football
Argentina smash six past Paraguay, reach Copa finals
Argentina remain on course to win first Copa America title since 1993 after thrashing Paraguay to set up a final against tournament hosts Chile.
1 July 2015, 04:07 AM
‘Hulk’ football star sends goalie thru net (video)
28-year-old international soccer superstar Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, aka 'The Hulk,' lives up to his nickname when his single kick of a soccer ball sends the goalie flying through back of net.
30 June 2015, 07:22 AM
Hero's joy turns into despair
Paraguay's penalty hero Derlis Gonzalez saw his celebrations curtailed by tragedy after his uncle died of heart attack following Paraguary's win over Brazil.
28 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Sepp Blatter urged to stand by Fifa resignation decision
Sepp Blatter has been urged to stick by his decision to quit as president of world football's governing body, Fifa.
28 June 2015, 14:09 PM
Argentina into Copa America semis on penalties
Carlos Tevez scores the winning spot-kick as Argentina beat Colombia on penalties to reach the Copa America semi-finals.
27 June 2015, 05:11 AM
Sepp Blatter: Fifa president says he did not resign
Sepp Blatter says he has not resigned as Fifa president, but put himself in the hands of the Fifa congress.
26 June 2015, 14:42 PM
A requiem for football
Nationwide inter-school football tournaments should be held on a regular basis, age group divisional leagues can also be introduced.
24 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Neymar: Brazil striker banned for Copa America
Brazil striker Neymar will miss the rest of the Copa America after being suspended for four games.
20 June 2015, 04:43 AM
Bangladesh draw with Tajikistan
Bangladesh finish 1-1 with a ten-man Tajikistan in the FIFA World Cup group B qualifier at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Tuesday evening.
16 June 2015, 14:08 PM
Fifa World Cup 2026 bidding process delayed
The bidding process for the 2026 World Cup has been postponed amid allegations around the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
10 June 2015, 10:14 AM
Blatter's successor could be chosen on 16 December
Sepp Blatter's 17-year reign as boss of crisis-hit Fifa could come to an end on 16 December.
10 June 2015, 08:45 AM
Dani Alves: Barcelona defender signs new contract
Barcelona's Dani Alves signs a new two-year deal to remain at FC Barcelona ending rumors of moving to Liverpool or Manchester United.
9 June 2015, 13:37 PM
Manchester United is 'most valuable football brand'
Manchester United is the world's most valuable football brand, replacing Bayern Munich, according to a report from consultancy Brand Finance.
8 June 2015, 13:29 PM
Barcelona win fifth European Cup
Barcelona claim their third Champions League in six years as the brilliance of their attacking trident proved too much for the brave challenge of Juventus in Berlin's Olympic Stadium.
7 June 2015, 01:41 AM
Celebrating football on the streets (video)
While the world football's governing body, FIFA continues to reel from "a storm" of tarnishing corruption allegations, this football lover showcases a feat celebrating the love for the game that grips the entire world.
5 June 2015, 08:57 AM
James Milner: Liverpool agree deal for Manchester City midfielder
Liverpool FC agree a deal to sign England midfielder James Milner from Manchester City on a free transfer.
4 June 2015, 13:12 PM
Fifa crisis: Jack Warner 'to reveal all despite fears'
Former Fifa vice president Jack Warner has said in a TV address that he will reveal all he knows about corruption at the world football body.
4 June 2015, 11:50 AM
Soccer Asia central to picking next FIFA chief
Once a soccer minnow, the Middle East has emerged as one of the sport's most powerful blocs during Sepp Blatter's 17-year reign at FIFA and is likely to have a big say in who will replace him.
4 June 2015, 09:05 AM
Ex-Fifa man Blazer details bribes
Former top Fifa official Chuck Blazer admits that he and others on the executive committee agreed to accept bribes in conjunction with the choice of South Africa as 2010 World Cup host.
4 June 2015, 03:54 AM
Blatter 'under investigation in US'
Fifa president Sepp Blatter is being investigated by US officials as part of their inquiry into corruption at the world football body.
3 June 2015, 03:26 AM