football

Messi will return to Barcelona, says Inter Miami co-owner

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas spoke to the Offside with Taylor Twellman podcast, and revealed that the American club will help Messi return to Camp Nou in some capacity.
31 July 2023, 08:29 AM

Switzerland, Norway qualify for Women's World Cup last 16

Switzerland and Norway qualified for the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Sunday as co-hosts New Zealand were eliminated along with the Philippines.
30 July 2023, 09:28 AM

Morocco's Benzina makes history with hijab at Women's World Cup

Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab during a Women's World Cup game when she sported the Muslim headscarf in Morocco's match against South Korea on Sunday.
30 July 2023, 06:06 AM

‘Well-organised league but lack of competition at top’

Ever since the introduction of professional football league in 2007, local coaches had been demanding disclosure of league fixtures ahead of time so that they could better prepare their sides.
24 July 2023, 03:41 AM

Women's World Cup never been tougher, warns Germany coach

Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg warned Sunday that women's football has never been more competitive as her side chase a third World Cup title.
23 July 2023, 08:15 AM

Police finish Bangladesh Premier League in third position

Bangladesh Police finished in third position, leaving Mohammedan and Sheikh Russel KC in fourth and fifth positions respectively, as the Bangladesh Premier League came to an end yesterday.
22 July 2023, 13:18 PM

Domestic violence case dropped against ex-Man Utd star Giggs

Former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs will not face a retrial over domestic violence claims after prosecutors on Tuesday withdrew the charges due to the "unwillingness" of his ex-girlfriend to give evidence.
18 July 2023, 10:01 AM

Paul Smalley's resignation accepted

Bangladesh Football Federation’s technical and strategic director Paul Smalley tendered his resignation on Saturday, bringing an end his second stint two years into the three-year contract.
15 July 2023, 14:17 PM

Paul Smalley away from women’s team over ‘contract negotiation’

Bangladesh Football Federation’s technical director Paul Smalley will not be part the women’s football team’s FIFA friendlies against Nepal in Dhaka, an aberration for the British national who has been a regular fixture of the women’s team since his appointment in 2016.
12 July 2023, 12:06 PM

Nepal women arrive in Dhaka

The two matches will be held at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on July 13 and 16, with both matches scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm.
11 July 2023, 18:47 PM

Australia, New Zealand revive 'football's Ashes'

The ornate wooden trophy houses a silver razor case carried during the treacherous Gallipoli landing of World War I, and has been dubbed the "greatest domestic treasure" in Australian football.
11 July 2023, 05:10 AM

Gerrard says "family feeling" was a key reason for joining Al-Ettifaq

Steven Gerrard said a "family feeling" at Saudi Arabian Pro league club Al-Ettifaq was one of the things that persuaded him to accept a coaching job with the side.
10 July 2023, 09:54 AM

'CR7 does not want me to join him at Al-Nassr’: Claims former Juventus team mate

Cristiano Ronaldo’s former Juventus team mate Juan Cuardrado reportedly revealed that the super star does not want him to join at Al-Nassr.
10 July 2023, 06:36 AM

Ispahani-Prothom Alo inter-uni football kicks off on July 14

The Ispahani-Prothom Alo Inter-University Football Tournament will kick off on July 14 in Chattogram, informed organisers at a press briefing at a hotel in the capital on Sunday.
9 July 2023, 14:37 PM

Pochettino to help Chelsea trio with personalised method

New Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino underlined the challenges that engulfed Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling in the last season but said he will help the trio reach their full potential with the help of a customised training regime.
9 July 2023, 09:38 AM

Coaching great Ancelotti takes on Brazil challenge

Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to become the first foreigner in almost 60 years to coach Brazil's national team the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Tuesday.
5 July 2023, 11:46 AM

Zico named best goalkeeper of SAFF Championship

Following an outstanding campaign in the SAFF Championship, Bangladesh’s Anisur Rahman Zico was named the goalkeeper of the tournament.
4 July 2023, 19:03 PM

Gerrard appointed manager of Saudi side Al-Ettifaq

The former Liverpool and England midfielder said last month he would not be taking up an offer to join the team. However, the 43-year-old has had a change of heart and becomes the latest big name to join the growing league.
3 July 2023, 16:19 PM

Charmed by Bangladesh, Martinez wants to come again

The 30-year-old goalkeeper spent 11 hours in the Bangladesh capital, with his itinerary featuring a visit to a digital business company office and a visit to the Prime Minister’s Office before his departure for the capital of West Bengal.
3 July 2023, 12:02 PM

Former Man Utd midfielder Cleverley announces retirement

Former Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley announced his retirement from soccer at the age of 33, citing lingering injuries.
2 July 2023, 07:24 AM