football

City 2–1 Real: Guardiola applauds resilience, Alonso praises players' attitude

City’s win lifted them to 13 points and kept their hopes of a top-eight finish firmly within reach.
11 December 2025, 03:06 AM

BFF, BSRM join hands for football development

BSRM, a leading steel manufacturer, has become the development partner of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) for the next 10 years, with both organisations pledging to work towards meaningful and lasting development aimed at strengthening the foundations of Bangladeshi football and securing its long-term future.
10 December 2025, 15:33 PM

Five FIFA World Cup classics set for 2026 replays

Brazil and Scotland’s World Cup 2026 meeting will mark the fifth time they have met in the group phase, making it the joint most-played fixture at this stage.
10 December 2025, 13:36 PM

Real Madrid vs Manchester City: Pressure, problems and high stakes

This will be the 15th meeting between the two sides in the Champions League.
10 December 2025, 09:55 AM

Messi says it’s always nice to receive individual awards

Messi became the first player to win back-to-back MLS MVP awards and only the second player in the league to capture two MVP awards after Preki in 1997 and 2003.
10 December 2025, 04:47 AM

CL round-up: Liverpool, Barca, Bayern and Atletico lead a night of drama

From Liverpool’s gritty late win at the San Siro to Bayern Munich and Barcelona’s stirring comebacks, the round was defined by resilience, narrow margins and decisive moments in the final third. 
10 December 2025, 04:08 AM

Mbappe misses training ahead of Man City clash

If Mbappe is unable to play against City on Wednesday, it would be a big blow for coach Xabi Alonso, with Spanish media reporting that a defeat would lead to his dismissal.
9 December 2025, 11:40 AM

NSC revokes stadium rights after widespread chaos in Latin-Bangla Super Cup

Following gross mismanagement, crowd trouble, assaults on journalists and failure to pay the agreed share of ticket and sponsorship revenue, the National Sports Council (NSC) on Tuesday revoked the permission granted to AF Boxing Promotion International Limited to use the National Stadium for the AFB Latin-Bangla Super Cup.
9 December 2025, 07:28 AM

Amorim hails ‘big improvement’ as Man Utd back on track

Amorim's side recovered from their disappointing draw with lowly West Ham last week thanks to Fernandes' double and goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Mason Mount at Molineux.
9 December 2025, 03:12 AM

PL talking points: Arsenal lead narrows, Salah fumes, Everton eye Europe

Left on the bench for the full 99 minutes of action at Elland Road, Salah was unleashed when he spoke to reporters afterwards.
8 December 2025, 05:02 AM

‘The emotions are overwhelming’ as Brazil become futsal’s first queens

Brazil beat Portugal to conquer the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025, while Spain downed Argentina to finish third.
8 December 2025, 04:36 AM

Napoli go top as Hojlund's double downs Juventus

Napoli have 31 points, one ahead of Inter Milan in second. Third-placed AC Milan, who are three points off the pace, visit Torino on Monday. Juventus remain seventh on 23.
8 December 2025, 04:02 AM

Nine-man Real Madrid suffer shock home defeat

Williot Swedberg struck twice in the second half for Celta, with Madrid's second league defeat of the season leaving rivals Barcelona four points clear at the top of La Liga.
8 December 2025, 03:27 AM

Facing Messi and Argentina a dream, says Jordan’s Nasib

“Our group is good, and facing Argentina greatly motivates us as they are the defending champions.”
7 December 2025, 12:54 PM

Salah feels ‘thrown under the bus’, opens door to Liverpool exit

Mohamed Salah took aim at Liverpool manager Arne Slot in an astonishing rant that could spell the end of his legendary career at Anfield after claiming he has been "thrown under the bus" during the Premier League champions' slump in form.
7 December 2025, 07:45 AM

Gyokeres urges Arsenal to bounce back after Villa end unbeaten run

Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres said the Premier League leaders must quickly move on from Saturday’s disappointing 1-2 defeat at Aston Villa after a 95th-minute winner from Emiliano Buendia ended their 18-match unbeaten run.
7 December 2025, 05:48 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026: Contenders plot their road to glory

The tournament will be held across the USA, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19, with 16 more teams added to the global showpiece, up from the 32 nations involved in 2022.
7 December 2025, 04:28 AM

Messi magic delivers historic MLS Cup for Inter Miami

"This is the the moment that I've been waiting for, and that we as a team have been waiting for," Messi, named MLS Cup Most Valuable Player, said afterwards.
7 December 2025, 03:47 AM

FIFA World Cup 2026: Full fixtures

Holders Argentina will meet Algeria in Kansas City in their opening match in Group J on June 16 before facing Austria and Jordan in Dallas.
6 December 2025, 18:41 PM

From Batman to believers: World Cup minnows dream big

Scotland's 28-year wait to return to football's biggest stage exploded into kilted chaos at a Glasgow pub, where one supporter dressed as Batman captured the national mood.
6 December 2025, 17:55 PM