football

Slot accepts blame as Liverpool suffer eight defeats in 11 games

"Another big disappointment," Slot told reporters
23 November 2025, 03:55 AM

Barça make triumphant return to rebuilt Camp Nou

Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 4-0.
22 November 2025, 17:20 PM

Nottingham Forest beat Liverpool 3-0 to add to English champions' woes

Goals from Murillo, Nicolo Savona and Morgan Gibbs-White sealed Forest's win to hand Arne Slot's men a shocking sixth defeat in their last seven league games.
22 November 2025, 17:00 PM

Chelsea sink Burnley to close gap on leaders Arsenal

Pedro Neto put the Blues ahead just before the interval at Turf Moor and Enzo Fernandez netted in the closing stages.
22 November 2025, 14:59 PM

Rangatungi Football Academy girls 'want to play without fear’

Thakurgaon's Rangatungi United Female Football Academy -- an institution that has produced several national-level players -- is now facing uncertainty, as a section of locals is attempting to halt its activities citing religious objections.
21 November 2025, 03:10 AM

Italy to face Northern Ireland in 2026 World Cup playoffs

If Italy get through that match on March 26 next year, they will play the winner of Wales's semi-final against Bosnia-Herzegovina five days later.
20 November 2025, 13:16 PM

PSG defender Hakimi voted African player of the year

The right-back beat out two past winners in Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen.
20 November 2025, 01:49 AM

At 78, Advocaat set to become oldest World Cup coach as Curaçao qualifies

The tiny island nation, a self-governing part of the Netherlands with a population of little more than 150,000, is the smallest country to qualify for football's premier showcase.
19 November 2025, 12:53 PM

Estevao keeps scoring but Brazil’s World Cup build-up continues to stutter

Estevao, who also scored on Saturday against Senegal, stepped up to net his fifth international goal.
19 November 2025, 05:06 AM

Scotland reach 2026 World Cup with stunning late show; Spain, Switzerland also qualify

Scotland's late show in Glasgow means Steve Clarke's side have qualified for the global footballing showpiece for the first time since 1998.
19 November 2025, 04:49 AM

Tiny Curacao make history as smallest nation to reach World Cup

A nerve-shredding finale to the CONCACAF qualifying campaign saw Curacao -- with a population of just 156,000 -- squeeze into next year's final.
19 November 2025, 03:50 AM

A momentous victory in frame

On a buzzing Dhaka night, Bangladesh rediscovered its footballing heartbeat.
18 November 2025, 18:48 PM

Bangladesh, India face off in battle of pride

With both sides already eliminated from the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, hosts Bangladesh and India are set to meet in what has become a battle of pride rather than a dead-rubber at the National Stadium in Dhaka today. The match kicks off at 8:00 pm.
18 November 2025, 05:00 AM

Bangladesh vs India: Key stats

The main question remains: Can Bangladesh finally end their long winless run against their nearest neighbours?
18 November 2025, 04:01 AM

Germany and Netherlands lock up FIFA World Cup 2026 spots in style

In Malta, Poland were given a scare on the way to a victory which ultimately did not lift them out of second place.
18 November 2025, 02:53 AM

32 teams confirmed: Who qualifies next for World Cup 2026?

A total of 32 teams have now qualified for the FIFA World Cup 26.
17 November 2025, 10:49 AM

Bangladesh ready for ‘emotional, high-voltage’ India clash, says Jamal

Bangladesh have not beaten India in 22 years, with their last victory dating back to the 2003 SAFF Championship semifinal in Dhaka.
17 November 2025, 09:30 AM

'As good as we've ever had': Kane hails England after record-setting campaign

He expects England to make a serious challenge for their first trophy since the 1966 World Cup.
17 November 2025, 02:28 AM

Haaland’s Norway rout sorry Italy to reach first World Cup since 1998

Haaland's father Alf-Inge was still an international player when Norway last competed in the World Cup 27 years ago.
17 November 2025, 02:11 AM

FIFA steps up efforts against online abuse

FIFA said on Sunday it had stepped up efforts to tackle online abuse directed at players and officials, reporting a surge in harmful content and referring more offenders to police.
16 November 2025, 08:05 AM