Uruguayan footballer dies after collapsing
Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo of the Nacional club died in Brazil Tuesday, five days after collapsing from a heart attack during a match against Sao Paolo, his team announced late Tuesday...
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Bigger, better? Draw marks start of Champions League's new era
A new era in European club football begins on Thursday when the draw takes place in Monaco for an expanded UEFA Champions League featuring a radically changed format.
Olsson leaves rehab after brain illness
Swedish international midfielder Kristoffer Olsson, who was hospitalised in February with a rare brain illness that left him without motor or verbal skills, has returned home from his rehab centre, he announced on social media.
Ex-England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dead at 76: agent
Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who coached England from 2001 to 2006, died Monday at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his agent said.
Bangladesh to play Bhutan in two FIFA friendlies
The Bangladesh national football team will leave home for Bhutan on August 30 to play two FIFA international friendly matches against Bhutan on September 5 and 8, confirmed the Bangladesh Football Federation through a media release on Wednesday...
Foden wins PFA Player of the Year award
Manchester City forward Phil Foden won the Professional Footballers鈥� Association Player of the Year award on Tuesday...
Germany goalkeeper Neuer retires from international duty
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, a 2014 World Cup winner, announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday at the age of 38.
BFF drops two football competitions for next season
The Bangladesh Football Federation decided not to run the Independence Cup and Super Cup in the following season due to the uncertainty of all club participation...
鈥楤FF women's camp is like a prison鈥�
The protest continued on Saturday against Bangladesh Football Federation president Kazi Salahuddin and its women鈥檚 wing chairperson Mahfuza Akter Kiron to resign from their posts.
Reus rolls into LA Galaxy
Former Borussia Dortmund and Germany midfielder Marco Reus has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to play for LA Galaxy, the Major League Soccer side announced on Thursday.
Ajax keeper hailed as hero after 'crazy' shoot-out
The 40-year-old goalkeeper of Ajax was being hailed as a hero Friday after the Dutch giants won a 鈥榗razy鈥� penalty shoot-out 13-12 to advance into the Europa League play-offs.
U-20 football team to leave for Nepal on Friday
Bangladesh Under-20 football team will leave for Nepal on Friday to compete in the six-nation SAFF Under-20 Championship to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from August 18 to 28....
Football ultras demand Salahuddin鈥檚 resignation
A fan group demanded the resignation of Bangladesh Football Federation president Kazi Salahuddin on Sunday, amid growing sentiment for institutional reforms in the aftermath of the widespread...
Marta admits Olympic final 'probably' her last game for Brazil
Brazil legend Marta admitted Saturday that defeat in the Olympic women's football final against the United States was likely her last ever appearance for her country after a remarkable career.
USA beat Brazil to win women's football gold
Mallory Swanson scored the winning goal as the United States edged Brazil 1-0 in Saturday's Olympic women's football final to claim the gold medal for a record-extending fifth time.
United 'hurting' as City take Community Shield on penalties
Erik ten Hag said Manchester United must feel the pain of a Community Shield defeat on penalties to Manchester City to fuel them for the beginning of the Premier League season.
Henry proud of 'magical' France side despite defeat in final
France coach Thierry Henry described his team's Olympic performance as 鈥榤agical鈥� despite their agonising extra-time defeat against Spain in the men's football final on Friday.
Spain beat France to win Olympic men's football gold
Substitute Sergio Camello struck twice in extra time to settle a remarkable Olympic men's football final on Friday as Spain beat France 5-3 to take gold after Thierry Henry's hosts had earlier staged a dramatic comeback.
USA go for gold against Marta's Brazil in women's football final
A resurgent United States under new coach Emma Hayes are hoping to establish themselves as the leading force in women's international football once again by claiming the gold medal in Saturday's Olympic final against Brazil and their legendary skipper Marta.
Carsley appointed as interim England manager
Lee Carsley will step up from his role as England under-21 manager to take temporary charge of the Three Lions, the English Football Association announced on Friday.
Barca sign Olmo from Leipzig
Barcelona signed Spain star Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig on Friday for a reported 60 million euros ($65 million).
Former African football supremo Issa Hayatou dies
The former leader of the Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou, has died at the age of 78, his compatriot Samuel Eto'o announced on Friday.
Portugal defender Pepe announces retirement at 41
Portugal veteran Pepe announced on Thursday in a video on social media he was retiring from football aged 41.
Murshedy resigns as BFF senior vice-president
Bangladesh Football Federation senior vice-president Abdus Salam Murshedy has resigned from his post due to personal reasons, said a press release provided by the federation on Thursday night.
Swadhin Bangla Football Dal player Patel dies
Swadhin Bangla Football Dal player Saidur Rahman Patel breathed his last at a hospital in California, USA, on Thursday, confirmed the Bangladesh Football Federation through a media release...
'Goosebumps' - Henry hoping to cap 'dream' with football gold
Thierry Henry admits he doesn't want to wake up from his Olympic dream as his France team look to top off their campaign by winning gold in the men's football final against Spain on Friday.
Mbappe completes first Real Madrid training session
Real Madrid's star summer signing Kylian Mbappe took part in his first training session with the Spanish champions on Wednesday.
Morata and Rodri banned for 鈥楪ibraltar is Spanish鈥� chant
Spanish football captain Alvaro Morata and midfielder Rodri received a one-match suspension each from UEFA on Wednesday for singing 鈥楪ibraltar is Spanish鈥� during the presentation of the Euro 2024 trophy in Madrid in July...
Real edge Chelsea while Milan win on penalties
Reigning Champions League and La Liga champion Real Madrid concluded a pre-season US tour on Tuesday with a 2-1 triumph over Chelsea while AC Milan won on penalties after playing Barcelona to a 2-2 draw.
Di Maria extends Benfica deal through 2025
Veteran Argentina winger Angel Di Maria has decided against a return to his homeland and extended his deal with Portuguese club Benfica, the Lisbon outfit said on Wednesday.