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Ronaldo brace takes Nassr to brink of Asian CL quarters

Al Nassr captain Ronaldo had looked destined to endure a hugely frustrating game following a series of missed opportunities in the first half at Al Bayt Stadium.

1h ago

Vinicius sidelined with hamstring injury

Spanish media reported the Brazilian winger is expected to miss almost a month, which would also keep him out of the Champions League visit to Atalanta on December 10, as well as Wednesday's match at Anfield.

9h ago

Salah feels 'more out than in' with no new Liverpool deal on table

Mohamed Salah says he is disappointed by Liverpool's failure to offer him a new contract and believes he is "more out than in" as he nears the end of his existing deal.

10h ago

Mbappe says he's beginning to click with Real teammates

Kylian Mbappe believes he is finally getting up to speed with his Real Madrdid teammates after scoring in a 3-0 LaLiga win at Leganes on Sunday.

14h ago

Lukaku keeps Napoli top of Serie A with Roma winner

"It's too early to talk about the title. All we can do is look out for how we develop as a team, work to improve and win every match we play. But now is not the moment to talk about the title," said Lukaku.

17h ago

Mbappe on target as Real Madrid cruise to Leganes win

"We changed the position of the forwards, with Mbappe outside and he did well, like Vinicius inside," said Ancelotti.

17h ago

Man Utd held by Ipswich in Amorim's first match in charge

Ruben Amorim was given a stark illustration of the size of his task at Manchester United after his uninspiring team were held 1-1 by struggling Ipswich in his first match in charge on Sunday.

1d ago

Salah sends Liverpool eight points clear after Southampton scare

Thanks to Salah's late heroics, Liverpool have left second placed Manchester City trailing in their wake after the champions' dismal 4-0 defeat against Tottenham on Saturday.

1d ago

Ruben Amorim named as new Manchester United manager

The 39-year-old Portuguese coach, who won two Primeira Liga titles with Sporting Lisbon, has signed a deal until 2027 and will join the club on November 11.

3w ago

Children of Maradona unveil memorial site plans

The children of football legend Diego Maradona announced the launch of a foundation to honour the Argentine player's legacy, which would include a memorial site planned in the heart of Buenos Aires.

3w ago

I wouldn't like to be a coach: Messi

"I like everything related to football. I like being with kids, teaching, and also maybe being a sporting director, but I don't know where I'm going to go."

3w ago

Ballon d'Or wins 'normal' for Barcelona star Bonmati

"Honestly I don't see it as extraordinary, even if some people do... when I was little I also looked on from the outside, watching from my house seeing Messi lift Ballons d'Or and thinking it was incredible. Once you are on the inside, you take it normally, naturally, although if I stop to think about it, it's something really big."

3w ago

A victory that should unite a divided nation

The SAFF Women's Championship success could not have come at a better time for Bangladesh, a nation divided along many lines and one that is trying to recalibrate its identity following a major shake-up in its socio-political landscape.

3w ago

Van Nistelrooy 'motivated' to help managerless Man Utd

The Dutchman is in temporary charge at Old Trafford after Erik ten Hag was sacked earlier this week following a terrible start to the season, with United in 14th place in the Premier League.

3w ago

A triumphant return

Bangladesh, winners of the SAFF Women’s Championship, returned home from Nepal with their second consecutive regional title amid huge enthusiasm from fans and media personnel at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport yesterday.

3w ago

CA to hold reception for SAFF winning women's team

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to accord a reception to 2024 SAFF Championship winner Bangladesh women's football team

3w ago

Sports ministry rewards SAFF champions Tk 1 crore

The Ministry of Youth and Sports awarded a cheque of Tk 1 crore today to the Bangladesh women’s football team for winning the SAFF Women’s Championship 2024 in Kathmandu, Nepal yesterday. 

3w ago

BCB announces Tk 20 lakh reward for SAFF winning women’s football team

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today announced a Tk 20 lakh reward for the country's women’s football team that won the SAFF Women’s Championship.

3w ago