World Cup host Morocco under pressure to save stray dogs

Advocates have charged that Morocco was indiscriminately ridding its streets of strays ahead of the global sporting event it will jointly host with Portugal and Spain.
7 August 2025

German great Mueller signs with MLS Whitecaps

Former Germany and Bayern Munich forward Thomas Mueller has signed a season-long deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) side Vancouver Whitecaps, the Canadian club said on Wednesday.
6 August 2025

Isak told to train alone by Newcastle

Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle hangs in the balance after the Swedish striker was reportedly told to train apart from the rest of the squad on Wednesday.
6 August 2025

Butler pleased with Bangladesh's assured display

Bangladesh U-20 women’s team head coach Peter Butler expressed satisfaction with his side’s performance following a 3-1 win over hosts Laos in their opening match of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in Vientiane on Tuesday.
6 August 2025

Sagorika brace gives Bangladesh winning start

Mosammat Sagorika scored a brace as Bangladesh got off to a winning start in their AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers with a 3-1 win over hosts Laos in their first Group H fixture at Lao National Stadium in Vientiane on Wednesday.
6 August 2025

Arsenal have 'belief' to end trophy drought, says Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the Gunners believe this season will be different as they aim to get over a series of near misses at winning silverware.
6 August 2025

Liverpool set to cut losses with Nunez move to Saudi

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi club Al Hilal, which could allow the Premier League champions to make a fresh bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak.
6 August 2025

Son draws fans to airport as LAFC calls Wednesday news conference

South Korean star Son Heung-min has not even been officially announced as joining Los Angeles FC of MLS, but excited fans are already waiting to welcome him.
6 August 2025

Organisers demand immediate reboot of Pioneer Football League

The BFF last held the Pioneer Football League in 2022. Despite collecting entry fees from participating clubs, the federation has yet to organise a new edition since then.
6 August 2025

FIFA lifts transfer ban on Fakirerpool

FIFA has lifted the transfer ban on Fakirerpool Youngmen’s Club, allowing the club to complete its ongoing transfer and participate in the top-tier football in upcoming season.
6 August 2025

U-20s out to ‘make an impact’ in Asia

Bangladesh Under-20 women’s team will look to build on their recent run of form when they face hosts Laos in their opening Group H match of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers today.
6 August 2025

Former coach, trainer lodge complaint with FIFA against Bashundhara Kings

Former coach Valeriu Tita has lodged a complaint with the FIFA against his former owners Bashundhara Kings over unpaid salaries, bonuses and flight tickets.
6 August 2025

Messi ruled out of Pumas tie, coach positive on rapid recovery

Mascherano: "He usually recovers very well from injuries."
6 August 2025

A wheelbarrow of potatoes for Danish football's man of the match

French footballer Maxime Soulas's prize for his man-of-the-match award in the Danish Super Liga -- the country's top tier of football -- did not go down like a sack of potatoes --  more like a wheelbarrow's worth.
5 August 2025

Man Utd, Newcastle make bids for Leipzig striker Sesko

Premier League sides Manchester United and Newcastle have both placed competing bids for in-demand RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, German tabloid Bild reported Tuesday.
5 August 2025

Neymar making a case for Brazil return?

Neymar, once seen as the next big phenomenon coming out of Brazil, has fallen by the wayside due to recurring injury problems. 
5 August 2025

FK Zalgiris fans stage luggage protest demanding coach's exit

In one of the more theatrical protests football has seen in recent times, supporters of Lithuanian club FK Žalgiris took matters—quite literally—into their own hands. Fed up with the team’s disappointing performances under head coach Vladimir Cheburin, fans arrived at the stadium armed with a clear message: pack your bags.
5 August 2025

Frank Mill, 1990 World Cup winner, dies aged 67

Frank Mill, a World Cup winner with West Germany in 1990, has died aged 67, his former clubs Fortuna Duesseldorf and Rot-Weiss Essen confirmed on Tuesday.
5 August 2025

Thomas Partey in UK court charged with rape, sexual assault

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appeared in a London court on Tuesday, charged with raping two women while he was a player for the English Premier League soccer club.
5 August 2025

Neymar scores first brace in over two years

It was his first brace in over two years and the first time he has started five consecutive matches since August 2022.
5 August 2025