football

Fernandes critical of 'lazy' Man United after draw with Everton

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes let rip at his teammates following their 2-2 pre-season draw with fellow Premier League side Everton, saying their performance was "lazy" and calling for further reinforcements.

Messi sidelined indefinitely with 'minor muscle injury', Miami confirm

The 38-year-old Argentine legend suffered an upper right leg injury early in Miami's penalty-kicks home win over Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match.

Marta magic, shootout drama seal Brazil's ninth Women's Copa America title

Brazil great Marta forced extra time with a late equaliser and the veteran struck again in the 105th minute to seemingly seal victory.

Miami advance in Leagues Cup amid Messi injury concern

The 38-year-old Argentine superstar forward appeared to be having treatment on his upper right leg or groin before making his exit under his own power and walking to the locker room.

‘Hopeful he’ll stay’: Inter Miami coach on Messi

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano is optimistic that Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi will extend his stay at the club.

West Ham's Paqueta cleared of betting charges

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission, the club announced on Thursday.

Messi returns with late heroics as Miami edge Atlas in Leagues Cup

For Messi, who embraced close friend De Paul and Suárez after the winner, the emotional celebration reflected his enduring joy for the game—even at 38.

Brazil set up Women's Copa America final rematch with Colombia

The Brazilians have also secured qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

FIFA World Cup 2026 draw in Vegas on December 5: reports

In all, 12 groups of four nations will be drawn.

July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025

Ritu Porna is Bangladesh’s Messi: Kiron

"Ritu Porna is Bangladesh's Messi. There's no doubt Hamza [Choudhury] is also a good footballer. Hamza, too, is a matter of pride for our country," Kiron told reporters on Thursday. 

July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025

'We will all miss you': Ronaldo on Jota's death

The Liverpool and Portugal star, 28, died along with his younger brother Andre when their vehicle veered off a motorway and burst into flames shortly after midnight in the municipality of Cernadilla in Zamora province, Spain.

July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025

Women's football scales new height

The Asian Cup berth not only gives Bangladesh an opportunity to rub shoulders against the top 11 teams of the continent, it also opens up their path to the qualifiers for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and the Los Angeles Olympics the following year.

July 2, 2025
July 2, 2025

‘A proud moment for entire nation’: Chief Adviser congratulates Bangladesh women’s team

The Chief Adviser also hoped that this achievement would inspire the next generation and uplift the country’s stature on the international stage in the coming days.

July 2, 2025
July 2, 2025

Dortmund edge Monterrey to set up Real Madrid clash

There will be no reunion for the Bellingham family, however, with a yellow card shown to Dortmund's Jobe in the 28th minute ruling him out of the clash with big brother Jude's Real.

July 2, 2025
July 2, 2025

Gonzalo heads Real Madrid past Juventus and into quarters

It was an impressive display from Xabi Alonso's Madrid side and adding to a positive day, Kylian Mbappe made his return from illness, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for his first appearance of the tournament.

July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025

Bangladesh ready for Myanmar test after dream start

The match is scheduled to kick off at 3:30pm (Bangladesh time) at the Thuwunna Stadium on Wednesday.

July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025

Al Hilal eliminate Manchester City from Club World Cup

The game finished 2-2 at full-time but at the end of an eventful extra-time Marcos Leonardo grabbed the winner and secured one of the biggest wins in Middle Eastern football history.

July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025

Stop the 'game of massacre', UNFP tells FIFA boss

The UNFP has issued a scathing statement, warning that the tournament exemplifies how the relentless match schedule is pushing players to the brink, both physically and mentally.

July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025

Fluminense stun Inter Milan to reach quarters

The Rio de Janeiro outfit, who qualified for the Club World Cup thanks to their Copa Libertadores triumph in 2023, become the second Brazilian side to make the last eight after Palmeiras had already sealed their quarter-final spot.