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…
Real, Barça, Arsenal: European Leagues Heat Up
As the football season progresses, excitement across Europe’s top five leagues is reaching fever pitch. In La Liga, Real Madrid’s dramatic victory has kept the pressure firmly on Barcelona, while in the English Premier League, Arsenal has bounced back…
Alvarez’s Goal Drought Worries Scaloni
On 31 January, Argentine striker Julián Álvarez celebrated his 26th birthday, a day meant for cake, celebration, and the adoration of fans. Yet, that evening his club, Atlético Madrid, faced Valencia in La Liga, offering Álvarez the perfect opportunity…
Barcelona Lead Europe’s Collective Goal Race
Hans-Dieter Flick appears to be one of the most assured coaches in European football today. While most managers constantly adjust tactics or rotate strikers in search of goals, Flick can afford a rare confidence: whoever he fields, goals come. At…
Bangladesh Claim Second Straight Win
Bangladesh’s Under-19 women extended their commanding start to the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship with a composed 2–0 victory over India at the Rangashala Stadium in Pokhara, Nepal. Coming on the back of a record-setting opening match against Bhutan, the…
Second-half struggles for Man City, yet Guardiola’s title dreams endure
Manchester City were once again undone in the second half, dropping points despite a promising start, yet Pep Guardiola remains optimistic about their title ambitions. On Sunday night, City appeared on course for a comfortable victory against Tottenham…
Fortune and a brilliant goal saw Tottenham halt Manchester City
Manchester City’s hopes of closing the gap on league leaders Arsenal were halted as Tottenham Hotspur fought back to secure a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday night in the English Premier League. City had dominated the first half, scoring twice…