Booters eye semis after 14 years

Fresh from a morale-boosting 3-1 win over Maldives, Bangladesh are eager to make it to the semifinals of SAFF Championship as they take on Bhutan in their final Group B fixture at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru today.
27 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Man Utd expect record revenue despite takeover saga

Manchester United on Tuesday projected record annual revenue of up to £640 million ($815 million) in its financial year to the end of June even as a distracting takeover saga rumbles on.
27 June 2023, 13:14 PM

Women's World Cup opener sold out: tournament boss

Co-hosts Australia will play their opening game of next month's Women's World Cup in front of a full house, a senior FIFA official told AFP Tuesday.
27 June 2023, 06:00 AM

Morsalin ‘here to stay'

Bangladesh's attacking midfielder Sheikh Morsalin is having the time of his life after getting his maiden international goal in a 3-1 triumph over the Maldives in the ongoing SAFF Championship in India on Monday.
27 June 2023, 03:50 AM

Tariq likely to miss Bhutan match

Though Rakib Hossain, who had also left the pitch with a cramp, attended the recovery session with the team at the Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd Sports Club ground, Tariq missed training and is likely to miss the team's last group match against Bhutan.
27 June 2023, 02:48 AM

'Freedom to move' sparks transformation

Playing a possession-based game appeared a pipe dream given the showings, despite the fact that Cabrera's charges had shown signs of improvement and their fighting character in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers in Malaysia last year.
27 June 2023, 02:00 AM

Mendy faces retrial for alleged sex offences

French footballer Benjamin Mendy returned to a UK courtroom Monday to face a retrial for two alleged sexual offences, five months after a jury cleared him of multiple other counts.
26 June 2023, 21:53 PM

Riquelme thanks Messi for sacrificing 'well-desired' vacation days

Juan Roman Riquelme was “grateful” that fellow Argentina legend Lionel Messi played in his farewell game on Sunday.
26 June 2023, 16:06 PM

Emi Martinez announces Bangladesh, India tour itinerary

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez confirmed his tour itinerary for Bangladesh and India through a Facebook post on Monday night.  
26 June 2023, 14:34 PM

Barcelona confirm Gundogan signing, Modric staying at Real till 2024

Ilkay Gundogan has signed for Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of his Manchester City contract while Luka Modric will stay at Real Madrid for another season after renewing his deal until June 2024.
26 June 2023, 11:06 AM

Bhutan ready to spoil Bangladesh’s party

Bangladesh’s Spanish coach Javier Cabrera was more impressed with the way Bhutan played in their SAFF Championship Group B game against Maldives.
26 June 2023, 07:44 AM

Argentina beat Brazil to clinch CONMEBOL U17 Futsal tournament

The Argentine National Team won the CONMEBOL U17 Futsal 2022 title for the first time in its history, after beating Brazil in the Final, which was played at the Paraguayan Olympic Committee, located in the city of Luque - Paraguay.
26 June 2023, 07:27 AM

Reuters

The four-times Asian Champions League winners said Koulibaly's contract would run until 2026 without giving any financial details. British media reported that the Saudi club would pay around 17 million pounds ($21.61 million) for the centre back
26 June 2023, 03:58 AM

'Our playing style has transformed’

Every Bangladesh player echoed a common sentiment that they had desperately needed this victory following a 2-0 defeat against Lebanon in the opening match
26 June 2023, 03:40 AM

Panic evaporates after victory

Bangladesh players usually make a lot of fun at the dressing room during international matches but a panic had set in ahead of their crucial SAFF Championship encounter against Maldives at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru yesterday.
25 June 2023, 18:20 PM

Booters seal memorable victory

While returning to the dressing room on the back of a foreign coaching staff, defender Tariq Raihan Kazi, wearing a bandage on his left leg and a big smile on his face,
25 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Arteta wants stronger Arsenal squad to challenge Man City

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the Gunners have to strengthen in the transfer market if they are to topple Manchester City as Premier League champions next season.
25 June 2023, 13:28 PM

Messi recalls 'massive disappointment' of PSG Champions League woes

Lionel Messi has called his start at former club Paris Saint-Germain "very tough", dubbing two successive failed Champions League bids a "massive disappointment".
25 June 2023, 12:31 PM

Bangladesh down Maldives to stay alive

Rakib Hossain and Tarik Raihan Kazi struck on either side of the interval and Sheikh Morsalin capped off the victory with a late strike as Bangladesh beat Maldives 3-1 in their second SAFF Championship fixture at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru today.
25 June 2023, 11:49 AM

1:1 at half-time after Rakib strikes equaliser for Bangladesh

Bangladesh are 1-1 at half-time in their must-win SAFF Championship fixture against Maldives at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru today.  
25 June 2023, 10:57 AM