Zico’s return helps Kings edge Fortis

Bashundhara Kings started their attempt to recapture the Federation Cup championship with a hard-earned 1-0 victory against Fortis FC today. Brazilian forward Dorielton Gomes’ 11th-minute goal at Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj clinched the Group C match. Oscar Bruzon, the Spanish coach, made five changes to the team that beat Brothers Union 2-0 … Read more

Wood treble gives Nuno first win as Forest boss

Nuno Espirito Santo earned his first win as Nottingham Forest manager with a 3-1 victory against his previous side Newcastle, while Liverpool will move top of the Premier League if they avoid loss at Burnley later on Tuesday. Wood departed Newcastle in June for Nottingham Forest in a £15 million ($19 million) move, although he … Read more

Pele ‘would have been sad’ at state of Brazil team, says son

Pele “would have been sad” about the present situation of the Brazilian national team, according to his son Edinho, in an interview days before the first anniversary of his death on Friday. Brazil has struggled in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, currently sitting sixth in the South American standings, the last slot that allows … Read more

Arsenal hold Liverpool in title showdown to seal top spot at Christmas

Arsenal secured they will spend Christmas Day atop the Premier League after a dramatic 1-1 draw with championship rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side grabbed an early lead thanks to Gabriel Magalhaes, but Mohamed Salah equalized for Liverpool before halftime. A draw was undoubtedly the correct outcome as both teams demonstrated why … Read more

Welch becomes first female referee in English Premier League

Rebecca Welch became the first woman to referee an English Premier League football match when she blew the whistle on Saturday’s encounter between Fulham and Burnley at Craven Cottage. Welch, a 40-year-old from Washington in northeast England, started her refereeing career in 2010 while working for the National Health Service. She went through the ranks … Read more

West Ham pile on misery for woeful Man Utd

Manchester United were defeated 2-0 at West Ham on Saturday, with goals from Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus piling pressure on under-fire manager Erik ten Hag. West Ham’s late goals blew Ten Hag’s team away at the London Stadium, sentencing them to their eighth Premier League defeat of the season. United, now in seventh position, … Read more

Osimhen extends contract with Napoli till 2026

Napoli confirmed on Saturday that Victor Osimhen has signed a contract extension with the club until 2026. “Victor and Napoli together until 2026,” Napoli announced on social media, accompanied a photo of the Nigerian international striker signing the new contract with club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis. Napoli has not published any specifics of the new … Read more

Sheikh Russel prevail against 10-man Sheikh Jamal

Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra had some nervous moments before defeating Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club 2-1 in the opening match of the Bangladesh Premier League season today at the Bashundhara Kings Arena. After controlling the first half fully, it seemed as if Sheikh Russel would run away with the match, with Selemani Landry giving them the … Read more