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Can Bangladesh’s ‘fandi’ foil Singapore’s Fandi?

For the Bangladesh men’s football team, this word refers to the biggest threat that lies in front of them in their forthcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Singapore at home on June 10, in the form of Singapore’s most potent weapon, their star striker Ikhsan Fandi.

Alvarez on target as Argentina down Chile 1-0

The win secured the top spot for Argentina in the CONMEBOL standings.

Lacklustre Ancelotti debut as Brazil held to goalless draw at Ecuador

Carlo Ancelotti got off to a disappointing start as Brazil coach in Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers, drawing 0-0 against runners-up Ecuador, putting the Italian manager under considerable pressure.

Yamal, Williams dazzle as Spain beat France in nine-goal thriller

Yamal bagged a brace while Williams scored and provided an assist as the two wingers cut France's makeshift defence to ribbons.

Ait-Nouri, Reijnders to join Man City for Club World Cup - reports

Manchester City are close to a double swoop for Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Ait-Nouri in time for the Club World Cup, according to reports on Thursday.

In Pictures: Hamza’s home debut

The midfielder’s dynamic 45-minute display was met with roaring applause, as fans relished his every touch.

Brazil need to get the best out of Vinicius Jr: Ancelotti

Ancelotti, who guided the Spanish giants to several titles alongside the Brazilian forward, including two Champions League triumphs and two LaLiga crowns, said that his unique ability to unsettle opposing defences made him a vital asset.

Inzaghi appointed new Al-Hilal manager

The former Inter Milan coach left the Serie A club on Tuesday after a humiliating 5-0 loss in the Champions League final against Paris St Germain capped a trophyless season.

Ronaldo breaks Germany jinx as Portugal reach Nations League final

Ronaldo's 68th-minute tap in, a record-extending 137th international goal, sealed a first win over Germany after five losses, the 40-year-old's longest streak against any national side without tasting victory.

June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025

Can Bangladesh’s ‘fandi’ foil Singapore’s Fandi?

For the Bangladesh men’s football team, this word refers to the biggest threat that lies in front of them in their forthcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Singapore at home on June 10, in the form of Singapore’s most potent weapon, their star striker Ikhsan Fandi.

June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025

Alvarez on target as Argentina down Chile 1-0

The win secured the top spot for Argentina in the CONMEBOL standings.

June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025

Lacklustre Ancelotti debut as Brazil held to goalless draw at Ecuador

Carlo Ancelotti got off to a disappointing start as Brazil coach in Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers, drawing 0-0 against runners-up Ecuador, putting the Italian manager under considerable pressure.

June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025

Yamal, Williams dazzle as Spain beat France in nine-goal thriller

Yamal bagged a brace while Williams scored and provided an assist as the two wingers cut France's makeshift defence to ribbons.

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Ait-Nouri, Reijnders to join Man City for Club World Cup - reports

Manchester City are close to a double swoop for Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Ait-Nouri in time for the Club World Cup, according to reports on Thursday.

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

In Pictures: Hamza’s home debut

The midfielder’s dynamic 45-minute display was met with roaring applause, as fans relished his every touch.

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Brazil need to get the best out of Vinicius Jr: Ancelotti

Ancelotti, who guided the Spanish giants to several titles alongside the Brazilian forward, including two Champions League triumphs and two LaLiga crowns, said that his unique ability to unsettle opposing defences made him a vital asset.

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Inzaghi appointed new Al-Hilal manager

The former Inter Milan coach left the Serie A club on Tuesday after a humiliating 5-0 loss in the Champions League final against Paris St Germain capped a trophyless season.

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Ronaldo breaks Germany jinx as Portugal reach Nations League final

Ronaldo's 68th-minute tap in, a record-extending 137th international goal, sealed a first win over Germany after five losses, the 40-year-old's longest streak against any national side without tasting victory.

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

‘Girls are fantastic’: Butler beaming after back-to-back draws

Before facing off against higher ranked sides in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers in Myanmar in a few weeks' time, the Bangladesh women's football team recently earned back-to-back draws against two strong opponents in Jordan and Indonesia, much to the delight of head coach Peter Butler who felt the team's hard work is starting to pay off.