football

Shiliguri to stage event

Hosts India confirmed to the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) that the 4th SAFF Women's Championships would be held in
3 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Chinese group eyeing Southampton

A Chinese conglomerate is in talks to take over English Premier League football club Southampton, Bloomberg News reported,
3 November 2016, 18:00 PM

From Barcelona to 'Boro, Man City go back to basics

After beating the 'best team in the world', playing lowly Middlesbrough on a November afternoon in the north of England should bring Premier League leaders Manchester City nicely back to earth.
3 November 2016, 05:36 AM

Real, Leicester must wait as Dortmund advance

Titleholders Real Madrid and English Premier League winners Leicester must both wait to take their place in the last 16 of the Champions League after they could only manage draws Wednesday on a night which saw just Dortmund advance.
2 November 2016, 22:08 PM

Football: Griezmann's late goal takes Atletico through to last 16

Antoine Griezmann struck two goals, one in the 93rd minute, to give Atletico Madrid a 2-1 Group D win over Rostov on Tuesday that took them into the Champions League last 16 and preserved their 100 percent record.
2 November 2016, 06:46 AM

Football: Arsenal earn comeback win to reach knockout round

Mesut Ozil scored a superb late winner as Arsenal hit back from two goals down to beat Ludogorets 3-2 on Tuesday and secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with two games to spare.
2 November 2016, 05:57 AM

Football: Robben demands more as Bayern make last 16

Arjen Robben says Bayern Munich's performances must improve as Robert Lewandowski's two goals rescued a 2-1 come-back win at PSV Eindhoven to put them in the Champions League's knock-out phase.
2 November 2016, 05:32 AM

Football: Guardiola savours beating 'best team in world' Barca

Pep Guardiola savoured a memorable night as Manchester City beat his old club Barcelona, "the best team in the world", 3-1 on Tuesday with a display that hinted he may be building something special.
2 November 2016, 05:18 AM

Valencia keep struggling

Valencia's poor La Liga season continued as Los Che remain just a point above the relegation zone after a 1-1 draw at fellow
1 November 2016, 18:00 PM

AFC fines BFF US$20,000

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has been fined 20,000 US dollars for withdrawing the national team from the inaugural
1 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Football: Arsenal must put November struggles to bed, says Wenger

November has not been the kindest month for Arsenal in recent seasons and while their schedule over the next four weeks offers plenty of opportunity to slip up again manager Arsene Wenger is determined to keep his players focused on the present.
1 November 2016, 10:10 AM

Football: Tottenham injuries test Pochettino's patience

Mauricio Pochettino insists the frustration of Tottenham's recent barren run won't become a distraction as his injury-plagued side look to get back on track in the Champions League.
1 November 2016, 09:58 AM

Football: Barcelona will punish City errors, warns Enrique

Barcelona will put Manchester City to the sword if they commit the same kind of errors as they did in their Champions League encounter last month, coach Luis Enrique has said.
1 November 2016, 06:33 AM

Football: Leicester seek to continue European stroll in Copenhagen

Leicester City have turned their debut season in the Champions League into a cakewalk and victory over FC Copenhagen on Wednesday would seal their place in the last 16.
1 November 2016, 06:10 AM

No return for Pelle

Giampiero Ventura has confirmed that Graziano Pelle will not be called up for the new Italy squad after "he besmirched the image" of the Azzurri.
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Bale now best paid

Gareth Bale has replaced Cristiano Ronaldo as Real Madrid's best paid player.
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM

FIFA delegate due today

A FIFA delegation will come to Dhaka today to have a look at tailor-made projects prepared by Bangladesh Football Federation under the FIFA Forward Programme which a football development programme approved in the FIFA congress in May.
31 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Diego Maradona's childhood home turned into public museum in Buenos Aires

How many sleepless nights did the young man who would become one of soccer's greatest players spend gazing up at the ceiling, imagining dizzying dribbles, spectacular goals and hoisting the World Cup above his head?
30 October 2016, 05:44 AM

Loew set to extend reign

Germany's World Cup-winning coach Joachim Loew is set to extend his reign until 2020 amidst reports his new contract will be
29 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Mourinho bars Rooney from United escape

Wayne Rooney will not be allowed to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window despite his frustrations at losing
29 October 2016, 18:00 PM