football

A tribute on the occasion of Leo Messi’s last World Cup announcement

Bidding farewell to a legend from the biggest stage of world football.
7 October 2022, 17:06 PM

Keeping up with the Pogbas

This episode, regardless of how it turns out, does Pogba more harm than good in the grand scheme of things.
4 October 2022, 17:15 PM

Indonesia stampede: "Fans died in players' arms"

Anger against police mounted in Indonesia on Monday after at least 125 people were killed in one of the deadliest disasters in the history of football, when officers fired tear gas in a packed stadium, triggering a stampede.
3 October 2022, 03:43 AM

Major football stadium tragedies

The stampede at a domestic football match in eastern Indonesia that led to at least 129 deaths late on Saturday is the latest in a long line of football stadium tragedies.
2 October 2022, 03:33 AM

At least 129 dead after riot at Indonesia football match

At least 129 people died at a football stadium in Indonesia when thousands of fans invaded the pitch and police fired tear gas that triggered a stampede, authorities said Sunday.
2 October 2022, 03:03 AM

Nepal hit BD for three after 38 years

After vowing to repeat the feat of the Bangladesh women's football team in Kathmandu, the Bangladesh men's team suffered a 3-1 defeat against hosts Nepal as Anjan Bista hit a first-half hattrick in a friendly at the Dasharath Rangasala Stadium yesterday.
27 September 2022, 18:15 PM

'We have to do it for all of Italy'

Italy, who will miss a second consecutive World Cup, again found consolation in Europe as they won 2-0 in Budapest on Monday to edge Hungary for first place in their Nations League group.
27 September 2022, 04:53 AM

German players to get 400,000 euros each in case of WC win

Germany players will each receive 400,000 euros ($390,000) if they lift the World Cup in Qatar later this year, the country's football association (DFB) said on Sunday after agreeing on tournament bonuses with the team.
25 September 2022, 16:44 PM

Why do Celtic fans hate the Royal family?

As football fans around the world united to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, one club stood out. Tempers flared when Celtic F.C took to the field.
23 September 2022, 15:01 PM

World Cup players to get FIFA data analysis app

When the World Cup kicks off in Qatar on Nov. 20 fans can expect a flurry of stats and match footage on social media and FIFA is hoping that includes data and content from a new player app.
23 September 2022, 14:50 PM

The fascination behind cult heroes in football

The idea behind cult heroes in sports is fascinating and fun.
22 September 2022, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh Women's National Football team in NCTB textbook

The textbook features an entire lesson on our Tigresses.
20 September 2022, 12:22 PM

It’s time now for sports to stop seeing gender

Why do female sportspeople have to prove themselves “worthy” of the support their male counterparts can take for granted?
20 September 2022, 10:35 AM

Bengal Tigresses on the verge of making history

The team has advanced to the final for the second time in their history.
18 September 2022, 14:58 PM

How elite clubs can gain from playing lower-tier European cups

Playing in lower-tier European cups can smoothen the transition
15 September 2022, 14:59 PM

Mane should try to be more self-confident: Nagelsmann

Sadio Mane is still adapting to Bayern Munich's style of play but has to be a bit more self-confident, head coach Julian Nagelsmann said after the forward failed to register a shot in their 2-0 Champions League win over Barcelona.
14 September 2022, 03:19 AM

Setbacks have become 'typical' for Liverpool, says Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said setbacks have become "typical" for the Premier League club after his side required a late winner to beat Ajax Amsterdam 2-1 in their Champions League Group A match at Anfield.
14 September 2022, 03:09 AM

Sabina scores hattrick as Bangladesh hit Pakistan for six

Sabina Khatun scored a hattrick as Bangladesh moved to the top of Group A of SAFF Women’s Championship with a 6-0 thrashing of Pakistan in Kathmandu on Sunday.
10 September 2022, 09:19 AM

Antony scores on debut as Man Utd end Arsenal's perfect start

Antony scored on his dream debut for Manchester United as the Brazilian's clinical strike and Marcus Rashford's double inspired a 3-1 win that ended Arsenal's perfect start to the Premier League season on Sunday.
4 September 2022, 17:36 PM

The Figo Affair bares the ugly side of the beautiful game

Behind-the-scenes access surrounding the transfer of Luis Figo from Barcelona to Real Madrid.
1 September 2022, 00:00 AM