Football
Man City beat Forest 2-0 to close on Premier League leaders Arsenal
Manchester City overcame relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Sunday to close to within one point of Premier League leaders Arsenal.
No respite from heatwave for booters
Exasperated Dhaka Rangers FC players sip on water in a cooling break during their UCB Women’s Football League fixture against Siraj Sriti Sangsad under the floodlights at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur yesterday. Despite the shift of matches to evenings, there was little respite for the players from the oppressive heat and humidity. Photos: Firoz Ahmed
Arsenal beat Tottenham 3-2 to extend Premier League lead
Premier League leaders Arsenal held off a fightback from London rivals Tottenham to win 3-2 on Sunday and move four points clear of Manchester City, who face struggling Nottingham Forest later.
Polish fan walks 100km to game after goalkeeper scores
A Polish soccer fan completed a 100-kilometre walk on Sunday to meet the goalkeeper of Radomiak Radom, honouring a pledge he made on social media.
Harry Kane targets Bundesliga scoring record
Harry Kane has his eyes set on Robert Lewandowski's record for most Bundesliga goals in a season after scoring twice in a 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, but the England striker acknowledges he needs "to get a move on".
Ruben Amorim issues apology over Premier League meeting
Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim has expressed regret regarding his recent meeting with West Ham United, saying it was 'a mistake' and one that he will have to accept and live with.
'There's going to be a fire today if I speak'
Salah had been waiting to come on before Antonio's goal and was involved in an animated conversation with Klopp, appearing to be angry with his manager.
'I heard monkey noises': Nico Williams abused at Atletico
Williams spoke with the referee after hearing the alleged abuse when he was preparing to take a corner in the first half, and play was held momentarily as supporters were warned.
Bruno Rocha drives Abahani
A second-half strike from Brazilian forward Bruno Rocha helped Abahani notch up a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sheikh Russel in their Bangladesh Premier League encounter at the Bashundhara Kings Arena today.
Klopp says Liverpool target Slot in line for 'best job in world'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Arne Slot he will be getting the "best job in the world" if the Feyenoord boss succeeds the German at Anfield.
Brazil great Marta to retire from international football
Brazil's all-time top scorer in both men's and women's football, Marta, will retire from internationals this year, the 38-year-old striker said ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Gnabry to return, Sane doubtful for Bayern's Real clash
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said forward Serge Gnabry "will play and will score" in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Real Madrid, but Leroy Sane's status for the match is in doubt.
Foden enjoying being front and centre at City
Foden has 24 goals for City in all competitions this season.
Xabi Alonso makes you 'up your game': Boniface
Leverkusen are four games away from becoming the first team to go through a Bundesliga season unbeaten.
Slot 'confident' of Liverpool job as negotiations take place
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Slot's attacking tactics could be the ideal match for the Reds.
Enzo Fernandez to miss rest of season after groin surgery
Fernandez is the latest Chelsea player to be hit with an injury setback.
City crush Brighton to close gap on leaders Arsenal
Foden struck twice before the interval to put the result beyond doubt.
Courtois can return next week: Ancelotti
"He's well, I think he will be available to travel with us next week (to Munich) and he can play against Cadiz," Ancelotti told a news conference.
