football

Balde stunner helps Lazio to precious win

A stunning late strike by Keita Balde helped Lazio to a 3-1 win over Torino on Monday that keeps the capital side in the hunt for Champions League qualification in Serie A.
14 March 2017, 08:13 AM

I'm still Chelsea's number one, says beaten Jose Mourinho

Manchester United's Jose Mourinho, humbled for the second time this season in front of the Chelsea fans who once idolised him, did not go quietly on Monday as he declared that he remains the London club's number one manager.
14 March 2017, 06:34 AM

Antoine Griezmann seeks end to nearly man tag

Propelled by an on-fire Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid stand on the brink of a fourth consecutive Champions League quarter-final, determined to finally end their tag as Europe's nearly men.
14 March 2017, 06:13 AM

Chelsea beat Mourinho's 10-man Manchester United to reach FA Cup semis

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte got the upper hand on Jose Mourinho for the second time this season as his double-chasing side beat 10-man Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the FA Cup semi-finals on Monday.
14 March 2017, 05:40 AM

Satkhira clinch a thriller

Satkhira notched up a thrilling 6-5 win over Khulna in the U-18 National Football Championship at the Gopalganj venue yesterday.
13 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Luis Enrique blames Barcelona defeat on European exploits

Coach Luis Enrique blamed Barcelona's shock 2-1 La Liga defeat at lowly Deportivo La Coruna on the exertions of their sensational midweek 6-1 Champions League win over Paris St Germain.
13 March 2017, 09:15 AM

Steve McClaren sacked as Derby County manager for second time

Steve McClaren, the former England head coach, has been sacked as manager of Championship side Derby County for the second time in three years, the second-tier club announced on Sunday.
13 March 2017, 09:00 AM

PSG begin recovery from Barca defeat with win at Lorient

Paris St Germain started their recovery from an embarrassing Champions League exit in Barcelona with a 2-1 win at bottom club Lorient to maintain their Ligue 1 title challenge on Sunday.
13 March 2017, 08:50 AM

Zidane defends under-fire Real Madrid goalkeeper Navas

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hailed goalkeeper Keylor Navas's contribution as the European champions leapfrogged Barcelona into top spot in La Liga despite the latest a series of blunders this season from the Costa Rican on Sunday.
13 March 2017, 08:01 AM

No European football has helped Conte's Chelsea - Mourinho

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has enjoyed a "position of privilege" by not having to deal with both European and domestic campaigns in his first season in England, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has said.
13 March 2017, 05:28 AM

U-18 national football

Rubel slammed four goals to power Gazipur to an emphatic 5-1 win over Jamalpur in the U-18 National Football Championship at Netrokona yesterday.
12 March 2017, 18:00 PM

I'd prefer to stay: Wenger

Arsene Wenger revealed he hasn't ruled out extending his Arsenal reign after his side eased the pressure on the troubled boss with a 5-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over minnows Lincoln.
12 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Maziya arrive in Dhaka

Maziya SRC arrived here yesterday to take part in the AFC Cup with a hope of securing three points against Bangladesh Premier League champions Abahani.
12 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Man Utd confident of avenging defeat

Marouane Fellaini insists Manchester United are confident of avenging the worst moment of Jose Mourinho's reign when they return to Chelsea in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Monday.
12 March 2017, 18:00 PM

BGMEA Cup: Bando, Comfit in final

Bando Design and Comfit Composite Knit reached the final of the second BGMEA Cup after winning their respective semifinals yesterday,
12 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Can the man lifts Liverpool

Emre Can's superb shot guided Liverpool to a 2-1 home win over Burnley on Sunday and maintained their bid to qualify for next season's Champions League.
12 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Barcelona suffer major setback

Barcelona suffered a hangover from their remarkable Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain as Alex Bergantinos's winner 16 minutes from time handed Deportivo la Coruna a famous 2-1 win on Sunday.
12 March 2017, 18:00 PM

Claudio Pizarro rescues Werder draw at Leverkusen

Veteran striker Claudio Pizarro capped his 200th appearance for Werder Bremen with a 79th minute equaliser as they drew 1-1 at Bayer Leverkusen, spoiling the hosts' new coach Tayfun Korkut's debut.
11 March 2017, 09:28 AM

Arsene Wenger under siege as Lincoln chase FA Cup's greatest shock

Just when Arsene Wenger thought life couldn't get any more stressful, the Arsenal manager finds himself on a hiding to nothing as minnows Lincoln eye more FA Cup history in Saturday's quarter-finals.
11 March 2017, 07:11 AM

Milan livid after Juve win with stoppage time penalty

AC Milan came within seconds of ending Juventus' 17-month run of home league wins before a hugely controversial penalty gave the Serie A leaders a 2-1 win in a stormy match on Friday.
11 March 2017, 04:08 AM