Ancelotti vows no more matches with less than 72 hours rest

Following Real's 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal, thanks to Kylian Mbappe's brace, the coach was concerned about his side's physical condition following Wednesday's shootout win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
16 March 2025, 04:02 AM

Reijnders saves Milan as Dele Alli sent off on Como debut

Netherlands midfielder Reijnders struck in the 76th minute after a brilliant Tammy Abraham pass as Milan came from behind to placate angry home fans and move up to seventh in Italy's top flight.
16 March 2025, 03:42 AM

Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top

Kylian Mbappe's brace helped Real Madrid climb top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday.
15 March 2025, 19:34 PM

Man City stumble, Forest soar in Champions League chase

Manchester City failed to ease fears of missing out on the Champions League next season after twice blowing the lead to draw 2-2 against Brighton, while third-placed Nottingham Forest thrashed Ipswich 4-2 on Saturday.
15 March 2025, 18:06 PM

With Hamza onboard, BFF gets men’s team sponsor

With the imminent arrival of Hamza Choudhury and an air of expectation following the swearing-in of a new governing body a few months ago, Bangladesh Football Federation has snapped up a long-term sponsor for the men’s senior national team.
15 March 2025, 17:50 PM

Hamza to spend two days at ancestral home

Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Choudhury will spend the first two days after coming to Bangladesh in his ancestral home in Bahubal, Habiganj.
15 March 2025, 13:51 PM

Van Dijk eyes place among Liverpool's great captains

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk said winning a second League Cup trophy on Sunday against Newcastle United would give him a place among the captains who had achieved great things at the Premier League club.
15 March 2025, 08:05 AM

'We helped to raise the bar in Premier League': City's Guardiola hits back at Capello

Pep Guardiola has slammed Fabio Capello's claim that he is "arrogant" by insisting Manchester City's success in his reign has raised standards in the Premier League.
15 March 2025, 03:40 AM

Van Dijk won't 'panic' over Liverpool future

Virgil van Dijk won't "panic" about his Liverpool future as the Reds captain admits he is willing to let his contract run down until the end of the season.
15 March 2025, 03:10 AM

Injured Neymar out of Brazil World Cup qualifiers

Brazil star Neymar was on Friday ruled out of upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after a thigh injury scuppered his recall to the national team.
15 March 2025, 02:15 AM

Masura, Rupna given permission to play in Bhutan

Masura Parvin and Rupna Chakma, two of the 18 senior players of the national team who boycotted camp under coach Peter Butler, have been provided NOCs to play in the Bhutanese women's football league.
14 March 2025, 21:45 PM

Tuchel hopes to bring Premier League power to England reign

Thomas Tuchel said his England team must reflect the physicality of the Premier League as he hopes to inject more "intensity" into the Three Lions.
14 March 2025, 18:28 PM

Guardiola relishing 'big fight' for Champions League qualification

Pep Guardiola said he is not deflated at having to battle for a place in next season's Champions League and believes doing so would be a "huge success" in a difficult season for Manchester City.
14 March 2025, 15:10 PM

Chelsea manager Maresca keen to nail down goalkeeper spot

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that Robert Sanchez will feature in the starting line-up for their Premier League clash at Arsenal on Sunday, adding that he is hoping not to change his first-choice goalkeeper until the end of the season.
14 March 2025, 13:50 PM

Real's Asencio gets first Spain call-up, Barca's Gavi left out

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has earned his first call-up from Spain manager Luis de la Fuente on Friday for their two-leg Nations League quarterfinal against the Netherlands.
14 March 2025, 13:31 PM

Fernandes hits back at Ratcliffe over 'overpaid' jibe

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said it is not the players' fault for the contracts signed off by the club as he hit back at claims by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe that some are "overpaid".
14 March 2025, 13:05 PM

Rashford, Henderson recalled in Tuchel's first England squad

Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson were included in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad on Friday, while Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly and Newcastle defender Dan Burn earned their first call-ups.
14 March 2025, 09:58 AM

Australia call up three uncapped centre-backs for World Cup qualifiers

 Australia coach Tony Popovic named six uncapped players, including three central defenders, in his 26-man squad for this month's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China on Friday.
14 March 2025, 08:54 AM

Amorim 'proud' of Dorgu's honesty to overturn Man Utd penalty

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim praised the sportsmanship of Patrick Dorgu after the Danish full-back told the referee he had made a mistake in awarding the Red Devils a spot-kick in Thursday's 4-1 Europa League win over Real Sociedad.
14 March 2025, 04:30 AM

Messi scores off the bench as Miami progress in Jamaica

Lionel Messi came off the bench and scored as Inter Miami eased into the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup with a 2-0 win at Jamaica's Cavalier earning them a 4-0 win on aggregate.
14 March 2025, 03:50 AM