Pochettino positive about restoring Chelsea success

New Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is confident the team will only get better as he beds in his ideas and hopes to deliver quickly, the Argentine said on Friday as the west London club presented him at a press conference.
8 July 2023, 03:44 AM

Inter Miami announce 'The Unveil' ahead of Messi arrival

Lionel Messi's next club, Inter Miami, announced Friday it will hold a presentation event, called 'The Unveil', on July 16 at its home stadium.
8 July 2023, 03:05 AM

Remote palichara reflects overall reality

Palichara, a remote village in Rangpur district, is not an unknown name in the local football fraternity ever since it emerged as a breeding ground of female footballers in the country.
7 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Favourites cruise as BPL returns

Following a one-month break for the national team's international engagements, Bangladesh Premier League resumed yesterday with all favourites cruising to victories at three different venues.
7 July 2023, 16:00 PM

Phenomenon, Lula weigh in on foreigner debate

The raging debate in Brazil about whether their famed national team should depend on a foreign manager on a full-time basis for the first time in their history after the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti was announced reached fever pitch on Friday, with two of the nation’s most prominent figures sharing differing opinions on the issue.
7 July 2023, 15:20 PM

PSG swoop for Ugarte to boost midfield

Paris Saint-Germain on Friday completed the signing of Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Portuguese club Sporting following the arrivals this week of Milan Skriniar and Marco Asensio.
7 July 2023, 13:11 PM

Mbappe visits father's native Cameroon

Many among the hundreds who greeted the 24-year-old forward were dressed in his Paris Saint-Germain team's football jersey for the occasion.
7 July 2023, 05:07 AM

Di Maria snubs Saudi for second spell at Benfica

The 35-year-old World Cup winner left Juve as a free agent last month amid claims he could be targeted by a club in Saudi Arabia.
6 July 2023, 06:20 AM

‘Best in region’ Zico oozes self-belief

Bangladesh goalkeeper Anisur Rahman Zico was pleasantly surprised to have won the best goalkeeper award despite his team being eliminated from the semifinals of the recently concluded SAFF Championship.
6 July 2023, 02:10 AM

PSG will not let Mbappe go for free, says Al-Khelaifi

Mbappe sent a letter to PSG last month stating that he had no intention of extending his contract, which expires in 2024
5 July 2023, 18:08 PM

PSG appoint Luis Enrique as new coach

The 53-year-old, who had been a free agent since being sacked as Spain coach last December, replaces Christophe Galtier after his departure from the club was confirmed earlier in the day.
5 July 2023, 15:02 PM

PSG goalkeeper Rico out of intensive care after accident

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico is out of intensive care, a hospital report confirmed Wednesday, as he continues his recovery from a traumatic brain injury.
5 July 2023, 12:48 PM

Man Utd seal swoop for Chelsea midfielder Mount

Mason Mount set his sights on winning major trophies with Manchester United after the England midfielder completed his move from Chelsea for a reported fee of £55 million ($70 million) on Wednesday.
5 July 2023, 12:20 PM

Coaching great Ancelotti takes on Brazil challenge

Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to become the first foreigner in almost 60 years to coach Brazil's national team the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Tuesday.
5 July 2023, 11:46 AM

Galtier leaves PSG, clearing way for Luis Enrique arrival

Galtier had a year remaining on his contract but his departure from the Qatar-owned club had been expected ever since the end of the last Ligue 1 season at the start of June
5 July 2023, 11:32 AM

Barcelona sign defender Inigo Martinez

The signing of the 32-year-old centre-back, a Spain international, on a contract until 2025, continues the Catalans' recent policy of hiring experienced players at zero transfer cost
5 July 2023, 11:12 AM

Arsenal agree deal for Rice: reports

Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice in a deal worth over 100 million pounds ($127 million), British media reported.
5 July 2023, 06:48 AM

Ancelotti to coach Brazil from 2024 Copa America: source

Ancelotti has a season remaining on his contract with Real and will take over Brazil in time for the Copa America which will be held in the United States from June 2024
5 July 2023, 02:39 AM

Firmino joins Al Ahli

Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino became the latest high-profile player to complete a move to Saudi Arabia, signing for Al-Ahli on Tuesday after his contract with Premier League giants Liverpool expired.
4 July 2023, 22:53 PM

Zico named best goalkeeper of SAFF Championship

Following an outstanding campaign in the SAFF Championship, Bangladesh’s Anisur Rahman Zico was named the goalkeeper of the tournament.
4 July 2023, 19:03 PM