Barcelona End Albacete’s Cup Dream
Albacete stunned Spanish football when they famously defeated Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey round of 16, but their fairy-tale run came to an end in the quarter-finals at the hands of another giant, Barcelona. On Tuesday evening, 3 February, the Catalan…
Arsenal Secure Wembley Final as Arteta Hails ‘Vitamins’
Mikel Arteta has described Arsenal’s hard-fought victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final as the essential “vitamins” his squad needs to sustain their pursuit of multiple honours. Following a dramatic late winner by Kai Havertz, the…
Lens Defend Saint-Maximin Following “Hateful” Racial Abuse
The French Ligue 1 outfit RC Lens has issued a fierce condemnation following a barrage of racist vitriol directed at their new signing, Allan Saint-Maximin. The former Newcastle United fan-favourite, who recently returned to European football on a…
FIFA President Urges Lifting Russia Sanctions
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested that the footballing sanctions imposed on Russia should be reconsidered, sparking renewed debate over the role of sport in geopolitics. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, FIFA and UEFA…
Rafaela Pimenta: Football’s Most Influential Woman
Rafaela Pimenta has never raced across a football pitch, scored a match-winning goal, or devised tactical plans from the dugout. Yet, at 53, the Brazilian agent has become the only football personality to feature in Forbes’ 2026 ‘Fifty Over Fifty’ list,…
Ronaldo’s Potential Al Nassr Match Boycott
Speculation is mounting over the relationship between Cristiano Ronaldo and his club Al Nassr, with reports suggesting tensions may be rising. The Saudi Pro League fixture sees Al Nassr face Al Riyadh today at 9:15 PM Bangladeshi time. However,The…
Transfer Bans Expose Governance Failures
Bangladesh’s domestic football is facing a growing crisis off the pitch, as an increasing number of clubs fall foul of FIFA’s transfer bans. Once confined to isolated disputes, sanctions related to unpaid wages, contract breaches and flawed documentation…
Six expatriate players in Bangladesh’s primary squad
The countdown has begun for the SAFF Under-20 Championship, scheduled to take place from 25 March in Malé, the capital of the Maldives, with the tournament concluding on 3 April. This edition of the regional youth football competition will see…
Ballon d’Or winner Benzema joins Al-Hilal
Former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner, has completed a high-profile transfer from Saudi club Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal. The move sets up an intriguing showdown in the Saudi Pro League, as Benzema’s new team now competes directly…
Arteta Defends Arsenal Against Boring Label Before Semi-Final
Mikel Arteta has launched a spirited defence of his Arsenal side, characterising them as the “most exciting team in Europe” following stinging criticism from former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes. The pundit recently suggested that…