football

Raphinha brace fires Barcelona into Super Cup final

The holders and record 15-time champions will face either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid, who meet Thursday, in Sunday's final.
8 January 2026, 02:34 AM

Injury-hit Neymar extends Santos contract, keeps World Cup dream alive

"Santos is my place, I'm at home," Neymar said in a video published on the Brazilian club's social media.
7 January 2026, 03:21 AM

Boulbina stunner takes Algeria through, Diallo sparkles for Ivory Coast

On Saturday, Algeria face in-form Nigeria, then Ivory Coast take on record seven-time title-holders Egypt.
6 January 2026, 19:07 PM

Man City's Gvardiol out with broken leg

Gvardiol was one of two City centre-backs who went off injured in the second half, along with Ruben Dias, before Enzo Fernandez scored a stoppage-time equaliser for the visitors.
6 January 2026, 04:44 AM

Salah seals Egypt victory as Osimhen fires Nigeria into quarters

Captain Salah scored after 124 minutes to clinch a 3-1 extra-time triumph for the Egyptians .
6 January 2026, 03:52 AM

Women’s football, in light and dark

With all 55 matches scheduled at the single venue by February 3, the league offers contrasting experiences.
5 January 2026, 10:12 AM

Former Bangladesh footballer Golam Dostogir no more

Former national team footballer Golam Dostogir, popularly known as Neera, died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Khulna on Saturday night. He was 60.
4 January 2026, 07:37 AM

Gueye double powers Senegal comeback as Mali survive shoot-out drama

Champions in 2022, Senegal are seen as the biggest threat to hosts Morocco's dreams of winning a first AFCON title in half a century.
4 January 2026, 04:04 AM

Flick thanks 'unbelievable' goalkeeper Garcia as Barcelona move seven points clear

Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski's late strikes helped Barcelona snatch a 2-0 win at Espanyol on Saturday.
4 January 2026, 03:50 AM

Alonso unsure of Mbappe absence length

The French striker was diagnosed with a knee strain on Wednesday, expected to keep him out for at least three weeks.
3 January 2026, 13:21 PM

Shamsunnahar Jr, Tohura run riot in Rangers rout

National team’s striker duo Shamsunnahar Jr and Tohura Khatun shared eight goals as Farashganj SC blanked Dhaka Rangers Club 10-0 in a Women's Football League encounter at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Thursday night.
1 January 2026, 17:32 PM

Neymar extending Santos deal: reports

Neymar's first season back at his first club was interrupted by injuries, but the 33-year-old scored four times as Santos won their last three games to move out of the relegation places on the final day of the season in December.
1 January 2026, 12:48 PM

Ivory Coast top group as AFCON first round concludes

The Ivorians and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon came into their last Group F matches with identical records, leaving open the possibility that a drawing of lots would be required to determine their final positions.
1 January 2026, 03:33 AM

What to look forward to in sporting world in 2026

A guide to major sporting event of 2026
1 January 2026, 03:16 AM

Another year lost to old habits, hope rests in the New Year

It could have been a very different story had initiatives been taken in line with the promises made during the July–August uprising -- a movement that raised hopes of systemic reform across sectors, including sports.
1 January 2026, 01:48 AM

AFCON: Tanzania make history as Senegal top group ahead of DR Congo

Sadio Mane's Senegal, African champions in 2022, defeated Benin 3-0 in Tangier to top Group D on goal difference ahead of the Leopards, who won by the same margin against Botswana in Rabat.
31 December 2025, 03:59 AM

Arsenal end Villa’s 11-game winning run as Man Utd and Chelsea stumble

Wolves picked up just their third point of the season in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, while Chelsea have won once in seven league games after being held 2-2 by Bournemouth.
31 December 2025, 03:31 AM

‘King Kazu’ Miura begins unprecedented 41st season at 58

"My passion for football hasn't changed, no matter how old I get," Miura, who turns 59 in February, said.
30 December 2025, 10:34 AM

By the numbers: Football’s defining moments in 2025

Kylian Mbappe matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary scoring mark, Lionel Messi redefined longevity in MLS, and Erling Haaland tore through international records at historic speed.
30 December 2025, 06:43 AM

BCB, BFF condole Khaleda Zia's passing; postpone all matches

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) have postponed all matches under their respective jurisdictions following the death of former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
30 December 2025, 04:54 AM