football

World Cup-winning England international Eastham dies aged 88

George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has died at 88, his former club Stoke City said on Friday.

Guardiola confident of Haaland revival if Man City 'play better'

Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland will find his form so long as the rest of his Manchester City team-mates raise their game but has not ruled out January transfer window signings as he looks to revive the Premier League champions' fortunes.

Pogba wants to 'turn page' after brother sentenced in extortion case

"There is no winner in this case which involves members of my family and people I have known since childhood," the former Juventus and Manchester United star said through his lawyer.

Bayern Munich rout Leipzig on sombre night in Germany

There was little mood for celebration after at least two people were killed and more than 60 injured when a vehicle barrelled through a crowd of revellers in Magdeburg at high speed, leaving a trail of bloody carnage.

Too soon to predict Liverpool's title chances: Slot

The Reds have a two-point lead over second-placed Chelsea after 15 games and are six points ahead of Arsenal, with a game in hand over both after their match at Everton was postponed due adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh.

Dias ruled out for up to four weeks as City suffer fresh blow

The Portugal international missed all five matches in November with a calf problem but returned at the start of December and has been an ever-present this month.

Kings’ kryptonite Maruful helps end Abahani’s drought

A depleted Abahani tasted their maiden victory over Bashundhara Kings in the Bangladesh Premier League when they handed the defending champions a 1-0 defeat at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla today.

Ancelotti delighted to become Real Madrid's most successful manager

He became the first manager to capture titles in each of Europe's top five leagues — England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France — and has guided Real Madrid to two Champions League and LaLiga doubles in three seasons.

League Cup / Holders Liverpool reach semis, Arsenal advance

At the Emirates Stadium, Brazilian striker Jesus finally found the back of the net on home turf for the first time in 2024.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

SAFF U-20 Women’s C’ship in Bangladesh rescheduled to July

SAFF Under-20 Women's Championship was scheduled to be held in Bangladesh from February 20 but now has been rescheduled to be held from July 1-11, as part of rescheduling of SAFF age-level events.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

Yamal faces 3-4 weeks out with ankle injury

"Tests carried out this morning revealed a grade 1 injury to a ligament in the ankle," Barcelona said in a statement on Monday.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

Brazil's fallen 'Emperor' Adriano bids farewell to football

The 42-year-old had been tipped to become one of the football greats, but eventually succumbed to the pressures of sporting fame and alcohol problems.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

Leganes stun Liga leaders Barca as Atletico move level

La Liga leaders Barcelona stumbled 1-0 at home against Leganes on Sunday as they suffered another blow in the Spanish title race.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

BCL Relegation reversal: BFF continues bad precedence

Farashganj SC and Uttara FC, teams that were relegated from the country’s second tier football competition the Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) last season, have been greenlit to compete in the upcoming season as well by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) – a development that highlights the absence of a proper structure at that level.

December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

Iniesta bids farewell to glittering career in front of 45,000 in Tokyo

The 40-year-old announced in October that he was hanging up his boots after a career that saw him win two European Championships and the 2010 World Cup.

December 14, 2024
December 14, 2024

Diabate ‘inspires’ Mohammedan, frustrates Abahani again

Title contenders Mohammedan SC handed a 1-0 defeat to archrivals Abahani to make it three out of three so far in this year’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at the Shaheed Dhirendhranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla today.

December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024

Real confirm Mbappe left thigh injury

"Following tests carried out on Kylian Mbappe today by the Real Madrid medical department, the player has been diagnosed with a thigh injury in his left leg. His progress will be monitored," Real said in a statement.

December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024

Sweden ends rape inquiry allegedly targeting Mbappe

The 25-year-old French star, one of the highest-profile players in world football, visited the Swedish capital October 9-11 with a group of people after he was not selected by his country for a Nations League match.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

Man City seek Champions League comfort to ease Premier League pain

"We have to survive the season, every game, try to take points, to try to win games and go forward," said Man City coach Pep Guardiola.