Alcaraz marvels at ‘one of the best’ Bellingham

Carlos Alcaraz isn’t allowing his pursuit of the US Open championship stand in the way of his passion, Real Madrid, and the team’s sensational new recruit Jude Bellingham. With an easy 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) victory against Lloyd Harris of South Africa on Thursday, world number one Alcaraz advanced to the third round in New … Read more

Rubiales kiss should never have happened, says Infantino

The kiss between Luis Rubiales and Spanish women’s football player Jenni Hermoso “should never have happened,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday. Following Spain’s victory over England in the Women’s World Cup final, Infantino first responded to the event by saying that Spanish federation chief Rubiales’ actions had “spoiled” the moment. “What transpired following … Read more

‘We must keep the SAFF Championship spirit’

Prior to two FIFA friendly against Afghanistan, the Bangladesh national team resumed a full training session at the Bashundhara Sports Complex practice field on Wednesday after undergoing a recuperation session. against September 4, Afghanistan takes against the guys in red and green at the Bashundhara Kings arena. Three days later, the teams rematch at the … Read more

Ronaldinho denies crypto scam

Former football star Ronaldinho spoke before a Brazilian congressional committee on Thursday, denying any participation in an alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that used his name. The former player for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, who helped Brazil win the 2002 World Cup, informed legislators that 18K Ronaldinho, a company that is suspected of misleading investors with … Read more

Striking LA hotel workers ask ‘the great Lionel Messi’ to stay elsewhere

When Inter Miami arrives for a game against LAFC on Sunday, the club’s captain, Lionel Messi, and the striking employees at a hotel in Los Angeles have asked the squad to avoid the area. Workers at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica started picketing on Wednesday, joining hundreds of other hotel employees in the area … Read more

Messi to lead Argentina in opening World Cup qualifiers

In their first World Cup qualifying matchup with Ecuador and Bolivia, Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, will play for the world champion team for the first time since joining Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami. Standbys like defender Nicolas Otamendi and Angel Di Maria, who rejoined Benfica this season, are also included in coach Lionel … Read more

Deadline day upon Europe’s big guns

With the summer transfer window for Europe’s top five leagues scheduled to end tonight from 10pm to 4am (Bangladesh Standard Time), European giants will be alert to make last-minute deals. Despite having completed three high-profile additions this transfer window—Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta, English midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea, and Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana … Read more

Vilda set to be forced out amid Rubiales storm

The sexism crisis that has engulfed the Spanish football association is expected to push out controversial Women’s World Cup winning coach Jorge Vilda of Spain, according to sources on Thursday. Following the squad’s victory in the Sydney final on August 20, midfielder Jenni Hermoso was forced to kiss president Luis Rubiales on the lips, causing … Read more

UEFA will not follow ‘absurd’ added time rules, says official

UEFA competition will not use the new stoppage-time regulations that English soccer implemented this season in an attempt to save time, according to Zvonimir Boban, the head of football for the European governing body, who made this announcement on Wednesday. The English referees association said in July that officials will add on the precise amount … Read more