Football
Croatia names Modric-led preliminary Euro 2024 squad
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic announced Monday a preliminary 26-man squad for Euro 2024 to be led by veteran captain Luka Modric in his likely last major tournament before retirement from international football.
Leverkusen's Wirtz named Bundesliga Player of the Season
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz has been voted Player of the Season in the Bundesliga, the German League said on Monday, after the midfielder helped his club in winning their first league title.
Pochettino unsure of Chelsea future
"I don't know about the rumours about the review. My staff tomorrow are flying [on holiday]. Maybe tonight if [club bosses] decide another thing or tell us to stay, [otherwise] they'll go for a holiday."
Klopp rules out immediate return after Liverpool exit
"A private life must be planned and I didn't plan anything yet because I was here," Klopp said. "Probably Ulla [Sandrock, his wife] will update me where we go but I follow happily."
1,246 goals in 380 matches: Premier League breaks new scoring record
Manchester City topped the scoring charts as they won an unprecedented fourth title in succession, their 3-1 victory over West Ham United on Sunday taking their tally to 96.
Guardiola says 'closer to leaving than staying' after City triumph
"The reality is I am closer to leaving than staying," the Spaniard told Sky News, before clarifying that there would be no immediate departure from the club he has managed since 2016.
Brazil add three players to Copa America squad
Juventus defender Bremer, Atalanta midfielder Ederson and Porto forward Pepe have been added to the squad, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said in a statement on Sunday.
Haaland wins second Premier League Golden Boot
The 23-year-old failed to add to his 27 Premier League goals on the final day but still proved decisive in the run-in to help City secure an unprecedented fourth consecutive English top-flight crown.
Campana's late stunner gives Messi's Miami victory over D.C.
Despite the return of Lionel Messi to the starting line-up, after he missed the 0-0 draw at Orlando on Wednesday, Miami struggled to create chances against a very well organized D.C. defense.
City eye history as Arsenal dare to dream
Manchester City go into their last match against West Ham with a two-point lead, knowing that victory would secure the title for an unprecedented fourth successive season.
Alonso is 'why we are successful', says Leverkusen's Tah
Alonso's men, who have a Europa League final against Atalanta and a German Cup final versus Kaiserslautern to come this week, have not lost in any competition this season -- a run of 51 games.
Leverkusen become first Bundesliga team to go all season without defeat
Champions Bayer Leverkusen edged past Augsburg 2-1 on the last matchday on Saturday to become the first team in the history of the Bundesliga to complete a full season without a loss.
Brighton boss De Zerbi to leave at end of season
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi will leave the Premier League club by mutual consent after their final game of the season against Manchester United on Sunday.
Kings celebrate with BPL trophy after entertaining 2-2 draw
Bashundhara Kings played their last match of the season at their home venue and celebrated their fifth Bangladesh Premier League title on the trot with the trophy following a 2-2 draw against Bangladesh Police FC at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Saturday.
Barca convey me 'calmness and confidence': Xavi
Spanish media widely reported Friday that Xavi would be sacked in the coming weeks but the coach said Barcelona had "conveyed calmness" to him.
Foden voted Premier League player of the season
Foden has scored 17 goals and grabbed eight assists in 34 league games this season playing centrally as well as on the wing when needed. He has 25 goals and 11 assists in all competitions.
Arsenal must not get 'too emotional' on final day, says Odegaard
"That's our mindset now, win that last game, give the fans a good last game and we'll see. It's out of our control, we just focus on our game."
‘Tournament should continue with more incentive provided to academies’
Among 168 teams, Firoz Kamal Football Academy of Brahmanbaria emerged champions in the recently-introduced and FIFA-financed BFF Academy Cup. Despite being the chairman of the academy, advocate Mosarrof Hossain acted as the manager of the team during the tournament. The lawyer talked to The Daily Star’s Anisur Rahman to share the academy’s experience, limitations, prospects and other issues.
