SWAT team to be deployed for Bangladesh-Singapore match

Following crowd disturbances during the friendly match between Bangladesh and Bhutan on June 4, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is taking steps to tighten security for the upcoming Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore, scheduled for June 10 at the National Stadium in Dhaka.
8 June 2025, 14:00 PM

Bangladeshi-origin Nabil called up in Qatar football team

Bangladeshi-origin footballer Nabil Irfan has earned a call-up to the Qatar men’s national team after head coach Julen Lopetgui summoned him for their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Uzbekistan on June 10.
8 June 2025, 13:19 PM

Under-fire Spalletti to step down as Italy coach

Italy national team head coach Luciano Spalletti has confirmed that he will be leaving his position following Monday night’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova, just days after a 3-0 humiliation away against Norway, which has already put 2026 World Cup qualification at risk. 
8 June 2025, 13:12 PM

Neymar tests positive for Covid-19

Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr has tested positive for Covid-19, confirmed his club Santos today.
8 June 2025, 09:45 AM

From film to field: Acuna no longer just the kid who played Messi

Once playing a young Lionel Messi in a documentary, the 19-year-old prodigy now finds himself training with the real thing, under the same skies and wearing the same colors that Messi has made legendary.
8 June 2025, 07:40 AM

Pochettino plays down Spurs return rumors

USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino has played down rumors linking him with the vacant managerial position at his former club Tottenham Hotspur, following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou on Friday.
8 June 2025, 05:45 AM

Ronaldo does not rule out possibility of playing alongside Messi

It doesn’t take an extensive survey to conclude that millions of football fans share at least one common dream -- to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the two GOATs of football, play together on the same team.
8 June 2025, 05:41 AM

2026 FIFA World Cup: Huge ambition at a hefty cost to planet?

The largest and most far-flung World Cup kicks off in 12 months with a record 48 teams spread across Canada, the United States, and Mexico and sceptics are asking whether its frenzied growth is worth the environmental cost.
8 June 2025, 04:56 AM

2026 World Cup contenders: How are they shaping up?

Only eight countries have won the World Cup in 22 editions up to the most recent tournament in Qatar, when Argentina defeated France on penalties in an epic final.
8 June 2025, 04:24 AM

Singapore arrive in Dhaka for AFC Asian Cup qualifier

The match has already sparked significant excitement among local fans, fueled by the prospect of seeing English-born midfielder Hamza Choudhury and Canada-based Shamit Shome play together for the home side. 
8 June 2025, 04:12 AM

Ronaldo downplays duel with Yamal ahead of Nations League final

The final [Monday, 1am Bangladesh Time] in Munich has been framed as a showdown between veteran Ronaldo, 40, one of the game's biggest names, and 17-year-old Yamal, the most exciting young talent in world football.
7 June 2025, 18:57 PM

Kane spares England's blushes against minnows Andorra

Thomas Tuchel's side were booed off by England fans in the RCDE Stadium after failing to impress against a team ranked 173rd in the world.
7 June 2025, 18:23 PM

Ballon d'Or 'should go to Champions League winner': Ronaldo

France coach Didier Deschamps backed Dembele for the award, saying "considering the season Ousmane is having, he deserves it and that's all I wish for him".
7 June 2025, 18:16 PM

Italy's Brescia bankrupt, will cease to exist after 114 years

Famous past servants of the club include Italian internationals Roberto Baggio, Alessandro Altobelli, Andrea Pirlo and Luca Toni, as well as current Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola who played there in 2001-02 and 2003.
7 June 2025, 16:58 PM

Mbappe 'not bitter' about PSG's Champions League triumph

Mbappe has repeated his desire to win Europe's biggest club competition, but the closest the Paris-born forward got with his boyhood club was losing the final in 2020 to Bayern Munich.
7 June 2025, 13:30 PM

Norway dare to dream big again after a quarter century of heartbreak

After a quarter of a century of near misses and heartbreak, Norway’s rout of Italy in their World Cup qualifier has reignited the country's hope of a return to international football’s biggest stage.
7 June 2025, 12:55 PM

Ronaldo rules himself out of Club World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed he would not play in the upcoming Club World Cup on Saturday, dismissing rumours he was set to transfer to one of the participating clubs.
7 June 2025, 12:00 PM

Atalanta hire Juric after Gasperini moves to Roma

Ivan Juric has been appointed Atalanta manager to replace Gian Piero Gasperini, the Serie A club said on Friday, with the Croatian signing a two-year deal just two months after he left Southampton following their Premier League relegation.
7 June 2025, 11:20 AM

Jorginho leaves Arsenal, signs for Flamengo before Club World Cup

Italy midfielder Jorginho has joined Brazilian side Flamengo ahead of this month's Club World Cup, following a mutual termination of his contract with Arsenal, both clubs said.
7 June 2025, 08:45 AM

Donnarumma says Italy's form unacceptable after drubbing by Norway

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma offered no excuses for his side's poor showing in their 3-0 defeat at Norway in the World Cup qualifiers on Friday, saying their form was not acceptable and the fans deserve better.
7 June 2025, 08:00 AM