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 10, 2024
December 10, 2024

'Unlucky' Girona better than their results, warns Liverpool coach Slot

The Premier League leaders are top of the European standings with a 100 percent record and on Tuesday face a Girona side down in 30th, with four defeats in five matches.

December 10, 2024
December 10, 2024

A World Cup on three continents sparks climate concerns

The 2030 FIFA World Cup will send dozens of football teams and hordes of fans crisscrossing the globe for matches on three continents, sparking alarm over the environmental cost.

December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024

Bangladesh grouped with India in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Bangladesh men’s football team was grouped with India, Hong Kong and Singapore in Group C in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, starting in March, at a draw held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today.

December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024

Napoli hand Serie A lead to Atalanta with Lazio defeat

Fiorentina earlier remained on Napoli's heels after their 1-0 home win over Cagliari in their first league match since midfielder Edoardo Bove's sudden collapse last weekend.

December 7, 2024
December 7, 2024

Liverpool v Everton postponed due to high winds

Premier League leaders Liverpool's Merseyside derby trip to Everton on Saturday was postponed due to adverse weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh.

December 7, 2024
December 7, 2024

Footballer Shakib Al Hasan grabs the spotlight

Even though captain Souleymane Diabate scored the decisive goal to power Mohammedan to a 1-0 win over holders Bashundhara Kings in their Bangladesh Premier League encounter in Cumilla yesterday, it was substitute goalkeeper Shakib Al Hasan who stole the show with a valiant display.

December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024

10-man Mohammedan beat defending champs Kings in BPL

A second-half strike from Souleymane Diabate powered a 10-man Mohammedan SC to a 1-0 win over holders Bashundhara Kings in their Bangladesh Premier League encounter at Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla today.

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

Bayern's Neuer sent off for first time in 866-game career

The 38-year-old rushed out of the box in typical fashion 18 minutes in to the German Cup last 16 clash, taking out an advancing Frimpong.

December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024

High-flying Chelsea can 'dominate' English football: Maresca

The Blues are third in the English top flight, level on 25 points with Arsenal and nine points behind runaway leaders Liverpool.

December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024

Van Nistelrooy disappointed by Man United exit

Ruud van Nistelrooy was disappointed to leave Manchester United after his successful spell as interim coach came to an end but the Dutchman said he understands why new manager Ruben Amorim wanted to bring his own assistants into the club.