The Real Madrid star apologised.
Real Madrid endured a harrowing night in Lisbon as they suffered a 4-2 defeat to Benfica at the Estádio da Luz on Wednesday, a result that dealt a significant blow to their Champions League ambitions. The Spanish giants, managed by Álvaro Arbeloa, now…
Ban Imposed on 73 Over Match-Fixing Scandal
In a sweeping crackdown on corruption within the nation’s football system, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) has imposed lifetime bans on 73 individuals involved in match-fixing and bribery. The announcement comes as part of the CFA’s ongoing…
Veterans Sidelined in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Selection
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has ignited a fierce debate following the announcement of a 29-member preliminary squad for the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup. While the roster introduces fresh talent, it is defined more by its notable absences:…
Chaos in Senegal–Morocco AFCON Final
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco on 18 January in Rabat descended into unprecedented chaos, prompting the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to impose heavy sanctions on both teams. Wednesday’s announcement…
73 Banned for Match-Fixing and Corruption in China
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has handed down lifetime bans to 73 individuals, including former national team head coach Li Tie, for involvement in match-fixing and corruption. In addition, 13 top professional clubs have received punitive…
Record Transfers Spend in Men’s Football Surpasses $1T
Global spending on men’s football transfers reached unprecedented levels last year, with clubs shelling out a record $1,308 billion (approximately ৳159,926 crore) in transfer fees. For the first time in history, annual spending on player transfers…
Arsenal’s Dream Run Feels Real
Arsenal supporters could be forgiven for pinching themselves. What the club are producing at home and in Europe feels, at times, too good to be true. Yet week after week, Mikel Arteta’s side continue to back up belief with performance, statistics and…
Thrilling match ends in a draw, PSG and Newcastle secure play-offs
In a high-voltage Champions League encounter at the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United played out a tense 1-1 draw, leaving both teams to navigate the play-off route to the knockout stage. The stakes were clear before kick-off: a…
Barcelona on the path to the last sixteen, defeating Copenhagen
Barcelona booked their place in the UEFA Champions League last sixteen with a commanding 4-1 victory over Copenhagen on Wednesday, showcasing a remarkable second-half turnaround under Hans-Dieter Flick’s guidance. Despite an early setback, the Catalan…
José Mourinho’s Benfica sends Real to playoffs with goalkeeper’s goal
In a match brimming with narrative intrigue, José Mourinho’s Benfica delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the season, drawing widespread attention not only for the result but also for the personal history entwined in the fixture. The encounter…