Soccer

McTominay strikes late as Man Utd sink Villa to boost top four bid

Scott McTominay kept alive Manchester United's hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four as the midfielder's late goal clinched a vital 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Son guides South Korea to Asian Cup semis

South Korea advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Australia in extra time at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday after Son Heung-min scored the winner with a sublime free kick.

Barca Academy coming to Bangladesh

Barca Academy, the official soccer school of FC Barcelona, is coming to Bangladesh to organise a football camp between October 22 and October 26. International School Dhaka (ISD) will serve as the headquarters for this camp. All camp-related activities will also be organised at ISD. 

Racism against Vinicius Junior: La Liga should be ashamed

Vinicius has been incessantly targeted for racist attacks.

Football / The Barcelona referee scandal – What does it mean for FC Barcelona?

FC Barcelona’s actions off the pitch keep on bringing attention for all the wrong reasons.

How Erik ten Hag is rebuilding Manchester United

Manchester United now find themselves as the only top-five Premier League team fighting on all fronts.

Football / What possible punishments await Man City following PL allegations?

On Monday, the Premier League released a statement where it stated that, “In accordance with Premier League Rule W.82.1, the Premier League confirms that it has today referred a number of alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules by Manchester City Football Club”

February 1, 2017
February 1, 2017

Liverpool deny Chelsea, Watford stun Gunners

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet went from zero to hero as Premier League leaders Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw at Anfield, while Arsenal's title challenge was torpedoed by Watford's shock 2-1 win on Tuesday.

February 1, 2017
February 1, 2017

'Japan tour was a learning experience'

Having played seven matches in the J-Green Sakai Lady's Festival in Japan, the coaches and the players of the Bangladesh U-16 women's football team seem to have gotten a good idea about how their opponents in the AFC U-16 Women's Championship might fare.

February 1, 2017
February 1, 2017

La Liga to adopt video referral?

The Spanish football league is likely to use the newly-introduced video refereeing system in 2018, league President Javier Tebas said.

January 31, 2017
January 31, 2017

Football: Familiarity breeds contentment for Sunderland's Moyes

Sunderland manager David Moyes hopes that signing players he has previously worked with will help them settle quicker and boost the club's fight for Premier League survival but has denied his policy is to only target familiar faces.

January 31, 2017
January 31, 2017

Football: West Ham fans offered deal to get Payet off their backs

After selling Dimitri Payet to Olympique de Marseille for 25 million pounds ($31.2 million), West Ham United are offering fans a cut-price deal to get the French forward off their backs as well.

January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017

Football: Klopp at a low ebb as Chelsea come to town

Viewed as Premier League leaders Chelsea's closest rivals a month ago, Liverpool confront Antonio Conte's side at Anfield on Tuesday with their season on the brink of total collapse.

January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017

Football: No rush for Bale return, insists Zidane

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane believes he has no need to rush Gareth Bale back from a long-term ankle injury as the European champions extended their lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday.

January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017

Football: Marseille sign France forward Payet from West Ham

Olympique de Marseille have signed France forward Dimitri Payet on a 4-1/2 year contract from West Ham United after they agreed a transfer fee of 25 million pounds ($31.49 million) on Sunday.

January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017

Ronaldo takes Real four clear

Cristiano Ronaldo shrugged off the boos of his own supporters to fire Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday as Zinedine Zidane's side took advantage of slip ups by Barcelona and Sevilla to open up a four-point lead at the top of La Liga.

January 30, 2017
January 30, 2017

Celtic break club record

Scott Sinclair scored twice as Celtic surpassed a 50-year-old club record in style with a 4-0 thrashing of Hearts on Sunday to extend their unbeaten domestic run to 27 matches.