football

Spain absent from 26 European governments opposed to Super League

Only two clubs, Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, are still publicly attached to the Super League project, a closed competition intended to supplant the UEFA Champions League -- European club football's flagship event.
8 February 2024, 10:37 AM

Messi to start on bench in Tokyo after Hong Kong controversy

The announcement came after he did not play in a Sunday friendly in Hong Kong, prompting the ire of tens of thousands of fans who booed the World Cup-winning Argentinian and the team's co-owner David Beckham.
7 February 2024, 10:44 AM

Women's sport draws record viewership in 2023

A record 46.7 million viewers in Britain tuned in to watch women's sport on TV in 2023, eclipsing 2019's mark by almost a million, according to research published by the Women's Sport Trust on Tuesday.
7 February 2024, 08:11 AM

Egypt name record scorer Hossam Hassan as new coach

Egypt named Hossam Hassan as their new coach on Tuesday, with the team's all-time leading scorer finally landing his dream job following the sacking of Portuguese Rui Vitoria.
7 February 2024, 05:52 AM

Messi says leg 'getting better' but could miss Japan match

"I don't know if I can (play) or not but I feel a lot better and really want to do it," Messi told reporters
6 February 2024, 06:50 AM

United's Martinez out for eight weeks with ligament injury

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will be sidelined for eight weeks with a knee injury sustained in Sunday's 3-0 home win over West Ham United, the club said on Monday.
5 February 2024, 19:16 PM

Sanjida scores but loses to Sabina's Kickstart FC

Bangladesh captain Sabina came on as substitute in the 86th minute
5 February 2024, 11:26 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo turns 39 – 10 stunning ‘factos’ about the football icon

On his 39th birthday, here is a list of 10 amazing ‘factos’ about his incredible life.
5 February 2024, 03:14 AM

Atletico snatch late draw against Real Madrid

"(Atletico) are taller and they took advantage of that," noted Ancelotti.
5 February 2024, 01:30 AM

Inter beat Juve to take control of Serie A title tussle

Simone Inzaghi's side prevailed in a tense but eventful clash at the San Siro thanks to Federico Gatti's own goal eight minutes before half-time
5 February 2024, 01:10 AM

Lacazette lifts struggling Lyon past limping Marseille

The victory opened a gap between Lyon and the relegation places.
5 February 2024, 00:37 AM

Barca ease past Alaves despite Roque red

Barcelona earned a 3-1 win at Alaves in La Liga on Saturday with Brazilian teenager Vitor Roque scoring and then sent off in a lively appearance off the bench.
3 February 2024, 19:41 PM

Qatar beat Uzbekistan on penalties to reach Asian Cup semis

Hosts and holders Qatar moved into an Asian Cup semi-final against Iran after beating Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
3 February 2024, 19:09 PM

Ruthless Leicester power towards Premier League

Leicester thrashed Stoke 5-0 on Saturday as the Championship leaders moved 11 points clear in their relentless march towards the Premier League.
3 February 2024, 18:21 PM

Mbappe decides to join Real Madrid: reports

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of the season, according to French outlet Le Parisien. 
3 February 2024, 18:14 PM

Mohammedan end Kings’ proud home record

Mohammedan Sporting Club ended Bashundhara Kings' unbeaten home record with a 1-0 win in a fascinating Bangladesh Premier League encounter at the Bashundhara Kings Arena yesterday.
3 February 2024, 16:30 PM

La Liga to investigate Bellingham for allegedly calling Greenwood ‘rapist’

Getafe officials requested that Bellingham’s alleged comment be included in the referee’s match report and lodged an official complaint to La Liga
3 February 2024, 07:34 AM

Osimhen not concerned about lack of goals as Nigeria march on

"Those who know me, they know I don't put myself before the team. If my goal comes, they come," said Osimhen.
3 February 2024, 06:30 AM

Lookman goal takes Nigeria into AFCON semifinals

Ademola Lookman scored his third goal in two games as Nigeria advanced to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday with a 1-0 victory over Angola in the last eight.
2 February 2024, 19:20 PM

Bangladesh ease past Nepal in SAFF U19 Women’s C’ship opener

Forward Mosammat Sagorika scored a brace and Munki Akhter netted one goal for Bangladesh while Simran Rai hit one back for last year’s runners-up.
2 February 2024, 15:33 PM