football

Atletico Madrid agree deal for Argentine Almada

The 24-year-old Argentinian spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon, where he scored two goals and laid on five assists in 20 appearances in all competitions for the French club.

SAFF U-20 Women's Championship: Bangladesh eye third win

Bangladesh women’s team take on Bhutan today at 3pm at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in their third SAFF U-20 Championship clash.

Maresca hails 'great triumph' in winning Club World Cup

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca insisted winning the Club World Cup meant as much as winning the Champions League after his side beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final of the first edition of FIFA's new competition on Sunday.

Mixed reception: Trump greeted with boos and cheers at CWC final

The US president was front and center as the winners took to the stage, grinning broadly in his red tie and clapping and jumping with the players as the jubilant Blues lifted the gleaming trophy, which he had presented to captain Reece James.

Luis Enrique regrets post-match scuffle after Club World Cup final loss

The incident erupted when PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was arguing with Joao Pedro, before Luis Enrique appeared to raise his hands to the Brazilian's face.

Cole Palmer showed ‘what he’s made of’

“If he’s not the best now, he’s going to be in the next two to three years."

A star from the start: Lamine Yamal turns 18

So far, he has remained unfazed by everything thrown at him, and as he turns 18, he shows no signs of slowing down.

‘A champion in everything’: Slot leads emotional tribute to Diogo Jota

Father of three Jota, who married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso 11 days before the accident, died alongside his brother on July 3 after their Lamborghini came off the road and burst into flames in northern Spain.

PSG’s relentless run faces Chelsea’s fearless fight

The match, starting at 1:00 am (Monday, Bangladesh Time), will not be televised but will be live-streamed for free on DAZN.

July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

Messi strikes 16 in 16 as Miami edge Nashville

Four days after he became the first player ever to score multiple goals in four straight MLS matches, Messi delivered his fifth brace in five MLS games.

July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025

Chelsea's Fernandez warns about 'dangerous' heat at Club World Cup

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez said the scorching heat at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States left him feeling dizzy and described the high temperatures as "dangerous" to play in.

July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025

'We are going to win': Chelsea captain issues warning to PSG

Chelsea FC’s promising squad has continued to mature right before everyone’s eyes while reaching the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final, where the Blues will face mighty Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium in New York on Sunday.

July 11, 2025
July 11, 2025

Bangladesh make emphatic start

Bangladesh made an emphatic start to their title defence of the SAFF U-20 Women's Championship with a 9-1 win against Sri Lanka at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Friday.

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

Plenty of promises, but where’s the action?

This episode of The Daily Star podcast "Pitch Perfect" seeks answers to these pressing questions.

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

How Tasmit Arny created a heritage‑rooted jersey for Bangladesh Women’s Football team

Designer Tasmit Afiyat Arny created Bangladesh’s women’s football jersey as a powerful symbol of unity, heritage, and pride — blending cultural motifs like Jamdani with modern identity to celebrate overlooked women athletes through purposeful fashion

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

Alonso looks forward to 'starting from scratch' with Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso is looking forward to "starting from scratch" with Real Madrid next season after being thrown in at the deep end as coach of the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup.

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

'Dembele is a player that every fan wants to see'

Luis Enrique previously told reporters that he believed Dembele is deserving of the Ballon d'Or, and on Wednesday said there was no doubt that the Frenchman had once again shown himself worthy of soccer's top individual honour.

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

Four games, eight goals: Messi rewrites MLS scoring records

The 38-year-old Argentine star has scored two goals in each of his last four MLS games to become the first MLS player to score multiple goals in four straight games.

July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025

Spanish court hands Ancelotti one-year prison sentence for tax fraud

Under Spanish law any sentence under two years for a non-violent crime rarely requires a defendant without previous convictions to serve jail time.