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

‘Sleep is the most important thing in the world’

Erling Haaland, a striker for Manchester City, claims that part of his rigorous overnight routine to preserve his excellent form for the triple champions includes sleeping with his lips taped shut.  Haaland has a peculiar nighttime regimen that involves applying the mouth tape and putting on blue light-blocking spectacles for three hours before bedtime. The … Read more

Blow for Messi, Miami MLS playoff hopes as Cincinnati clinch

As Inter Miami’s tenuous postseason aspirations were dashed by a scoreless draw against Nashville on Wednesday, FC Cincinnati seized the lead into the Major League Soccer playoffs. Cincinnati defeated Atlanta 2-1 with to goals from Luciano Acosta and Brandon Vazquez in the second half. Atlanta had taken the lead in the 10th minute thanks to … Read more

Lukaku completes loan to Roma from Chelsea

On Wednesday, Romelu Lukaku completed his season-long loan transfer from Chelsea to Roma after being hailed as a hero by fans. Roma has not yet made an official statement, but Serie A’s list of completed transactions indicates that the deal is final. After arriving at Ciampino airport, just outside the Italian city, on Tuesday, thousands … Read more

Man City ‘reach agreement’ to sign Wolves midfielder Nunes

According to rumors on Wednesday, Manchester City and Wolves have verbally agreed on a price for Portugal player Matheus Nunes. It is believed that Wolves would get £47 million ($60 million) from the Premier League champions without any further payments, although the agreement has not yet been signed. Tommy Doyle, a 21-year-old midfielder for City, … Read more

Actor Zahid Hasan made ambassador for BFF’s non-residential academy

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) today opened a non-residential school where aspiring players will practice for a monthly fee under the motto “football for health.” The BFF Football program has recruited prominent actor Zahid Hasan as its ambassador. The program will initially accept 80 youngsters between the ages of eight and 14. Three days a … Read more