Supersub Saad saves Bangladesh’s blushes

Substitute Saad Uddin scored with his first touch to help Bangladesh salvage a 1-1 draw against Maldives in their away match of the preliminary round of the World Cup Qualifiers at Male National Stadium today.
12 October 2023, 15:14 PM

Ronaldinho's Dhaka trip confirmed

Brazil's World Cup-winning footballer Ronaldinho Gaucho will visit Bangladesh on a short trip on October 18, confirmed sports promoter Shotodru Dutta.
12 October 2023, 07:03 AM

Diniz excited about Neymar, Vinicius combination

Diniz took temporary charge of Brazil when Tite left the role following their quarter-final exit at the World Cup in Qatar and will be replaced by Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti next year
12 October 2023, 03:09 AM

Miami won't loan out Messi: report

Spanish journalist Guillem Balague reported that the global superstar isn't going anywhere except on vacation.
12 October 2023, 02:59 AM

Bangladesh up for Maldives challenge

Taking inspiration from their 3-1 win against Maldives in June’s SAFF Championship, Bangladesh will look for a positive result against the same opposition in their away match of the preliminary round of the World Cup Qualifiers today.
12 October 2023, 02:00 AM

Messi still in doubt for Paraguay qualifier, says Scaloni

Argentina host Paraguay at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on Friday at 5am, Bangladesh Time.
12 October 2023, 00:49 AM

Juventus midlfielder Fagioli under investigation for illegal betting

Italian club Juventus' midfielder Nicolo Fagioli is under investigation for alleged illegal betting activities, a prosecutor said on Wednesday, confirming earlier press reports.
11 October 2023, 11:15 AM

Rooney appointed Birmingham City manager

Former DC United coach Rooney replaces John Eustace, who was sacked on Monday with the Midlands side sixth in the standings -- 12 points behind runaway leaders Leicester City.
11 October 2023, 10:31 AM

Maguire grateful for Beckham support in troubled times

Harry Maguire has thanked David Beckham after the former Manchester United star contacted the troubled England defender to offer support when he was booed by Scotland fans earlier this season.
11 October 2023, 09:12 AM

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

Both bids ran unopposed but still needed official approval from European football's governing body, which they received at a meeting in Switzerland.
10 October 2023, 10:52 AM

Hazard announces retirement

The 32-year-old endured an injury-plagued spell at Real Madrid after his 89-million-pound (103 million euros, $110 million) move from Chelsea in 2019, playing just 76 matches in all competitions across four seasons.
10 October 2023, 10:29 AM

Ex-Brazil boss Tite to coach Flamengo

The 62-year-old's appointment comes two weeks after Argentinian Jorge Sampaoli's sacking
10 October 2023, 02:33 AM

Booters shrug off controversy to embark on ‘the two most important matches’

Bangladesh national football team will want to leave behind their off-field distractions as they leave for Maldives today to play the first match of a two-legged World Cup pre-qualifier on Thursday.
10 October 2023, 02:00 AM

Arsenal make statement with long-awaited win over City

Arteta's side had lost their previous 12 league meetings with City before Martinelli's 86th minute strike deflected off Nathan Ake to spark wild celebrations at the Emirates Stadium
9 October 2023, 03:26 AM

Yamal becomes youngest ever La Liga scorer

The Spanish winger scored at 16 years and 87 days old, taking the record from Malaga's Fabrice Olinga, who scored at 16 years and 98 days in 2012.
9 October 2023, 02:57 AM

Barca make Granada comeback but lose ground in La Liga

Barcelona found a route back into the match in first-half stoppage time when Felix prodded the ball into Yamal's path just a couple of yards out and he rolled home to break yet another record.
8 October 2023, 21:20 PM

Bellingham Real's 'last piece to the puzzle’

The 20-year-old scored twice and produced another masterful display in a 4-0 La Liga home win over Osasuna on Saturday, with the England midfielder reaching an astonishing 10 goals in his first 10 starts for his new team in all competitions.
8 October 2023, 18:30 PM

Martinelli strikes late as Arsenal end City curse

The Gunners leapfrog the champions into second in the table and move level on points with leaders Tottenham.
8 October 2023, 17:35 PM

Ligue 1 game abandoned after firecracker thrown at goalkeeper

Television pictures showed a firecracker landing next to the Clermont goalkeeper's feet and exploding with a loud bang, just as the match was entering stoppage time.
8 October 2023, 17:29 PM

Brighton captain Dunk rescues 2-2 draw at home against Liverpool

Brighton & Hove Albion captain Lewis Dunk scored with a deft volley to cancel out Mohamed Salah's brace for Liverpool as the Seagulls came from behind to grab a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.
8 October 2023, 15:13 PM