football

India beat Afghanistan 2-1 to win 2015 SAFF Championship title

India seize to a 2-1 win over Afghanistan after extra time to win the 2015 SAFF Championship final at the Trivandrum International Stadium in Kerala.
3 January 2016, 15:46 PM

Ronaldo's heartfelt message & more Balotelli fireworks: Footballers' New Year celebrations

Let’s look at how some of the top stars in world football welcomed 2016, with the likes of Gareth Bale, Neymar and Alexis Sanchez posting on social media.
2 January 2016, 05:44 AM

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Not even God can please everyone'

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo said that he isn't bothered by those who criticise him for being overconfident.
1 January 2016, 05:47 AM

Barcelona lead the way in 2015 with Europe's deadliest attack

Barcelona finish 2015 as the most prolific outfit across Europe's top five leagues led by their ferocious 'MSN' attack of Messi, Neymar and Suarez.
1 January 2016, 04:44 AM

BFF fines Arambagh Tk 30 lakh over vandalism

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) fines Arambagh Krira Sangha Tk 30 lakh over the recent attack on the BFF house by the club supporters.
31 December 2015, 11:56 AM

Real Madrid 3-1 Real Sociedad: Ronaldo brace secures win for under-fire Benitez

Cristiano Ronaldo recovered from a missed penalty to score twice as Real Madrid beat luckless Real Sociedad 3-1 on Wednesday, easing the pressure on coach Rafael Benitez.
31 December 2015, 07:55 AM

Barcelona want more trophies in 2016: Lionel Messi

Four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi has warned Barcelona's rivals that the European champions are determined to match their five-trophy haul from 2015 in the coming year.
31 December 2015, 05:53 AM

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo exits would harm La Liga TV deals - Tebas

La Liga (LFP) president Javier Tebas has warned that the departures of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively could seriously damage future TV rights deals for the Primera Division.
29 December 2015, 05:05 AM

Messi, Barcelona win big at Globe Soccer Awards

Barcelona and star player Lionel Messi triumphed at the seventh edition of the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Sunday, taking home the prizes for best team and best player.
28 December 2015, 09:35 AM

Pride at stake for Bangladesh, Bhutan: SAFF Championship

The group stage of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship 2015 ends on Monday, with the first of the two fixtures featuring the bottom two sides's of Group B, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
28 December 2015, 07:04 AM

Who are the three players who have changed Barcelona's history?

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says Lionel Messi, along with Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho, is the player to have had the biggest effect on the Catalan club.
28 December 2015, 04:17 AM

No rest for Ronaldo, Christmas day at gym

Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't do rest. Forget turkey or mince pies, it's dumbbells and a running machine for the Real Madrid star, who decided to spend Christmas Day working out in the gym.
26 December 2015, 04:14 AM

Messi, Suarez and Neymar the best Barcelona attack in history: Villa

Barcelona's forward line of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar is the best in the history of the club, according to David Villa.
24 December 2015, 04:35 AM

‘Arambagh supporters’ vandalise BFF office

A group of supporters of Arambagh Krira Sangha allegedly carry out vandalism at Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) office in Dhaka following the team's defeat against Bangladesh Police in the Minister Fridge Bangladesh Championship League.
22 December 2015, 13:41 PM

Arsenal hold off Man City late to secure hold on second place

Arsenal sealed their supporting role behind Leicester in the Premier League Christmas billing by beating fellow title hopefuls Manchester City 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night.
22 December 2015, 05:14 AM

Fifa bans Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini for eight years

Fifa President Sepp Blatter and Uefa boss Michel Platini have been suspended for eight years from all football-related activities following an ethics investigation.
21 December 2015, 05:21 AM

Maradona inspired me to play football: Lionel Messi

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has credited Diego Maradona with being his biggest influence starting a career in football.
19 December 2015, 04:53 AM

Real Madrid named as world's most valuable football club in study

Real Madrid have been named as the most valuable football club in the world by marketing experts, who placed Manchester United second and Barcelona third.
18 December 2015, 08:21 AM

Jose Mourinho sacking has Chelsea in race for Bayern's Pep Guardiola

Manchester United and Manchester City look to be leading the race for Pep Guardiola should he announce he will depart Bayern Munich at the end of the season.
18 December 2015, 05:23 AM

Lionel Messi out of Club World Cup clash with Guangzhou Evergrande

Lionel Messi will miss Barcelona's Club World Cup semifinal with Guangzhou Evergrande due to renal colic, the club has announced.
17 December 2015, 09:20 AM