Match Analysis
Inter’s turbulent summer leaves Serie A crown up for grabs
Inter Milan kick off the new Serie A season on Saturday in the midst of fan protests and money troubles that threaten to derail their title defence before it has even begun.
Robson proving to be the difference-maker
When Bashundhara Kings roped in Brazil’s Robson Da Silva, popularly known as Robinho, on loan from top-tier Fluminense FC, the Bangladesh Premier League champions had his marauding runs down the left flank in mind and hopes their Argentine talisman Hernan Barcos could capitalise on Robson’s flawless crosses and decisive passes in the AFC Cup.
Saif and Police earn victories
Saif Sporting Club notched up a 3-1 win over Uttar Baridhara Club, courtesy of a brace from Nigerian John Okoli, in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
Bangladesh start SAFF campaign against SL
Bangladesh will begin their SAFF Championship campaign by taking on Sri Lanka in one of the two opening day matches on October 1 at the National Football Stadium in Maldives as the fixtures of the 13th edition were disclosed yesterday.
Ronaldo rubbishes Real rumours
Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday blasted reports that he was trying for a return to Real Madrid, hours after coach Carlo Ancelotti also said he was not going to take the Juventus forward back to Spain.
NEWS IN BRIEF
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) agreed to give Bashundhara Kings compensation worth US$57,000 after the Bangladesh champions claimed the amount following the sudden suspension of Group D Matches of AFC Cup in May.
Kings start AFC Cup mission today
Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings will hope to repeat their 2020 AFC Cup performance when they begin this year’s campaign by taking on hosts Maziya S&RC in a Group D encounter at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives today.
Barcelona take ‘leap into unknown’
Barcelona started life without Lionel Messi by defeating Real Sociedad 4-2 in their La Liga opener at the Camp Nou on Sunday even if fans admitted it felt like “a leap into the unknown”.
Rampant England fire warning
England return to Wembley two wins from a first European Championship title after recording their biggest ever victory at the tournament with a 4-0 demolition of Ukraine in the quarter-finals in Rome.
Denmark taking Eriksen inspiration to Wembley
Denmark have reached the Euro 2020 semi-finals on the back of an unbreakable bond generated by Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest in the early stages of the tournament, coach Kasper Hjulmand said after Saturday's 2-1 last-eight win over Czech Republic.
'England relishing 'incredible' Wembley return'
England can take another step towards achieving their vision of winning a major tournament when they return to Wembley for their European Championship semi-final against Denmark, captain Harry Kane said.
‘Spain? Let’s enjoy this victory’
Italy's detractors are running out of reasons to doubt their ability to win Euro 2020 after Friday's triumph over Belgium. The Azzurri's record unbeaten run has been well documented during the tournament, and it stretched to 32 matches in Munich.
Swiss prove their worth on big stage
Switzerland have in recent times been that team people were surprised to see so high in the FIFA rankings, but this summer they have proven their worth on the big stage, having made history at the European Championship.
‘We can play under all kinds of circumstances’
Brazil will face Peru at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on next Tuesday at 5am (Bangladesh Standard Time) in the first semifinal of Copa America 2021.
Italy step up on big occasion to prove doubters wrong
Italy’s detractors are running out of reasons to doubt their ability to win Euro 2020 after Friday’s triumph over Belgium.
Another chance gone for Belgium's 'golden generation'
There is still next year's World Cup in Qatar to come, but Belgium's "golden generation" will know that elimination on Friday from the European Championship is another opportunity gone.
Italy players sing to console injured Spinazzola
Italy players tried to console Leonardo Spinazzola by singing a song for the Roma full-back on their way to Italy.
Vidal calls referee 'clown' after defeat to Brazil
Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal blamed the Argentine referee for his side’s Copa America elimination to Brazil on Friday, calling him "a clown" who "thinks he is the star of the show."