Dortmund’s moment of truth

The stage is set in Dortmund for the most dramatic Bundesliga finale in more than a decade with Borussia fans desperate to see the team win their first league title in 11 years on Saturday against visitors Mainz 05.
27 May 2023, 04:00 AM

Guardiola tells Spain to follow PL example after Vinicius abuse

Brazil winger Vinicius said Spain now "belongs to racists" after he was abused by fans during Real's game at Valencia in La Liga last week
27 May 2023, 03:33 AM

Imperious Kings clinch unprecedented four-peat

Bashundhara Kings made history by lifting the Bangladesh Premier League title for the fourth successive time after Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes' poker helped them register a thrilling 6-4 win over Sheikh Russel at the Bashundhara Kings Arena yesterday.
26 May 2023, 18:30 PM

Shock decisions rock women’s football

The Bangladesh women’s football was rocked to its core yesterday after the departure of two of the most important members -- the team’s successful coach Golam Rabbani Choton and prolific striker Sirat Jahan Swapna.
26 May 2023, 18:00 PM

A trip down Dhaka Derby lane

After joining Abahani from BJMC in 1984, I had to endure abusive words from the fans for some off-target shots during a practice session ahead of the match against Mohammedan.
26 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Abahani vs Mohammedan: Worth gold in nostalgia

Almost every major football crazy city in the world has a historic club rivalry that it can brag about. Kolkata, London, Manchester, Milan, Madrid – you name it and there’s at least one colourful and storied rivalry to whet the appetite of football fans.
26 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Klopp still finds ‘reasons for optimism’

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp struck a sombre note on Friday after it was confirmed that the club could not finish in the Premier League's top four but he said he was optimistic as they rebuild for next season.
26 May 2023, 16:02 PM

Valencia punishment for Vinicius racist abuse reduced

Valencia's punishment for their fans' racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior was reduced on Friday after the La Liga side appealed against it.
26 May 2023, 14:39 PM

We will live or die on Sunday, says Leeds' Allardyce

The final Premier League game is a do-or-die situation for relegation-threatened Leeds United, manager Sam Allardyce said on Friday as his side bids to retain their top-flight status.
26 May 2023, 14:30 PM

Barca, Real banned from using ‘El Clasico’

La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have been banned from using the term 'El Clasico' to describe football’s most famous derby, reports Relevo.
26 May 2023, 13:31 PM

Choton leaving women’s team too

The man who led the senior women’s team to SAFF Women’s Championship title for the first time in September last year after leading the age-group women’s teams to many accolades in South Asia and beyond, confirmed his decision to the Daily Star.
26 May 2023, 12:16 PM

Kings win fourth straight BPL title

Bashundhara Kings made history in Bangladesh football when they clinched the Bangladesh Premier League title for the fourth straight occasion after recording a thrilling 6-4 win over Sheikh Russel at the Kings arena on Friday.
26 May 2023, 12:10 PM

Real Madrid still without Vinicius for Sevilla trip: Ancelotti

Vinicius Junior subjected to racial abuse last weekend will miss a second successive match due to a knee problem Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.
26 May 2023, 11:30 AM

Another SAFF winner bids goodbye to football

Swapna was one of the most reliable strikers of the national team. She played a major role in the team winning the title by scoring four goals in Nepal last September.
26 May 2023, 10:38 AM

Dortmund's Terzic urges calm ahead of title 'euphoria'

Two points clear atop the table, Dortmund can win their first title for 11 seasons by beating Mainz at home on Saturday, regardless of second-placed Bayern Munich's result at Cologne.
26 May 2023, 09:14 AM

Man Utd's CL return clouded by ownership uncertainty

Manchester United are back in the Champions League but a bright future under Erik ten Hag remains clouded by uncertainty over the ownership of the English giants.
26 May 2023, 06:26 AM

Grand rehearsal before Fed Cup final

In 30 professional football league meetings between two sides, Abahani registered 15 wins and 10 draws against Mohammedan
26 May 2023, 03:10 AM

Salah 'devastated' as Liverpool miss UCL spot

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said he was "totally devastated" that they had failed to secure Champions League qualification and that the club had let the fans down.
26 May 2023, 02:51 AM

One mission accomplished but job not yet done for Ten Hag

While Manchester United ticked off a major season goal by securing their return to the Champions League next season after a year's absence, manager Erik ten Hag made it clear his team has unfinished business.
26 May 2023, 02:45 AM

Man U thrash Chelsea to secure Champions League return

A miserable night summed up Chelsea's season despite spending over £500 million in the transfer market as they slumped to an eighth defeat in 10 games since Frank Lampard returned as interim manager.
25 May 2023, 21:12 PM