football
Kane hopes to repay coach Southgate with a win
"I know the boss at times will come under criticism and come under stick, but, ultimately, it’s us on the pitch, to make the difference in vital moments," Kane told reporters.
6 July 2024, 10:18 AM
Martinez best goalkeeper in the world, says Messi
“One more step... We suffered a lot against a tough opponent. We passed to the semis thanks to the work of everyone and on top of that we have the best goalkeeper in the world @emi_martinez26. Go Argentina!” Messi wrote on Instagram.
6 July 2024, 09:30 AM
Muller hints at retirement after Euro elimination
“There is a high probability that this was my last international match,” said the 34-year-old.
6 July 2024, 08:34 AM
'The flame is dying out' says Suarez as retirement draws near
"I'm enjoying every moment very much. It is something that at my age, as you get older, you enjoy it more and more whether you're playing a lot or playing a little, because you know that the flame of football is dying out," Suarez told AUF TV.
6 July 2024, 07:03 AM
Messi, Ronaldo and plenty more
Football fans in Bangladesh will wake up bright and early today and stay up way past their usual bedtime, enjoying three mouthwatering knockout matches across two continents in a dream weekend of international football.
4 July 2024, 20:00 PM
This is my last Euro: Ronaldo
“It’s certainly my last Euro,” said the 39-year-old, who is competing at his sixth Euro and 11th major international tournament overall, said after the match in Frankfurt.
2 July 2024, 09:15 AM
Misfiring France lean on brilliant back line at Euro 2024
Les Bleus have scored only three times in four games so far at the European Championship, once from a penalty by Mbappe and twice via opposition defenders
2 July 2024, 09:05 AM
US coach Berhalter defiant over future after early Copa exit
The embarrassing exit was the first time in Copa America history that the host nation has failed to advance from the group stage and reignited debate about Berhalter's future
2 July 2024, 05:40 AM
Bellingham brilliance papers over cracks in England's Euro 2024 case
Another embarrassing exit for English football at a major tournament was looming in Gelsenkirchen until Bellingham's acrobatic effort in the 95th minute broke Slovak hearts.
1 July 2024, 07:00 AM
Georgia coach Sagnol proud of his team as Euro 2024 run ends
"The thought of 'wow, we can do it' was one we already had before the match because we were competing against a great team but we thought we could have a chance," Sagnol said when asked how he felt when Georgia went in front
1 July 2024, 06:31 AM
Silent on FIFA sanctions, vocal about saree
“When the councillors were speaking amongst themselves after the meeting, many of them said they were unhappy with the saree they got as a gift. They were saying what will they do with a saree, they would have benefited more with a football instead.”
1 July 2024, 03:00 AM
First BFF AGM after FIFA sanctions to take place Saturday
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is set to be held at a city hotel on Saturday after a two-year break with focus on FIFA sanctions on BFF employees and membership approval of the top four finishers in the Women’s Football League.
28 June 2024, 15:08 PM
The dreading calm before the hopeful storm?
The lack of goals for occasional football fans would be one reason why they seemed wearisome.
28 June 2024, 10:30 AM
Hungary's Varga set for surgery after sickening collision in Scotland tie
"Multiple bones in Barnabas Varga's were broken during the collision and he also suffered a concussion," the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) wrote on X in the early hours of Monday.
24 June 2024, 09:27 AM
Another youth league to begin without a purpose
The BFF Under-18 Football League is set to get underway today in three separate venues with youth squads of nine Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) outfits, who are taking part seemingly just to fulfil a condition and avoid the federation’s fine.
22 June 2024, 08:00 AM
Lacklustre England held by Denmark at Euro 2024
A point was the least the Danes deserved as England again flattered to deceive in Frankfurt after an underwhelming 1-0 win over Serbia to open their tournament.
20 June 2024, 18:47 PM
Slovakia upset Belgium as VAR denies Lukaku twice
Ivan Schranz took advantage of a horror defensive error to put Slovakia ahead in the seventh minute and kept Belgium at bay
17 June 2024, 17:59 PM
Ramos quits Sevilla again
"Sergio Ramos has informed Sevilla FC that he will not stay next season," the club said in a statement.
17 June 2024, 16:15 PM
Romania stun Ukraine with first Euro win in 24 years
Stunning long-range strikes in each half, one from captain Nicolae Stanciu and the other from midfielder Razvan Marin, shocked Serhiy Rebrov's Ukraine
17 June 2024, 14:55 PM
Neuer to consider future after Euro 2024
The 38-year-old said he "could not yet reveal" whether this would be his last dance in Germany colours, adding "I'll turn my mind to it after the tournament."
17 June 2024, 14:10 PM