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Messi relishes ‘exciting’ Club World Cup challenge with Miami

The Argentinian has been in the USA long enough to know that American football fans will be drawn to the allure of the global showpiece, which will conclude July 13 at MetLife Stadium near New York City.

4h ago

Football for the masses, but was it the case during Bangladesh vs Singapore game?

Football has always been a game of the masses. It belongs not to the privileged few in luxury boxes but to the thousands who flock to the galleries, enduring discomfort, queues, and heat -- all in the name of passion.

13h ago

EC member demands resignation of Cabrera during BFF chief's briefing

Member of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) executive committee and national teams committee, Shakawat Hossain Bhuiyan Shahin, demanded the termination of national team head coach Javier Cabrera on Saturday.

14h ago

Cunha determined to change fortunes of Man Utd

Matheus Cunha says he is determined to help Manchester United bounce back from their worst league season in 51 years after becoming the club's first major signing of the transfer window.

14h ago

Arise Sir David! Football legend Beckham knighted

Former England football captain and global fashion icon David Beckham was knighted on Friday for his services to sport and charity, with The Who singer Roger Daltrey and actor Gary Oldman also receiving the honour.

17h ago

Five things to look out for as Club World Cup kicks off

Despite concerns over ticket sales and player fatigue, FIFA's new expanded Club World Cup will throw up several intriguing storylines this summer in the United States.

18h ago

Australia's Smith dislocates finger in WTC final

Australia's Steve Smith was taken to hospital with a dislocated finger after dropping a catch in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's on Friday.

1d ago

Real Madrid sign River Plate starlet Mastantuono

Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign teenage playmaker Franco Mastantuono from River Plate, the Spanish giants announced on Friday.

1d ago

Messi relishes ‘exciting’ Club World Cup challenge with Miami

The Argentinian has been in the USA long enough to know that American football fans will be drawn to the allure of the global showpiece, which will conclude July 13 at MetLife Stadium near New York City.

4h ago

Football for the masses, but was it the case during Bangladesh vs Singapore game?

Football has always been a game of the masses. It belongs not to the privileged few in luxury boxes but to the thousands who flock to the galleries, enduring discomfort, queues, and heat -- all in the name of passion.

13h ago

EC member demands resignation of Cabrera during BFF chief's briefing

Member of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) executive committee and national teams committee, Shakawat Hossain Bhuiyan Shahin, demanded the termination of national team head coach Javier Cabrera on Saturday.

14h ago

Cunha determined to change fortunes of Man Utd

Matheus Cunha says he is determined to help Manchester United bounce back from their worst league season in 51 years after becoming the club's first major signing of the transfer window.

14h ago

Arise Sir David! Football legend Beckham knighted

Former England football captain and global fashion icon David Beckham was knighted on Friday for his services to sport and charity, with The Who singer Roger Daltrey and actor Gary Oldman also receiving the honour.

17h ago

Five things to look out for as Club World Cup kicks off

Despite concerns over ticket sales and player fatigue, FIFA's new expanded Club World Cup will throw up several intriguing storylines this summer in the United States.

18h ago

Australia's Smith dislocates finger in WTC final

Australia's Steve Smith was taken to hospital with a dislocated finger after dropping a catch in the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's on Friday.

1d ago

Real Madrid sign River Plate starlet Mastantuono

Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign teenage playmaker Franco Mastantuono from River Plate, the Spanish giants announced on Friday.

1d ago

Liverpool agree club-record deal to sign Wirtz

Liverpool have agreed a club-record deal worth up to £116 million ($157 million) to sign attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, it was widely reported on Friday.

1d ago

Club World Cup 'a little bit like' 1930 World Cup, says Infantino

Infantino also took aim at critics of FIFA's ticketing policy and said that skeptics who had questioned the need for the tournament would quickly change their minds.

1d ago