Dortmund dream of shocking Real Madrid

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic believes "anything is possible" as his side aim to shock Real Madrid in Saturday's Champions League final at London's Wembley stadium.
1 June 2024, 06:54 AM

Champions League final most 'dangerous' game: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti warned his players the Champions League final is the most "dangerous" game in football on the eve of their clash with Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
1 June 2024, 04:25 AM

Ronaldo left in tears as Al-Hilal beat Al-Nassr to win Saudi Cup

Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal battled past Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr 5-4 in a penalty shootout on Friday to win the Saudi Cup and claim the domestic double, leaving the Portuguese forward in tears at the end of the drama.
1 June 2024, 01:47 AM

Real Madrid against the world!

Come June 1, when Real Madrid players line up for the UEFA Champions League’s grand finale at the iconic Wembley Stadium, they will not only be up against the yellow army of Borussia Dortmund but against the entire footballing world -- and there are ample reasons for that.
31 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Turn of tide this time for Dortmund, Reus?

As Borussia Dortmund prepare to walk into Wembley for a Champions League final against Real Madrid, it is hard to pinpoint their source of inspiration.
31 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Vinicius picks Champions League triumph over Ballon d'Or win

The campaign for Vinicius Junior to land his first Ballon d'Or is well under way, but the Real Madrid forward has his priorities straight.
31 May 2024, 16:52 PM

‘Krishna is propagating lies’

The BFF general secretary said that Krishna embarrassed the BFF by posting such status on social media and that they will be serving a show-cause notice to Krishna
31 May 2024, 15:28 PM

Bangladesh go down 4-0 against Chinese Taipei

Chinese Taipei, who are 100 places ahead of Bangladesh in FIFA Ranking, dominated the match as expected and notched up an easy victory, courtesy of a hat-trick from forward Yu-Hsuan Su.
31 May 2024, 14:29 PM

Copa America snub an unexpected blow, says Dybala

AS Roma forward Paulo Dybala said it was a big blow to be left out of Argentina's Copa America squad and that he had been confident of selection for the tournament in the United States.
31 May 2024, 13:49 PM

'Runners-up trophies do not go with the name of Mohammedan'

Mohammedan Sporting Club finished the season as runners-up in the Bangladesh Premier League for the first time in 14 years after finishing runners-up in two club competitions. Alfaz Ahmed, the man behind the resurgence of the Motijheel outfit, spoke with The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman about the process of rebuilding Mohammedan and many other aspects.
31 May 2024, 13:16 PM

Fearless Schlotterbeck embodies brave new Dortmund

Built on grit and graft but with a hint of flair, few players embody coach Edin Terzic's Borussia Dortmund more than centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck.
31 May 2024, 05:23 AM

Chelsea appoint Enzo Maresca as new manager: reports

Chelsea have appointed Leicester's Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, according to British media reports late Thursday.
31 May 2024, 02:15 AM

Edinson Cavani announces retirement from international football

Uruguayan attacker Edinson Cavani announced Thursday the end of his international career at the age of 37.
31 May 2024, 02:13 AM

Can Terzic plot fall of indomitable Real Madrid?

Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic will have to channel all his expertise into masterminding the game of his life to plot the downfall of Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley on Saturday.
31 May 2024, 00:30 AM

Real gunning for 15th UCL, Dortmund dreaming of second: Who will win the final showdown?

History beckons for Real Madrid as they chase a record-breaking 15th UEFA Champions League title. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund, who are hoping to put an end to a 27-year wait for the trophy, stand in Real's way as determined underdogs. Will Real's experience prevail, or can Dortmund pull off a stunning upset? Tune in to The Daily Star's podcast 'Pitch Perfect' for an in-depth take on this epic showdown.
30 May 2024, 20:56 PM

Sabina & Co up against vastly superior Chinese Taipei

Bangladesh women’s football team will get a chance to test their improvements when they take on Chinese Taipei in the first of a two-match FIFA international friendly fixture at the Kings Arena on Friday.  
30 May 2024, 18:05 PM

Heirs fail to block sale of Maradona's 1986 World Cup 'Golden Ball'

Diego Maradona's heirs on Thursday lost their legal bid in France to block the sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golden Ball' trophy from the 1986 Mexico World Cup.
30 May 2024, 17:47 PM

Eleven years on, Hummels and Reus hope to set things right at Wembley

Hummels, 35, and 34-year-old Reus face an uncertain future ahead of what is likely their last Champions League final. Reus has already announced Saturday's match will be his last for Dortmund.
30 May 2024, 15:18 PM

Kompany insists call from Bayern Munich was no surprise

Vincent Kompany was officially presented as Bayern Munich's new coach on Thursday, insisting he did not share the football world's surprise at his appointment.
30 May 2024, 14:37 PM

Cabrera axes Zico for Australia, Lebanon ties

Bangladesh are scheduled to play against Australia on June 6 at Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka before travelling to Qatar to take on Lebanon on June 11.
30 May 2024, 12:09 PM