BFF elections schedule unveiled
The election commission of the Bangladesh Football Federation on Monday announced the schedule for the October 26 elections, in which 133 voters would elect a...
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Neeskens, tough midfielder in Cruyff's Ajax and Dutch teams
Johan Neeskens, who has died aged 73, was the powerful but smooth engine of the Ajax and Netherlands teams that created 鈥榯otal football鈥� with Johan Cruyff at their heart.
Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens dies
Johan Neeskens, part of the Ajax and Netherlands teams that created 鈥榯otal football鈥� in the 1970s and a key team-mate of Johan Cruyff, has died aged 73, the Dutch football federation said Monday.
Barca hoping to return to Camp Nou 'by end of year'
Barcelona are hoping to return to their legendary Camp Nou stadium, currently undergoing modernisation and expansion work, 鈥榖y the end of the year鈥�, club spokesperson Elena Fort said on Monday.
Mesbah named chief of BFF election commission
The Bangladesh Football Federation formed a three-member election commission on Thursday, led by former bureaucrat Mesbah Uddin, who would serve in the same capacity for the...
Real beaten as Villa shock Bayern
Holders Real Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 loss to Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Aston Villa defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 in a repeat of the 1982 European Cup final.
Argentine court authorizes transfer of Maradona's remains
An Argentine court on Tuesday authorized the transfer of football legend Diego Maradona's remains, at his daughters' request, from a cemetery to a mausoleum to be built for him in central Buenos Aires.
France star Griezmann retires from international football
France's 2018 World Cup-winning star Antoine Griezmann on Monday announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a 10-year career with his country.
Messi scores but Miami held as rivals secure playoff spots
Lionel Messi grabbed the equaliser as a misfiring Inter Miami were held to a 1-1 draw at home against Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
Liverpool go top after City held by Newcastle
Manchester City felt the absence of star midfielder Rodri as the Premier League champions were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Newcastle on Saturday as Liverpool went top with a 2-1 win at Wolves.
Flick takes 'blame' as Osasuna halt Barca's perfect start
Osasuna shattered La Liga leaders Barcelona's perfect start to the season with an emphatic 4-2 victory on Saturday and their coach Hansi Flick said he would take the blame.
City confirm Rodri knee ligament injury
Manchester City confirmed on Wednesday that Rodri suffered ligament damage to his right knee during their weekend clash against Arsenal, although the full extent of the injury remains unclear.
GB holds football competition
The final matches of Gono Bishwabidyalay Inter-Departmental Football Competition-2024 were held on the university ground on Tuesday...
United stadium regeneration could add 拢7.3bn to British economy
A proposed regeneration of the area around Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium could generate 拢7.3 billion ($9.7 billion) annually to the British economy, according to an economic feasibility study commissioned by the club.
Tabith to run for BFF president post
Former vice-president of the Bangladesh Football Federation Tabith Awal announced on Monday that he would contest for the BFF president post in the forthcoming...
Diaz fires Liverpool top, United held at Palace
Liverpool moved to the top of the Premier League with a resounding 3-0 win over Bournemouth as Manchester United were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Swadhin Bangla Football Dal player Bimal dies
Swadhin Bangla football Dal player Bimal Kar passed away at a city hospital on Thursday after suffering from old-age complications for a long time.
City held by Inter as PSG pinch win in Champions League
Manchester City made a sluggish start to their Champions League campaign as they drew 0-0 against Inter Milan on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain needed a last-minute goal to beat tournament newcomers Girona.
U-20 football team leaves for Vietnam with little hope
Bangladesh left for Vietnam on Wednesday night with very little expectations of achieving something big in the forthcoming AFC Under-20 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers to be held at the Lach Tray Stadium in Hai Phong from September 21 to 29...
Struggling Roma sack De Rossi after poor start to campaign
Roma sacked coach and club icon Daniele De Rossi on Wednesday after a poor start to the season which has left the Serie A team without a win and languishing near the relegation zone.
Italy's 1990 World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59
Former Italy striker Salvatore 鈥楾oto鈥� Schillaci, most famous for being top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, died on Wednesday at the age of 59.
Tarafder Ruhul Amin bids for BFF presidency
Just a day after current Bangladesh Football Federation president Kazi Salahuddin declared his decision not to compete for the post in the forthcoming federation elections, businessman...
Football season starts with Challenge Cup on Oct 11
The curtain of domestic football will rise on October 11, with the Challenge Cup to be held at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in the city, as the Bangladesh Football Federation鈥檚 professional...
Salahuddin decides not to contest in next BFF elections
Bangladesh Football Federation president Kazi Salahuddin said on Saturday that he would not seek a fifth term as the president of the federation.
Arteta agrees new Arsenal deal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium, the Premier League title chasers announced on Thursday.
Pochettino will relish taking on Pulisic's call for USA culture change
If Mauricio Pochettino was pondering what his focus should be when he takes charge of the United States for the first time his captain Christian Pulisic promptly provided him with the answer.
Ligue 1 proposes mediation in Mbappe-PSG salary row
The French football league has offered to act as a mediator between Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain in their dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses for the striker, the club announced on Wednesday...
Ten-man Spain sink Switzerland in 4-1 romp
Spain grabbed their first win since lifting the Euro 2024 title by comprehensively beating Switzerland 4-1 in the Nations League in Geneva on Sunday, despite going down to 10 men.
Bangladesh suffer last-gasp loss to Bhutan
Bangladesh conceded at the death to suffer 1-0 defeat to Bhutan in their second and final FIFA international friendly match at the Changlimithang Football Stadium in Thimphu on Sunday.
Liverpool 'colossus' Ron Yeats dies aged 86
Former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats, who led the club to their first FA Cup and two top-flight titles, has died aged 86, the Premier League side announced on Saturday.