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Thailand tune-ups with three-peat target

The women in red and green have been in training since the conclusion of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup and the AFC Women’s U-20 Asian Cup.
26 April 2026, 00:30 AM

Barcelona on brink of La Liga triumph with Getafe win

Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford's goals took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with a 2-0 win at Getafe on Saturday.
25 April 2026, 23:16 PM

Aminul urges Abahani to reclaim lost pride

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque visited Abahani in Dhanmondi today, reaffirming his commitment to keeping the country’s sports arena free from political influence and urging the club’s officials to reclaim their lost pride with proper management.
25 April 2026, 21:28 PM

Dorielton on target as Kings reclaim solo lead

Dorielton Gomes scored his 14th goal of the campaign as Bashundhara Kings re-established a three-point lead at the top of the Bangladesh Football League with a 1-0 win over Brothers Union at the Kings Arena on Saturday.
25 April 2026, 19:16 PM

Luis Monti: The only man to play World Cup finals for two different nations

For any footballer, playing a World Cup final for their country is a lifelong dream. Even reaching the final twice -- let alone in consecutive tournaments -- for a single nation is an extraordinary feat. Yet football history witnessed something even rarer, truly unparalleled. Midfielder Luis Monti played in back-to-back World Cup finals -- but for two completely different countries!
25 April 2026, 18:00 PM

Fernandes hopes to win World Cup to crown Ronaldo's career

The 41-year-old Ronaldo is set to appear in a record sixth World Cup in June, a tournament expected to be the final major chapter of the forward's career.
25 April 2026, 13:41 PM

From Mao’s China to modern megacities: Irish footballers revisit history after 50 years

Friends and family in Ireland initially reacted with disbelief to the idea of travelling to China in 1976.
25 April 2026, 12:34 PM

Arsenal welcome back Saka for final push in Premier League title race

Bukayo Saka is back in Arsenal's squad for the clash with Newcastle United, Mikel Arteta said on Friday, as the North London side look to reclaim top spot from Manchester City in a thrilling Premier League title race.
25 April 2026, 10:20 AM

Former Nigeria forward Eneramo dies during friendly game

Former Nigeria forward Michael Eneramo died on Friday after collapsing on the pitch during a friendly match, the Nigeria Football Federation announced.
25 April 2026, 09:42 AM

Real Madrid's Mbappe suffers hamstring issue

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe suffered a "muscle overload" in his left hamstring during the team's 1-1 draw at Real Betis in LaLiga, a club source told AFP on Friday.
25 April 2026, 09:00 AM

Betis' Bellerin further dents Real Madrid's title hopes

Former Barcelona defender Hector Bellerin snatched a late point for Real Betis in a 1-1 LaLiga draw against Real Madrid on Friday to do his former side a favour in the Spanish title race.
25 April 2026, 08:10 AM

Mithu mistake proves costly as Abahani snap 3-year Fortis jinx

The match at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium was decided within the first minute.
24 April 2026, 20:49 PM

Chelsea's Estevao out for season, World Cup in doubt

Brazilian winger Estevao is out for the rest of the English season, with his participation in the World Cup in doubt, Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said on Friday.
24 April 2026, 20:08 PM

UEFA ban Benfica's Prestianni for six games for discriminatory conduct

UEFA banned Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for six matches on Friday after a controversial incident in the Champions League clash against Real Madrid in February.
24 April 2026, 19:11 PM

Liverpool's Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League push

Arne Slot warned on Friday that "margins are small" in the Premier League as Liverpool aim to strengthen their push for a place in next season's Champions League.
24 April 2026, 18:58 PM

Ranieri leaves advisory role at Roma following fallout with Gasperini

Claudio Ranieri has left his senior advisor role at AS Roma, the Serie A club said on Friday, a decision which comes in the wake of a fallout with manager Gian Piero Gasperini.
24 April 2026, 18:21 PM

Stuttgart set up German Cup final against Bayern

Tiago Tomas' stunning 119th-minute back-heel sent Stuttgart to a German Cup final meeting with Bayern Munich after a 2-1 extra-time home win over Freiburg on Thursday.
24 April 2026, 09:16 AM

Images of dead Maradona rock trial of medical team

Shock images of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona lying dead in bed, his stomach grotesquely swollen, rocked the negligence trial of his medical team on Thursday.
24 April 2026, 09:06 AM

US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar

Iran's footballers will be welcome at this year's World Cup, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, distancing the US government from a proposal that Italy could take their place in the tournament.
24 April 2026, 08:53 AM

The kiss before the fall

An eerie silence had fallen across the field. As if some invisible force had swallowed the roar of thousands in a single breath. Under the blazing lights of that vast green stage stood one man.
24 April 2026, 06:05 AM