football

Germany kick off Euro mission with 2-0 win over Peru

In their first match since crashing out of last year's World Cup in the first round, the Germans unusually deployed two strikers with Fuellkrug and Timo Werner and were sharp in attack, especially in a strong first half
26 March 2023, 01:57 AM

Joselu double helps Spain beat Norway 3-0

Dani Olmo turned in Alejandro Balde's driven low cross on 13 minutes in Malaga and Joselu scored twice on his Spain debut to give new coach Luis de la Fuente a victory in his first match in charge
26 March 2023, 01:37 AM

Morocco stun Brazil in friendly international

Only 10 of the 23-man squad that took Brazil to a disappointing quarter-final exit at the World Cup made the trip to Morocco for the game.
26 March 2023, 00:51 AM

Fifth time the charm for Bangladesh?

Being an Asian nation, Bangladesh rarely get the opportunity to play international football matches against nations from outside the continent. Bangladesh are set to play against the East African nation Seychelles at the Sylhet District Stadium today which will only be their fifth encounter against a team from Africa. 
25 March 2023, 06:02 AM

Kane breaks record as England enjoy rare win over Italy

Harry Kane became England's record international goalscorer as his side began their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign by beating reigning champions Italy 2-1 in Group C on Thursday.
23 March 2023, 22:27 PM

Barca snatch Clasico win over Madrid to strike title blow

Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday to move 12 points clear of their rivals at the top of La Liga.
19 March 2023, 22:01 PM

'Unbelievable' Leverkusen shock Bayern to keep Dortmund top

Argentina's World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios struck twice from the spot as Bayer Leverkusen blew the Bundesliga title race wide open with a shock 2-1 win over Bayern Munich on Sunday.
19 March 2023, 21:56 PM

Man Utd to offer Ten Hag new contract

With Manchester United's ownership still up in the air some uncertainty remains around the club. However, all parties involved will endorse a new contract for Ten Hag, regardless of the outcome of the talks to acquire the club from the Glazer family
19 March 2023, 07:07 AM

Simms last-gasp goal earns Everton 2-2 draw at Chelsea

An 89th-minute strike from substitute Ellis Simms, his first Premier League goal for the club, earned relegation-threatened Everton a point at Chelsea on Saturday in a lively 2-2 draw.
18 March 2023, 20:37 PM

Haaland hits another hat-trick as Man City show Kompany no mercy

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany endured a nightmare return to Manchester City on Saturday as Erling Haaland scored his sixth hat-trick of the season in a 6-0 rout that sent Pep Guardiola's men into the FA Cup semi-finals.
18 March 2023, 20:29 PM

Ghana gives state funeral honours to soccer star Atsu

Ghana gave state funeral honours to former Black Stars and Chelsea player, Christian Atsu, who died in last month's earthquake in Turkey, with a ceremony led by President Nana Akufo-Addo.
17 March 2023, 15:20 PM

Man Utd draw Sevilla in Europa League quarter-finals

Manchester United will face record six-times Europa League winners Sevilla in the quarter-finals while Juventus take on Sporting after the draw was held in Nyon on Friday.
17 March 2023, 12:27 PM

Rashford scores as Man United ease into Europa League quarters

 Manchester United cruised into the Europa League quarter-finals as Marcus Rashford's second-half goal secured a 1-0 win at Real Betis in the last-16 second leg on Thursday to wrap up a 5-1 aggregate victory.
17 March 2023, 02:25 AM

Sporting stun Arsenal in shootout to make Europa League last eight

 Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Antonio Adan saved a penalty from Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli to secure a 5-3 shootout victory for the Portuguese side following a 1-1 draw in their round of 16 Europa League clash on Thursday.
17 March 2023, 02:12 AM

Camavinga 'graduates' in mature Real Madrid European triumph

Real Madrid strangled Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu with a mature performance on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals and Eduardo Camavinga was at the heart of it.
16 March 2023, 12:34 PM

UEFA chief Ceferin vows no repeat of Champions League final fan chaos

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has promised to ensure there will never be a repeat of the chaotic scenes that marred last season's Champions League final in Paris.
16 March 2023, 05:11 AM

Madrid full of confidence in Champions League, says Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team were full of confidence after reaching the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday.
16 March 2023, 02:14 AM

Man Utd bidders set for Old Trafford talks

Rival bidders for Manchester United are due to hold talks at the Premier League club's Old Trafford ground this week, British media reports said on Wednesday.
15 March 2023, 17:36 PM

Chelsea to host first-ever Iftar at Stamford Bridge

English Premier League giants Chelsea are set to host an Open Iftar at the side of the pitch at Stamford Bridge on March 26, in what will be a first for the club and a Premier League stadium. 
15 March 2023, 14:54 PM

Police return a silver medal stolen from Salah's home in Cairo

 Egyptian police said on Wednesday they have recovered a silver medal which was stolen from the home of Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah.
15 March 2023, 14:38 PM