football

Vinicius, Rodrygo score twice as Real thrash Valencia 5-1

Real are second in the standings on 32 points, two behind surprise leaders Girona, who beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 earlier on Saturday.
12 November 2023, 02:35 AM

Barca are in a dip, not a crisis: Xavi

The Spanish champions have played poorly in recent weeks and fell to an embarrassing 1-0 defeat by Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday in Hamburg.
11 November 2023, 15:00 PM

Liverpool suffer shock loss to Toulouse on Diaz return

Toulouse now sit on seven points, two behind the Premier League club and three ahead of third-placed St Gilloise in Group E
10 November 2023, 03:00 AM

Jamal keeps faith in new-look Bangladesh

“I think our chance is bigger this time because I said before that this team is a better side than the previous ones,” captain Jamal Bhuiyan said
9 November 2023, 12:50 PM

Australia announce squad for FIFA qualifiers clash against Bangladesh

“It’s important that we build and maintain a momentum that will see us be successful throughout this campaign and beyond,” Arnold said.
9 November 2023, 12:18 PM

Shakhtar stun Barcelona

Shakhtar have played home games away from their Donbass Arena in Donetsk, now occupied by Russia, since 2014.
8 November 2023, 02:43 AM

Haaland destroys Young Boys as City reach CL last 16

Pep Guardiola's team have won all four of their Group G matches, ensuring their progress to the last 16 with two games to spare.
8 November 2023, 02:31 AM

Jackson treble fires Chelsea to chaotic victory over nine-man Spurs

Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino was able to savour a sweet victory over Tottenham on his first return to the club since his sacking in 2019.
7 November 2023, 03:36 AM

Bashundhara Kings eyeing first win against Mohun Bagan

Hosts Bashundhara Kings are looking forward to moving to the top of the table when they square off against group leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their crucial AFC Cup match at the Bashundhara Kings Arena today.
6 November 2023, 18:51 PM

'No drama', says Ancelotti despite Rayo draw

The draw leaves Madrid second, two points behind shock leaders Girona, who came from behind to beat Osasuna, and two ahead of Barcelona after the Catalans' fortunate win over Real Sociedad on Saturday.
6 November 2023, 02:22 AM

Barca snatch 'inexplicable' win at dominant Sociedad

Having suffered a last-gasp defeat by Real Madrid in the Clasico last Saturday despite having the better of the game, Xavi's side inflicted the same suffering on Real Sociedad in San Sebastian.
5 November 2023, 02:31 AM

Fernandes' late winner rescues Man Utd at Fulham

Fernandes' strike from outside the box had just too much power for Bernd Leno in the 91st minute to offer some relief to his manager
4 November 2023, 14:54 PM

Messi's 8th Ballon d'Or: Deserving or debatable?

Nothing in life is certain except death, taxes, and Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d’Or. But perhaps this time, it could have been Erling Haaland.
3 November 2023, 03:21 AM

Bayern eliminated from German Cup by third-division Saarbruecken

With the scores locked at 1-1 and the match looking destined for extra time, defender Gaus netted in the sixth minute of injury time to grab his team a famous victory.
2 November 2023, 02:42 AM

Man United booed off after Newcastle loss

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag looked shell-shocked as his team were booed off the pitch and the Dutchman is under intense pressure following their 3-0 defeat by Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday.
2 November 2023, 02:26 AM

Arsenal dumped out of League Cup by rampant West Ham

A Ben White own goal put the home side in front before strikes from Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen early in the second period put the tie beyond doubt.
2 November 2023, 02:19 AM

China tour for Messi's Miami called off

Inter Miami said the tour's promoter had informed the club of the cancellation, adding it was "due to unforeseen circumstances in China", according to an online statement.
1 November 2023, 13:39 PM

Sk Jamal, Abahani, Police move into last 8 of Independence Cup

This was Brothers’ second successive defeat as they had lost to the other group member Bangladesh Police FC by 2-0.
30 October 2023, 15:03 PM

FIFA bans ex-Spanish football chief Rubiales over forced kiss scandal

FIFA said Rubiales would now be banned from all football activity for three years
30 October 2023, 12:45 PM

Napoli recover spark to rescue 2-2 draw against Milan

Napoli winger Matteo Politano and forward Giacomo Raspadori both scored after the break to cancel out two first-half headers by Olivier Giroud in an energetic game that saw the two teams dominate one half each.
30 October 2023, 03:32 AM