Can Pioli conjure '11 lions'?

Pioli and his players had their heads bowed in remorse while Milan's hardcore ultras bellowed encouragement in the hope that their words might add something which was missing in the first leg. The Milan squad then headed to the dressing room as the Curva Sud chanted “we want 11 lions” in their native Italian.
16 May 2023, 02:19 AM

Argentine Bielsa appointed Uruguay coach

"The fans are calling for games and emotions. The time has come," read a message on the team's official Twitter account, which also confirmed Bielsa's appointment
16 May 2023, 02:06 AM

Barca fans celebrate league titles with players in parade

Some supporters chanted Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Lionel Messi's name, hopeful that Barcelona can bring him "home" this summer at the end of his contract in France
16 May 2023, 01:53 AM

Pele's gilded, turf-lined tomb opens to public in Brazil

Pele, who died on December 29 at age 82 after a battle with cancer, was laid to rest at the Ecumenical Memorial Cemetery in Santos, Brazil. It is a high-rise, 14-story mausoleum that holds the Guinness world record for the tallest cemetery on Earth
16 May 2023, 00:23 AM

Liverpool maintain top-four charge with Leicester win

Liverpool maintained their pursuit of Champions League football next season and pushed Leicester ever closer to the Championship as Curtis Jones scored twice in a 3-0 win at the King Power on Monday.
15 May 2023, 22:20 PM

Milan hope to have Leao fit to face Inter in Champions League

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli hopes to have Rafael Leao back for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final, second leg against city rivals Inter in which the Rossoneri will attempt to overturn a 2-0 deficit.
15 May 2023, 18:05 PM

Ten Hag confident top players want to join Man Utd

Manchester United can attract more "quality players" after finding it tough to convince some transfer targets last season, manager Erik ten Hag said as he bids to restore the Premier League side to their former glory.
15 May 2023, 14:36 PM

Pogba likely to miss end of season after further injury

Paul Pogba's injury-blighted season is ending as it started with the French midfielder out for two to three weeks after tests Monday revealed a thigh injury.
15 May 2023, 14:07 PM

Barca will 'do everything possible' to sign Messi: Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Monday the club will "do everything possible" to bring Argentine superstar Lionel Messi back in the close season.
15 May 2023, 11:46 AM

Former Spain and Barca captain Olivella dies at 86

Ferran Olivella, who captained Spain to the 1964 European Championship, died on Sunday aged 86.
15 May 2023, 10:49 AM

Arteta apologises for unacceptable Arsenal 'collapse'

City will win the title for the fifth time in six seasons, and for a third year in a row, if Arsenal lose at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
15 May 2023, 09:18 AM

HC orders ACC to probe corruption allegations against BFF officials

The High Court today directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to conduct an inquiry the corruption allegation raised against the officials concerned of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) after FIFA imposed a sanction last month and to submit the probe report before it in four months
15 May 2023, 08:08 AM

Juventus lose Pogba again in 2-0 win over Cremonese

Pogba, who returned to Juventus last summer but has struggled with injury since, began the game well as he started a match for the first time since last April when he played for Manchester United at Liverpool
15 May 2023, 04:12 AM

Triumphant Barca players chased from pitch by angry Espanyol fans

Barcelona players sprinted down the tunnel to safety and Xavi said his team had to be respectful as they were not in their stadium
15 May 2023, 03:07 AM

Winning LaLiga vital for Barca's long-term project: Xavi

Xavi's side wrapped up the title after two first-half goals from Robert Lewandowski spurred them to a 4-2 win against city rivals Espanyol on Sunday
15 May 2023, 02:45 AM

Barcelona win La Liga title with Espanyol rout

Barcelona won La Liga for the first time since 2019 by thrashing Espanyol 4-2 on Sunday, wrestling the title back from rivals Real Madrid.
14 May 2023, 22:19 PM

Messi unfazed amid ‘whistles’

PSG midfielder Renato Sanches termed the situation as "weird" and "hard for Messi, for the team, and for the club" as they need a win in three remaining matches to secure title defense.
14 May 2023, 19:00 PM

Inter-bank football tourney kicks off

City Bank beat Islami Bank 3-0 as the first ever Sheikh Hasina Inter Bank Football Tournament got underway on Saturday at the Army Stadium in Dhaka.
14 May 2023, 18:20 PM

Arsenal defeat leaves Man City one win from PL title

The flickering embers of Arsenal's Premier League title dream were all but extinguished as they suffered a 3-0 home drubbing by Europe-chasing Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday.
14 May 2023, 17:44 PM

Gundogan masterclass takes City closer to title

Pep Guardiola's men move four points clear of Arsenal, who are in action later at home to Brighton, with three games remaining for both sides
14 May 2023, 15:06 PM