football
Messi marks new stadium with goal but Miami held by Austin
Inter Miami's co-owner David Beckham was among the star-studded crowd as the club's 26,000-capacity Nu Stadium made its debut, marking the end of a more-than-decade-long journey to find a permanent home.
5 April 2026, 08:48 AM
Lewandowski strikes late as Barca capitalise on Real slip
Second-placed Real were beaten 2-1 at Mallorca earlier on and Barca capitalised at the Metropolitano stadium to take a big step towards defending the league title.
5 April 2026, 08:32 AM
U20 heroes return home
The winners were greeted by the State Minister for Youth and Sports, Aminul Haque and BFF executive committee members.
4 April 2026, 21:06 PM
Haaland hattrick destroys Liverpool as City reach FA Cup semis
Haaland netted twice late in the first half of the quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium and completed his treble after the interval following an Antoine Semenyo strike.
4 April 2026, 19:53 PM
Bangladesh go down 2-0 to China
Following the defeat, Bangladesh must secure a win against Vietnam on April 7 to keep their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage alive.
4 April 2026, 17:42 PM
BFF begins hunt for new coach, Cabrera must reapply to stay
New head coach and goalkeeping coach to be appointed on two-year contracts.
4 April 2026, 17:04 PM
Messi still the best in the world: Ronaldinho
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho said the Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi remains the best player in the world even at the age of 38.
4 April 2026, 15:52 PM
SAFF U-20 champions set for open-top bus celebration in Dhaka
The SAFF Under-20 Championship-winning Bangladesh team is set to arrive in Dhaka at around 6:35pm today and will embark on a trophy parade in the capital on an open-top bus.
4 April 2026, 14:05 PM
One dead, 47 injured after 'incident' at Peru football derby: minister
At least one person died and 47 more were injured Friday night in an unspecified "incident" at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Peru's capital during a rally ahead of a football derby, according to the health ministry.
4 April 2026, 11:34 AM
'We finally got it': Bangladesh break India jinx to lift SAFF U-20 title
Bangladesh finally broke the jinx against India in finals to clinch the title of the SAFF Under-20 Championship with a 4-3 win in the penalty shootout after the regulation time ended in a goalless draw at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives yesterday.
4 April 2026, 02:00 AM
PM greets Bangladesh team for winning U-20 SAFF title
“Driven by patriotism and team spirit, our brave young players have proved that united efforts can ensure Bangladesh’s continued victories both at home and abroad, Inshallah,” the Prime Minister said.
4 April 2026, 01:48 AM
FIFA World Cup final ticket prices jump 587%
The new pricing marks a steep rise from the 2022 World Cup final, where top tickets were around $1,600 (about Tk 1,96,500).
3 April 2026, 19:01 PM
Italy’s World Cup woes trace back to Baggio’s ignored reform plan
His 900-page document, titled “Renew the Future,” was a comprehensive reform plan designed to rebuild the sport from its grassroots.
3 April 2026, 09:42 AM
Japan axe coach Nielsen 12 days after winning Women's Asian Cup
Japan abruptly axed Nils Nielsen as coach on Thursday just 12 days after taking them to Women's Asian Cup glory, with football chiefs accusing him of being "lax" and "lacking passion".
2 April 2026, 17:35 PM
Brazil down Croatia 3-1 in World Cup warm-up
Goals from Danilo, Igor Thiago and Gabriel Martinelli secured victory in what was Brazil's final game before coach Carlo Ancelotti names his World Cup squad.
1 April 2026, 09:08 AM
Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off
The 38-year-old superstar set up the opening goal for Julian Alvarez before bagging his 116th goal for Argentina with an individual strike just before half-time.
1 April 2026, 09:01 AM
Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off: Scaloni
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Messi, who began on the bench for Friday's lacklustre 2-1 win over Mauritania, will spearhead what is expected to be a full-strength side against Zambia.
31 March 2026, 09:50 AM
World Cup 2026 risks being 'stage for repression': Amnesty
The London-based human rights organisation's report -- "Humanity Must Win" -- called on both FIFA and host countries the US, Canada and Mexico to take urgent action to protect fans, players and other communities.
30 March 2026, 10:15 AM
France showcase firepower and squad depth in 3-1 Colombia win
Deschamps will name his squad for the World Cup on May 14.
30 March 2026, 09:28 AM
Fan dies in fall at Mexico City stadium reopening
A man died in Mexico City's newly renovated Estadio Banorte on Saturday after falling from a box seat area shortly before the stadium's reopening match, security officials said.
29 March 2026, 15:14 PM