Hamza urges fans to ‘stay positive’ after Singapore loss

“Not the result we wanted! But we can be proud as a team and as a nation!! We need to stay positive because we’re only just getting started and inshaAllah we will be where we want to be very soon!” Hamza wrote in a heartfelt social media post after the match.
11 June 2025, 03:47 AM

Brazil qualify for 2026 World Cup

The five-time world champions -- the only team to appear in every edition of the World Cup - punched their ticket to the finals with the first win of new coach Carlo Ancelotti's reign.
11 June 2025, 02:47 AM

Australia reach World Cup as Palestinian dreams ended

Tony Popovic's Socceroos, who went into the third round's final match day heavy favourites to progress, defeated direct rivals Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah to seal the second automatic qualification spot in Group C.
11 June 2025, 02:25 AM

Almada’s late strike rescues Argentina against Colombia

Argentina were dealt a major blow when Enzo Fernandez was shown a red card, leaving the hosts with ten men for a large portion of the match. Colombia capitalised on the numerical advantage early, taking the lead through Luis Diaz in the 24th minute.
11 June 2025, 02:16 AM

England stunned by Senegal to put Tuchel under immediate pressure

Senegal became the first African team to beat England in 22 games on Tuesday, winning 3-1 in a friendly at the City Ground thanks to goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Cheikh Sabaly.
11 June 2025, 02:00 AM

Man City sign Cherki in time for Club World Cup

Manchester City completed the signing of French international Rayan Cherki from Lyon on Tuesday, in time to beat the deadline to register new players for the start of the Club World Cup.
10 June 2025, 19:05 PM

An evening of evoked memories and renewed belief

Anticipation was high, yet the scenes at the newly renovated National Stadium still amazed as the entire premises transformed into a sea of white -- the color of Bangladesh’s home jersey -- as Bangladesh prepared to face Singapore in a much-hyped Asian Cup Qualifier yesterday.
10 June 2025, 19:00 PM

From the streets to the stands: Football reclaims Bangladeshi hearts

When was the last time you saw more than 23000 people packed into a stadium for a Bangladesh football match? When did fans last beg for tickets, attempt to break through gates, and prompt an army intervention?
10 June 2025, 18:39 PM

We deserved at least a point: Cabrera after 2-1 loss against Singapore

Despite a 2-0 defeat to Singapore in their Asian Cup Qualifiers encounter at the National Stadium on Tuesday, Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera insisted his side was the better team and described the result as deeply disappointing.
10 June 2025, 17:17 PM

War in Gaza 'hurts my whole body', says Guardiola

"Let me be clear, it's not about ideology. It's not about whether I'm right, or you're wrong. It's just about the love of life, about the care of your neighbour."
10 June 2025, 16:12 PM

Bangladesh go down 2-1 against Singapore

Bangladesh forward Rakib Hossain found the net but the men in red and green couldn't score more as they lost 2-1 against Singapore in their Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday. 
10 June 2025, 15:01 PM

Man City appoint ex-Klopp assistant Lijnders to coaching staff

Manchester City on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of two former Liverpool coaches to Pep Guardiola's backroom staff, including Jurgen Klopp's ex-assistant Pepijn Lijnders.
10 June 2025, 13:25 PM

Shamit handed debut as Jamal, Sohel miss out

Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera gave a maiden cap to Canada-based Shamit Shome in the starting XI of their crucial AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers against Singapore on Tuesday.
10 June 2025, 12:42 PM

‘I couldn’t miss it’: White wave engulfs National Stadium

With more than three hours to go before kick-off in the highly-anticipated Asian Cup Qualifier between Bangladesh and Singapore, the newly renovated National Stadium is already transforming into a sea of white -- the colour of Bangladesh's home jersey.
10 June 2025, 12:01 PM

Bangladesh’s equation to qualify for Asian Cup after 47 years

Bangladesh took part in Asian Cup only once in their history. In 1980 Bangladesh played four matches in the tournament held in Kuwait and exited the tournament having lost all four group matches. The dream of making another Asian Cup tournament proper in 47 years, excites the nation.
10 June 2025, 11:51 AM

Bangladesh-Singapore clash lights up stadium

Banners bearing the portrait of Hamza Choudhury waved high as supporters of all ages celebrated the occasion like a festival-- proving that when the stakes are high, Bangladeshi football can still command a crowd.
10 June 2025, 10:01 AM

Auckland City's amateurs take unpaid leave for Club World Cup adventure

Auckland City are an amateur club, their players balancing football with university studies or full-time jobs as teachers, real estate agents and sales reps. They don't earn a salary for playing.
10 June 2025, 10:00 AM

Spalletti concedes he 'did not make the difference' during Italy tenure

Luciano Spalletti admitted he "did not make a difference" during his time as Italy manager and acknowledged that the team struggled in their 2-0 win over Moldova on Monday. 
10 June 2025, 09:00 AM

Bangladesh: Heavy in the middle, light elsewhere

Bangladesh find themselves in a peculiar position heading into the second fixture of their Asian Cup Qualifiers: a team rich in midfield talent but notably lacking balance in both attack and defence.
10 June 2025, 07:23 AM

When and how to watch Bangladesh vs Singapore match

To make sure everyone gets to see the action on TV, the match will be broadcast live on T Sports
10 June 2025, 05:20 AM