Brazil at home 

With a mouth-watering clash coming up between archrivals Argentina and Brazil in the South American World Cup Qualifiers at the Monumental Stadium on Wednesday, we turn back time and catch a glimpse at the last time the Albiceleste got the better of the Selecao at home.  
24 March 2025, 15:26 PM

Who said what ahead of India-Bangladesh match

With excitement reaching fever-pitch ahead of the eagerly-anticipated AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers clash between India and Bangladesh in Shillong on March 25, here are what the two key players and the two coaches of the teams said during a pre-match press conference on Monday. 
24 March 2025, 14:23 PM

New Zealand qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-0 win over New Caledonia

New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time.
24 March 2025, 09:46 AM

German rookie ball boy steals the spotlight in upset over Italy

The moment came in the 36th minute of the second leg in Dortmund. With Germany already ahead, captain Joshua Kimmich was poised to take a corner. Italy’s defence, mid-conversation, and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, steps away from his line arguing with the referee, were anything but ready. But Urbaniak was.
24 March 2025, 04:26 AM

Spain, France win shootouts to set up semifinal showdown

Reigning European champions Spain overcame the Netherlands in dramatic fashion, winning 5-4 on penalties after a breathtaking 3-3 draw in Valencia. Following a 2-2 stalemate in the first leg, the tie remained delicately poised.
24 March 2025, 03:38 AM