football

James Anderson keen to forge on despite drop in pace

England seamer James Anderson is confident that he has enough skill and experience to compensate for his decreased pace over the remaining years of his cricket career.
2 August 2016, 06:07 AM

Argentina pick twice Libertadores winner Edgardo Bauza as coach

Argentina, still reeling from the shock resignations of captain Lionel Messi and coach Gerardo Martino, choose Edgardo Bauza as their new coach.
2 August 2016, 05:43 AM

Ribery called to order

French forward Franck Ribery has been called to order by Bayern Munich over his criticism of the club's former coach Pep Guardiola as well as his conduct on the pitch.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Brazil lose goalkeeper Prass

Brazil rule goalkeeper Fernando Prass out of their Olympic campaign on Sunday after he injures an elbow warming up.
1 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Gabigol shines in Rio warm-up

Teenage star Gabriel Barbosa scores a superb invidivual goal as Neymar returns to lead Brazil to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Japan.
31 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Saintfiet on 2-week vacation

Tom Saintfiet, the Bangladesh national football team's head coach candidate, leaves for Belgium in the early hours yesterday.
31 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Messi, Suarez start as Barcelona defeat Celtic in ICC friendly

Celtic are beaten but not disgraced as they warm up for their crucial Champions League match against Astana with a loss to Barcelona in Dublin.
31 July 2016, 07:00 AM

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores as Man United overcome Galatasaray

Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes a dream start to his Manchester United career by scoring acrobatically in just the fourth-minute of his debut as they won 5-2 against Galatasaray in Gothenburg.
31 July 2016, 06:34 AM

Argentina need Messi: Perez

The acting head of Argentina's FA, Armando Perez, insists he would do all he could to lure Lionel Messi out of international retirement.
30 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo out for Super Cup, possibly La Liga opener: Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane confirms that Cristiano Ronaldo won't play in the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla on Aug. 9, and could miss the league opener against Real Sociedad 12 days later.
30 July 2016, 05:46 AM

Neymar fan caught in laundry room

A fan of Brazilian football star Neymar is arrested on Thursday after being discovered in the laundry room of the team's hotel in Goiania.
29 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Given quits int'l football

Shay Given earns the tribute "legend" from the Football Association of Ireland after the goalkeeper announces his retirement from international football.
29 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Argentine FA hope for Messi U-turn

The acting head of Argentina's FA, Armando Perez, will travel to Spain to try and convince star striker Lionel Messi to reconsider his international retirement.
29 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Chelsea edge L'pool

Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas is sent off for a reckless lunge at Liverpool new boy Ragnar Klavan, overshadowing a 1-0 friendly win at the Pasadena Rose Bowl.
28 July 2016, 18:00 PM

'BFF will pay Koster $50k'

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has reportedly come to a mutual understanding with the former assistant coach of national team Rene Koster.
27 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh football head coach signing ceremony postponed

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has postponed the agreement signing ceremony with the national team's head coach hopeful Belgian Tom Saintfeit citing the sickness of the 43-year coach.
27 July 2016, 10:31 AM

Barcelona depend on Messi, Gabriel Jesus is a great player: Neymar

Neymar highlights the importance of Lionel Messi at Barcelona while hinting that he wants compatriot Gabriel Jesus to join the Catalan giants.
27 July 2016, 08:01 AM

Pep Guardiola banishes overweight Manchester City stars

Pep Guardiola has banished some of his Manchester City players from training sessions because they are overweight.
27 July 2016, 07:39 AM

Higuain completes sensational Juventus move

Gonzalo Higuain completes a sensational move to Juventus after the Italian champions agree to pay a 90 million euros ($98.8m) fee, the third highest in history, to wrest the Argentine striker from Napoli .
26 July 2016, 21:54 PM

Pochettino not interested

Mauricio Pochettino says he is not interested in the vacant coaching post with his native Argentina because he is happy at Premier League side Spurs.
26 July 2016, 18:00 PM