Harry Kane: England's goal king

Newly established as England's record goalscorer, Harry Kane's place in the history books was earned as much by his perseverance as his lethal finishing.
24 March 2023, 12:53 PM

No one like Kingsley: Jamal Bhuiyan

Ahead of the matches first of two FIFA friendlies against Seychelles, Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuiyan feels the need for having naturalised Nigerian footballer Eleta Kingsley in the squad as the 33-year-old forward is counting hours to make his debut for Bangladesh.
24 March 2023, 10:36 AM

Messi scores 800th goal in Argentina's win over Panama

Lionel Messi capped a night of unbridled joy with the 800th goal of his career as world champions Argentina celebrated their homecoming with a 2-0 friendly victory over stubborn Panama in Buenos Aires on Thursday.
24 March 2023, 01:41 AM

Ancelotti would be great fit for Brazil, says Vinicius

Carlo Ancelotti is the man of the moment in the Brazil team changing room with Vinicius Jr the latest player to speak highly of the Italian who is favourite to become their next manager.
23 March 2023, 22:43 PM

Bayern sack coach Nagelsmann: report

Bayern Munich have fired their coach Julian Nagelsmann, Bild newspaper reported on Thursday.
23 March 2023, 22:37 PM

Kane breaks record as England enjoy rare win over Italy

Harry Kane became England's record international goalscorer as his side began their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign by beating reigning champions Italy 2-1 in Group C on Thursday.
23 March 2023, 22:27 PM

Ronaldo nets twice on milestone appearance

Cristiano Ronaldo tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free kick as he set a new record for the most international caps in Portugal's 4-0 win over Liechtenstein in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier on Thursday.
23 March 2023, 22:19 PM

Kane breaks England all-time goal record

Harry Kane broke England's all-time goalscoring record with his 54th international goal in Thursday's Euro 24 qualifying opener against Italy.
23 March 2023, 20:46 PM

Ronaldo breaks all-time men's international caps record

Cristiano Ronaldo broke the men's international appearance record on Thursday by starting Portugal's Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein.
23 March 2023, 20:36 PM

Mbappe leads France’s fresh start

Three months on from their agonising defeat in the World Cup final in Doha, France begin a new era as Les Blues start their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign without Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema,
23 March 2023, 18:00 PM

‘Pirates now familiar foes’

With all attention grabbed by the ODI series between Bangladesh and Ireland following a historic T20 series win over world champions England, sports lovers have hardly noticed the arrival of a certain foreign outfit in Seychelles, who are slated to play two friendly matches against hosts Bangladesh in Sylhet tomorrow and on Tuesday.
23 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Virus hits Dutch squad ahead of France Euro qualifier

Defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Sven Botman, forward Cody Gakpo, midfielder Joey Veerman and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, have all been sent home by coach Ronald Koeman, the Dutch FA said on Thursday
23 March 2023, 11:05 AM

France begin new era with Mbappe as captain

The aftermath of that loss on penalties to Argentina in Qatar has been turbulent, to say the least
23 March 2023, 05:25 AM

Messi eyes goal milestone in first Argentina game since World Cup triumph

Having fulfilled a lifetime dream, Lionel Messi will get to celebrate with Argentina's fans on Thursday as they play their first match after winning the World Cup in Qatar last year.
23 March 2023, 02:21 AM

Ronaldo wants to be 'most capped player in history'

Cristiano Ronaldo made no secret Wednesday of his ambition to notch up another world record -- for the number of international caps -- a day before Portugal face Liechtenstein in Euro 2024 qualifiers.
23 March 2023, 02:13 AM

Ozil calls time

Germany’s World Cup-winning midfielder Mesut Ozil announced his retirement from football at the age of 34 on Wednesday.
22 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Mancini looking for answers against England

Roberto Mancini is wondering where the next generation of Italian talent is going to come from as the Azzurri begin their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on Thursday with the visit of England.
22 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Difference was tactical and technical: Medved

Fans have become accustomed to scintillating performances from Bangladesh’s women’s football teams over the past five to six years,
22 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Argentina must retain competitive edge after World Cup win says Scaloni

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his players need to maintain their high competitive level after beating France on penalties to win the country's third World Cup in Qatar last year.
22 March 2023, 15:00 PM

Battle for Man Utd heats up ahead of deadline for improved bids

The race to buy Manchester United enters a crucial stage on Wednesday as bidders face a deadline to submit improved offers for the Premier League giants.
22 March 2023, 14:34 PM