Ronaldo becomes football's first billionaire

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great's net worth at an estimated $1.4 billion.
8 October 2025, 16:22 PM

Hamza would not find a place in Hong Kong's starting XI!

Hong Kong, China head coach Ashley Westwood made headlines during Wednesday's pre-match press conference ahead of their Asian Cup Qualifiers clash against Bangladesh, suggesting he would likely bench Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury if he were in his own squad.
8 October 2025, 14:08 PM

Dutch talent steering several countries towards 2026 World Cup

The Netherlands have enjoyed plenty of World Cup success as three-time runners-up, and at next year’s finals in North America, Dutch influence could stretch well beyond their own team.
8 October 2025, 10:00 AM

Tabith, Kiron named in Fifa committees

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Tabith Awal has been appointed as a member of a prestigious committee under FIFA, the global governing body of football. He has been nominated to the FIFA Football Technology, Innovation & Digital Transformation Committee.
8 October 2025, 07:58 AM

Alpi double helps Bangladesh U-17s beat Syria in UAE

The team will next face hosts UAE on October 9 before heading to Amman for the Asian Cup qualifiers.
8 October 2025, 05:43 AM

‘Expectations high’ as Hamza urges stronger collective mindset

Reflecting on the 2-1 defeat to Singapore, he admitted the team “let themselves down” with two sloppy goals and missed chances.
8 October 2025, 05:23 AM

Argentina to play both friendlies in Miami after venue change

Initially, the second friendly against Puerto Rico was scheduled to take place in Chicago. However, due to ongoing social protests in the Illinois city, the match has been moved to Chase Stadium — home of Inter Miami and, by extension, Lionel Messi.
8 October 2025, 04:23 AM

Iscreen to stream Bangladesh-Hong Kong Asian Cup qualifier live

The crucial encounter will kick off at 8:00pm on Thursday at the National Stadium.
7 October 2025, 18:45 PM

Shamit confident as Bangladesh gear up for Hong Kong clash

The 27-year-old will have only one training session with the team before Thursday’s match at the National Stadium.
7 October 2025, 18:30 PM

Italy coach expresses Gaza heartache ahead of Israel clash

Gennaro Gattuso said on Tuesday that that he felt heartache over the two-year-long war in Gaza ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifiers, one of which will be against Israel.
7 October 2025, 17:32 PM

Even Messi can’t do it alone, says Hamza on Bangladesh’s team challenge

The 28-year-old midfielder, who joined the camp on Monday, said Bangladesh’s strength must come from unity.
7 October 2025, 12:39 PM

UEFA 'reluctantly' approves European league games in US, Australia

European football governing body UEFA on Monday said it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of a Spanish La Liga and an Italian Serie A match in the United States and Australia respectively despite fan protests.
7 October 2025, 06:57 AM

Stolen passport leaves Depay stranded, out of Malta WC qualifier

"The plan I had in mind for this week will ultimately change somewhat because of this," coach Ronald Koeman told a Monday press conference. "He won't start, no."
7 October 2025, 03:13 AM

Hong Kong players ready for Bangladesh challenge

Mahama Awal, a Cameroonian-born naturalised forward for Hong Kong, China, is expecting a tough challenge from Bangladesh in front of a packed National Stadium in Dhaka on October 9.
7 October 2025, 02:00 AM

Mbappe undergoing treatment for 'small niggle' at France camp: Deschamps

Kylian Mbappe is receiving treatment for a "small niggle" in his right ankle after meeting up with his international team-mates ahead of the latest round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers, France coach Didier Deschamps said Monday.
6 October 2025, 19:24 PM

Italy World Cup-winner Cannavaro to coach Uzbekistan at 2026 World Cup

Italian Fabio Cannavaro will coach Uzbekistan as they prepare for their first World Cup next year, the Central Asian nation's soccer association said on Monday.
6 October 2025, 14:54 PM

Salah under fire as Liverpool star loses his spark

Mohamed Salah is Liverpool's "Egyptian King", but the forward's crown has lost a little of its lustre during a disappointing spell in which his work ethic has come under fire.
6 October 2025, 14:23 PM

Man City's Rodri out of Spain squad after injury

Spain confirmed Monday Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernandez will not be joining them for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers, after suffering a hamstring injury.
6 October 2025, 12:03 PM

Hamza lands in Dhaka for Hong Kong, China tie

Leicester City's Bangladeshi midfielder Hamza Choudhury reached Dhaka this morning to take part in the national team’s upcoming Asian Cup Qualifying match against Hong Kong, China.
6 October 2025, 07:00 AM

Buffon's son makes Serie A debut

Thirty years after Gianluigi Buffon’s debut in Serie A, his son Thomas has now also made his bow in the Italian top flight, albeit as a late substitute in a 4-0 hammering at the Dall’Ara.
6 October 2025, 05:14 AM