Arsenal ready for Man City’s title challenge, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal are ready to embrace the pressure of the Premier League title race after reclaiming top spot with a 2-1 win over Brighton.
28 December 2025, 03:37 AM

A year of hope, hype and disappointment

Not too long ago, finding a Bangladesh national football team jersey in Dhaka felt like a scavenger hunt. European club jerseys dominated shop displays, while cricket shirts filled whatever space remained. Bangladesh football team jerseys, if available at all, were tucked away in corners.
28 December 2025, 03:00 AM

Osimhen, Mane score as Nigeria win to qualify, Senegal draw

Nigeria have six points in Group C, Tunisia three and Tanzania and Uganda one each going into the final round of games on Tuesday.
28 December 2025, 01:50 AM

International football 2025: Glory, heartbreak and history

In one of the most incredible underdog stories in football history, Curacao -- a tiny Caribbean island with a population of just around 156,000 -- stunned the world by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
28 December 2025, 01:01 AM

Ronaldo double drives Al Nassr to record 10th straight win

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr beat struggling Al Okhdood 3-0 on Saturday to become the first team in Saudi Pro League history to win their opening 10 matches, setting a new record and extending their perfect start to the season.
27 December 2025, 19:09 PM

Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Wirtz breaks Liverpool duck

Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Manchester City by beating Brighton 2-1 to retake top spot in the Premier League after Rayan Cherki inspired Pep Guardiola's side to victory at Nottingham Forest.
27 December 2025, 17:28 PM

City go top with 2-1 win at Forest after Cherki heroics

After a goalless first half, City needed less than three minutes to break the deadlock when Cherki slipped the ball through for Tijjani Reijnders and the Dutchman fired home from an angle to make it 1-0.
27 December 2025, 14:47 PM

Diabate brace denies Kings; Mohammedan, Fortis drop points

Souleymane Diabate scored twice but missed a late spot-kick as Abahani missed a rare opportunity to beat Bashundhara Kings after having fought back from two goals down in an eventual 2-2 draw in the Bangladesh Football League at the Kings Arena on Saturday.
27 December 2025, 13:54 PM

Mbappe shows up for Hakimi as Morocco held by Mali

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe was among the spectators at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Friday evening, turning up in a Morocco jersey bearing Achraf Hakimi’s number two as he travelled especially to support his close friend during the hosts’ second group match of the Africa Cup of Nations. 
27 December 2025, 02:42 AM

Man Utd made to 'suffer' for Newcastle win, says Amorim

Ruben Amorim conceded Manchester United were fortunate to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but said his under-strength squad showed impressive spirit to withstand a second-half onslaught.
27 December 2025, 02:17 AM

Former Montpellier coach Gasset dies at 72

French football coach and "emblematic" figure Jean-Louis Gasset died on Friday at the age of 72, his former club Montpellier announced.
26 December 2025, 19:28 PM

Slot says Ekitike reaping rewards for greater physicality

Arne Slot believes Hugo Ekitike's run of five goals in four matches indicates the striker has heeded the Liverpool manager's advice when it comes to improving his fitness.
26 December 2025, 19:24 PM

Salah helps Egypt beat South Africa and book last-16 place

Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first qualifiers for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
26 December 2025, 17:21 PM

Man City ready for title push with injured players set to return, Guardiola says

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is looking forward to the return of some key players from injury as he looks to push for multiple major titles, including the Premier League, he told the club's official website.
26 December 2025, 17:14 PM

Ayush brace takes Police to third

Young Nepalese forward scored his first goals in the Bangladesh Football League as Bangladesh Police registered a 3-0 win over Arambagh at the Shaheed Miraj-Tapan Stadium in Manikganj on Friday.
26 December 2025, 13:50 PM

Jota's sons to join mascots when Liverpool face Wolves at Anfield

Portuguese forward Jota, who played for both Premier League clubs, died in a car crash alongside his younger brother in July in northwestern Spain. He was 28.
26 December 2025, 11:50 AM

City Football Group exits Mumbai City amid Indian league uncertainty

CFG, which owns several top clubs including Manchester City, had acquired a 65% stake in Mumbai in 2019, with the club going on to win two league titles.
26 December 2025, 11:09 AM

Galatasaray linked as Turkey orders 29 more detained in widening betting probe

Turkey's football federation suspended 149 referees and assistants last month over betting on games.
26 December 2025, 10:11 AM

Mainoo is the future of Man United, says Amorim

Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo has yet to start a Premier League match this season and has been linked with a loan move in the January transfer window but manager Ruben Amorim says the England midfielder is the future of the club.
26 December 2025, 08:54 AM

John Robertson, Forest's trophy-winning 'Picasso', dies at 72

Former Scotland winger John Robertson, called both "the Picasso of our game" and "our fat little guy" by manager Brian Clough, has died aged 72, Nottingham Forest said on Thursday.
26 December 2025, 04:11 AM