'Bitter end' for Real Madrid magician Modric

The curtain finally fell on Real Madrid midfield maestro Luka Modric's superlative career at the club after a drubbing by Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey, but in years to come, that will be forgotten.
10 July 2025, 10:10 AM

Modric will be remembered for the good times at Real: Alonso

Luka Modric's illustrious Real Madrid career ended with a painful 4-0 thrashing by Paris St Germain in the Club World Cup semifinals but the Croatian maestro's legacy stretches far beyond a single game, manager Xabi Alonso said.
10 July 2025, 06:52 AM

Alonso looks forward to 'starting from scratch' with Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso is looking forward to "starting from scratch" with Real Madrid next season after being thrown in at the deep end as coach of the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup.
10 July 2025, 04:28 AM

'Dembele is a player that every fan wants to see'

Luis Enrique previously told reporters that he believed Dembele is deserving of the Ballon d'Or, and on Wednesday said there was no doubt that the Frenchman had once again shown himself worthy of soccer's top individual honour.
10 July 2025, 03:47 AM

Four games, eight goals: Messi rewrites MLS scoring records

The 38-year-old Argentine star has scored two goals in each of his last four MLS games to become the first MLS player to score multiple goals in four straight games.
10 July 2025, 03:09 AM

PSG crush Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup to set up a final showdown with Chelsea.
9 July 2025, 21:16 PM

Spanish court hands Ancelotti one-year prison sentence for tax fraud

Under Spanish law any sentence under two years for a non-violent crime rarely requires a defendant without previous convictions to serve jail time.
9 July 2025, 15:06 PM

Ritu Porna’s ailing mother receives aid from BNP and District Council

Travelling to Maghachhari village in Ghagra Union of Kaukhali Upazila, Rangamati, Rizvi handed over Tk 2 lakh in cash on behalf of BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman to support her medical expenses.
9 July 2025, 14:24 PM

No time to rest as Afeida leads Bangladesh’s SAFF U-20 title defence

Fresh off their historic qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, many of the Bangladesh women’s footballers have had little time to bask in glory.
9 July 2025, 13:35 PM

Sanjida sets sights on coaching career after national team omission

On Tuesday, Sanjida participated in the AFC B Licence course at the BFF House, alongside Asian Cup Qualifiers squad member Sheuli Azim and three other female footballers.
9 July 2025, 05:28 AM

Top-4 run with Fluminense among my best achievements: Thiago Silva

Thiago Silva has won over 30 titles in his magnificent career, including the UEFA Champions League and FIFA Intercontinental Cup, yet he ranks reaching the semi-finals here up there with his biggest achievements.
9 July 2025, 04:56 AM

Apologetic Pedro has ‘mixed emotions’ after brace against Fluminense

“I apologise for the two goals. This is my job. I’m sad to see some of the players I played alongside, some of the staff I know upset. Seeing their sadness is difficult, because I know this was their dream."
9 July 2025, 04:21 AM

Ancelotti Jr steps out of father’s shadow with Botafogo job

The 35-year-old Ancelotti is set for his first head coaching job after serving as an assistant to his father at Real Madrid, Everton, Napoli and Bayern Munich.
9 July 2025, 03:17 AM

Luis Enrique eyes ‘special’ reunion as PSG face Real Madrid

"Playing against Real Madrid is always a special game," PSG's Spanish coach told reporters.
9 July 2025, 03:09 AM

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the Club World Cup.
8 July 2025, 21:35 PM

Indomitable women footballers point to persistent cracks in the system

Players have spoken publicly about the need for proper nutrition, functioning gyms, better training grounds, and a stable domestic league.
8 July 2025, 14:28 PM

Hamza back in blue with lessons from red and green

Tanned by summer heat, tuned by a season of relentless graft at Sheffield United, and tested by rollercoaster ride with Bangladesh, the 26-year-old returned to the club where his footballing identity was forged.
8 July 2025, 14:06 PM

Speeding likely cause of Diogo Jota car crash: police

The shock deaths of Jota, 28, and Andre Silva, 25, on July 3 plunged the football world into mourning, less than two weeks after the striker had got married.
8 July 2025, 12:44 PM

Tottenham sign Japan defender Takai

Tottenham signed Japanese international Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale on Tuesday.
8 July 2025, 09:34 AM

Maresca shrugs off heat concerns as Chelsea face 'ugly duckling' Fluminense

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca shrugged off concerns about playing in hot and humid mid-afternoon conditions in Tuesday's Club World Cup semi-final against Brazilian side Fluminense, for which the Blues will be without both Liam Delap and Levi Colwill.
8 July 2025, 06:41 AM