football

Man Utd lack pace, says coach Amorim after pre-season draw with Leeds

Manchester United have plenty to improve on and need more pace in their midfield, manager Ruben Amorim said after the Premier League side began their pre-season preparations with a goalless draw against Leeds United.

Howe confident Isak will remain 'a Newcastle player' amid transfer speculation

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said he is confident that striker Alexander Isak will be at the Premier League club at the start of the 2025-26 season, after leaving the Swede out of their 4-0 friendly loss to Celtic due to transfer talk.

Iran book final ticket to 2026 women's Asian Cup

Iran has booked the final ticket to the women's Asian Cup, beating Jordan 2-1, with the cast now set for the 2026 tournament in Australia.

Messi strikes twice as Inter Miami bounce back in style

Messi increased his total goals in MLS games to 18 this season and has contributed on 27 scores.

Champions Napoli must learn from disastrous title defence, says Conte

Serie A champions Napoli must be humble and learn from the mistakes they made during their disastrous title defence in the 2023-24 campaign, manager Antonio Conte has warned.

1979 to 2025: Glory echoes across eras, cries constant

In the long gap between two triumphs, one thing echoes consistently: the cry for long-term planning, and the lingering question of whether we can truly capitalise on success and momentum.

SAFF U-20 C’ship / Bangladesh ease to 3-0 win over Bhutan

Hosts Bangladesh kept their impressive winning run intact in the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship with an emphatic 3-0 win over Bhutan in their fourth match at the Bashundhara Kings practice ground today.

Smith’s £1m move ushers in new era for women’s football

Arsenal's blockbuster move eclipses the previous record set by American defender Naomi Girma's 900,000-pound transfer from San Diego Wave to Chelsea in January, although the 25-year-old had already broken the one million dollar mark.

Neymar fires Santos to shock win over Flamengo

Neymar’s performance was a bright spot, signaling a return to form for the star forward and lifting the spirits of the Santos faithful.

July 16, 2025
July 16, 2025

Yamal takes Messi’s mantle with iconic No. 10 shirt

"Our 10," wrote Barca on social media, accompanied by a video featuring Yamal.

July 16, 2025
July 16, 2025

Bellingham set to miss 12 weeks after shoulder surgery

Bellingham has been struggling with shoulder discomfort after dislocating it in a La Liga match in November 2023, and playing with a brace under his shirt since then.

July 16, 2025
July 16, 2025

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.

July 15, 2025
July 15, 2025

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.

July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025

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.

July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025

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.

July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025

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.

July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025

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."

July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

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.

July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

‘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.