Mitul's Abahani defy odds in Fed Cup classic

In the highly anticipated match at Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium, neither Kings nor Abahani could create any clear-cut chances in the first half, but the holders headed to the interval with an extra-man advantage.
9 April 2025, 01:30 AM

'We couldn't take a step forward in the second half': Real's Vazquez after Arsenal game

Arsenal romped to a stunning victory against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal first-leg at the Emirates today. Here we present you some key quotes following the game:
8 April 2025, 22:00 PM

Late Frattesi strike gives Inter edge over Bayern

An 88th-minute Davide Frattesi goal took Inter Milan to a 2-1 win at Bayern Munich on Tuesday, giving the Italians the edge after the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.
8 April 2025, 21:09 PM

Arsenal thrash Real Madrid as Rice delivers free-kick masterclass

Arsenal stormed to a stunning 3-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid as Declan Rice's free-kick masterclass left the Gunners within touching distance of a place in the semifinals.
8 April 2025, 21:02 PM

The man who discovered Figo and Ronaldo dies

Aurelio Pereira, who worked as a scout for Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon and discovered talents such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo, died at the age of 77 on Tuesday.
8 April 2025, 14:08 PM

'Inter are synonymous with passion’: Lautaro Martinez

The UEFA Champions League remains the one major honour that has slipped through his fingers, with Inter narrowly missing out in the 2022–23 final against Manchester City.
8 April 2025, 12:57 PM

Real Madrid too busy to listen to outside noise ahead of Arsenal clash

Real Madrid have set the bar sky high with six Champions League titles in a decade and their demanding fans have been voicing concerns as last year's European and Spanish champions struggle for consistency this season.
8 April 2025, 12:44 PM

10-man Abahani battle past Kings to reach Federation Cup final

The fiercely contested encounter at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium ended 1-1 after regulation and extra time, sending the match into a tiebreaker, where the Sky Blues held their nerve to prevail.
8 April 2025, 12:03 PM

Fire breaks out at Ronaldo's hotel in Morocco

Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo-owned Pestana CR7 Hotel in Marrakesh, Morocco, avoided catastrophe recently when a fire broke out at the establishment but was quickly contained by the emergency services.
8 April 2025, 09:14 AM

Villa's Rashford targets PSG hat-trick as Asensio returns in Champions League

Marcus Rashford returns to Paris Saint-Germain with Aston Villa on Wednesday seeking a hat-trick of wins at the home of the French champions while Marco Asensio can hurt his parent club.
8 April 2025, 06:23 AM

Rebel footballers join training under Butler

A much amicable resolution seems to have taken its course in the Bangladesh national football team as most of the 18 rebel footballers who called for the resignation of coach Peter Butler have joined training under the Englishman at Abahani in Dhanmondi on Tuesday. 
8 April 2025, 04:59 AM

Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Key stats

Wednesday’s high-voltage Champions League first-leg quarterfinals lineup will feature defending champions Real Madrid taking on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Here we take a look at a few highlights ahead of the contest:
8 April 2025, 02:41 AM

Abahani aim to derail Kings as season resumes

Domestic football returns with a bang today following a seven-week break, as defending champions Bashundhara Kings face off against traditional powerhouses Abahani in the Federation Cup’s Qualifier-1 fixture at Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla..In Mymensingh, spirited Brother
8 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Real's No.1 Courtois 'fully fit' to frustrate Arsenal

The Belgium goalkeeper has missed the past three matches for the Spanish team with an injury.
7 April 2025, 19:25 PM

Arsenal can upset Real on 'biggest night' of career, says Arteta

The Gunners have never been crowned European champions and face the 15-time winners in a quarter-final at the Emirates on Tuesday with the return leg in Madrid next week.
7 April 2025, 19:01 PM

Dani Alves accuser appeals rape conviction overturn

The woman who accuses Dani Alves of raping her appealed on Monday the overturning of the former Brazil and Barcelona star's conviction that sparked outrage in Spain, her lawyer said.
7 April 2025, 15:59 PM

Inter captain Martinez fined 5,000 euros for blasphemy

Argentina striker Martinez has agreed to pay 5,000 euros ($5,463) as part of a plea bargain with the FIGC, whose rules ban taking the Lord's name in vain.
7 April 2025, 15:30 PM

Yellow card for players who stand on the ball, says Brazilian FA

Brazil's soccer federation (CBF) has directed referees to punish players who stand on the ball with yellow cards, after a similar move by Dutch forward Memphis Depay in the Paulista Championship final sparked a brawl.
7 April 2025, 13:42 PM

Butler meets with rebel players as women’s team training camp begins

Of the 18 rebel players of the Bangladesh women’s team, some 10 players met head coach Peter Butler today on the first day of the national team's training camp for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers in June-July.
7 April 2025, 11:32 AM

Valladolid to discipline players who almost came to blows in LaLiga game

LaLiga side Real Valladolid said they will discipline two of their players after they almost came to blows on their bench during Sunday's 4-0 home loss against Getafe.
7 April 2025, 10:15 AM