Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan as advisor

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has rejoined AC Milan’s administration as an advisor, the club’s owners RedBird Capital Partners said on Monday. The former Sweden striker, who won a slew of championships as a player in Italy, will “serve as a senior advisor to AC Milan ownership and senior management,” according to a statement from American investment group … Read more

10-man Kings exit AFC Cup with Odisha defeat

During the pre-match briefing, Bashundhara Kings coach Oscar Bruzon expressed his concerns about the refereeing, citing their previous experience with the competition, and his fears were realised when a 10-man Bashundhara Kings were defeated 1-0 by hosts Odisha FC in the Group D final match on Monday at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. Despite coming so … Read more

UEFA fines Bayern, threatens to ban fans

Due to fan conduct in European competitions, UEFA has fined Bayern Munich and threatened to ban fans from subsequent away games. Bayern published a statement on Monday, stating that the club had been fined for “the use of prohibited fireworks and pyrotechnics, as well as the throwing of objects from the FC Bayern fan block … Read more

‘No one can even touch the feet of Pele’: Endrick

He is already being likened to Neymar and Pele at the age of 17. Endrick, the teenager heralded as Brazil’s next great hope, says he doesn’t believe the hype. “I know no one can even touch Pele’s feet.” “He’s the King of Football,” says the youthful forward, who recently led Palmeiras to their second consecutive … Read more

Calhanoglu guides Inter to Serie A top spot

Inter Milan returned to the top of Serie A with a 4-0 home win over Udinese on Saturday, with Turkey playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu setting up a goal and scoring another. Inter dropped to second in the rankings on Friday when Juventus defeated champions Napoli 1-0. Calhanoglu converted a penalty before sending up Federico Dimarco, and … Read more

‘I want to show them who Endrick is’

He is already being likened to Neymar and Pele at the age of 17. Endrick, the teenager heralded as Brazil’s next great hope, says he doesn’t believe the hype. “I know no one can even touch Pele’s feet.” “He’s the King of Football,” says the youthful forward, who recently led Palmeiras to their second consecutive … Read more

Aston Villa beat Arsenal to spark unlikely title bid

Aston Villa moved within two points of the Premier League lead after beating championship rivals Arsenal 1-0 on Saturday. Unai Emery’s team have now won 15 consecutive Premier Leagues at Villa Park, and back-to-back victory over Manchester City and the Gunners have raised hopes of an unexpected title challenge. After only seven minutes, Villa captain … Read more

Real Madrid held as Ruibal rocket earns draw for Betis

Leaders On Saturday, Real Madrid drew 1-1 against Real Betis after Aitor Ruibal’s spectacular shot cancelled out Jude Bellingham’s league-leading 12th goal of the season. After a wonderful combination with Brahim Diaz, Bellingham put Madrid up early in the second half at the Benito Villamarin. However, Ruibal’s angled volley into the top corner from outside … Read more

Bangladesh end gloomy Day 3 with slender lead

The third day of play in the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand was cut short due to bad lighting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today, with the hosts leading the visitors by 30 runs. Opening batsman Zakir Hassan is unbeaten on 16, while Mominul Haque is yet to score as … Read more