Barcelona thump Copenhagen 4-1 to seal last-16 spot

Barcelona stormed back in the second half to claim a 4-1 victory over Copenhagen at the Camp Nou on Wednesday, sealing a top-eight finish and direct qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League.
29 January 2026, 06:14 AM

PSG and Newcastle Utd drop into UCL playoffs after stalemate

Holders Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United were forced into the Champions League playoff round after a 1-1 draw at the Parc des Princes in Wednesday's final round of the league phase left both outside of direct qualification for the last 16.
29 January 2026, 06:08 AM

Arsenal complete Champions League clean sweep for top spot

Arsenal became the first side to win all eight matches in the Champions League league phase as the Gunners secured top spot with a 3-2 win over Kazakhstan's Kairat Almaty on Wednesday.
29 January 2026, 06:01 AM

Salah ends drought as Liverpool hit Qarabag for six to reach Champions League last 16

Mohamed Salah ended his Liverpool goal drought as the Reds crushed Qarabag 6-0 on Wednesday to book their place in the Champions League last 16 and ease the pressure on Arne Slot.
29 January 2026, 04:46 AM

Joao Pedro double fires Chelsea into UCL last 16, dumps out Napoli

Joao Pedro fired Chelsea into the last 16 of the Champions League with the winning brace in Wednesday's 3-2 win at Napoli which secured a top-eight finish and eliminated his team's Italian hosts.
29 January 2026, 04:39 AM

Mourinho's Benfica stun Real Madrid in 4-2 thriller to earn playoff spot

Jose Mourinho condemned his former employers to a ninth-placed finish in the league phase as his Benfica side beat Real Madrid 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday, with a stoppage-time header by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin keeping the Portuguese alive in the competition.
29 January 2026, 04:29 AM

Sweden-born Anika named in Bangladesh women’s Asian Cup preliminary squad

Anika becomes only the second foreign-based player in the women’s squad after Matsushima Sumaya
29 January 2026, 00:28 AM

Troubled Napoli staring at Champions League elimination against Chelsea

Napoli are on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League as the troubled Italian club face Chelsea on Wednesday racked by a deep injury crisis and a faltering Serie A title defence.
28 January 2026, 11:27 AM

Mourinho calls Arbeloa ‘one of my children’ ahead of Real Madrid reunion

Mourinho's Benfica side will face Real Madrid on Wednesday in a make-or-break Champions League encounter.
28 January 2026, 10:12 AM

Minnows seize transfer window to tighten BFL race

With the mid-term transfer window of the Bangladesh Football League (BFL) set to close on January 31, the league’s smaller outfits are moving decisively to reshape the title race and relegation battles, capitalising on a rare opening created by restrictions on the country’s traditional powerhouses.
28 January 2026, 00:36 AM

Guardiola blames Man City team for Haaland struggles

Manchester City's players must step up to help Erling Haaland end his goal drought, manager Pep Guardiola said on the eve of his team's crucial Champions League match against Galatasaray.
27 January 2026, 22:09 PM

Comparing Yamal to Messi 'crazy': Barca's Olmo

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo said Tuesday it is "crazy" to compare teenage winger Lamine Yamal to club great Lionel Messi.
27 January 2026, 19:58 PM

PSG seal teen Dro signing from upset Barca

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the signing of teenage talent Dro Fernandez from Barcelona on Monday, with the Catalan giants' president Joan Laporta left upset over what he said was an "unpleasant" situation.
27 January 2026, 19:35 PM

Brazil requests to host 2029 FIFA Club World Cup: Report

Brazil formally has told FIFA it wants to host the 2029 Club World Cup, according to a report by ESPN Brazil.
27 January 2026, 11:55 AM

Bayern confirm talks to extend Kane's contract

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl on Monday confirmed the club are in talks to extend Harry Kane's deal at the club.
27 January 2026, 03:40 AM

Ex-FIFA boss Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday suggested he supports fans boycotting World Cup matches in the United States this year due to security concerns.
27 January 2026, 00:27 AM

Milan held by Roma to leave Inter five clear at Serie A summit

Inter had cranked up the pressure in the title race with a 6-2 comeback win against Pisa on Friday.
26 January 2026, 14:30 PM

Carrick says Man Utd must ride wave of confidence

United sealed a first league win at Arsenal since 2017.
26 January 2026, 13:49 PM

‘Winning is the best way’ as captain Sabina leads unbeaten Bangladesh in futsal triumph

The triumph added another chapter to Sabina’s leadership legacy, following back-to-back SAFF Women’s Championship titles in 2022 and 2024 under her captaincy.
26 January 2026, 12:49 PM

Another feather in Sabina-led Bangladesh's cap

Bangladesh wrote another chapter in the country’s women’s football history as Sabina and Co emerged unbeaten champions of the inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship, sealing the title with a resounding 14-2 victory over Maldives in their last match at the Hua Mak Indoor Stadium in Bangkok yesterday.
26 January 2026, 09:00 AM