football

Vinicius banned for two matches after red card

The Brazilian winger shoved goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the back of the neck after he had been pushed by the Los Che stopper.

Real Madrid thrash Deportiva Minera 5-0 to reach Copa del Rey last 16

"(Luka) is a gift for football and even more for those who can enjoy it up close," Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. "The fans, the players, the coach... for me it's a great gift. The way he prepares for this kind of match, as if it was a final. It's a very important example for our youngsters.

Man City's Grealish must fight for spot: Guardiola

Jack Grealish must fight for his place in Manchester City's starting line-up and rediscover the level he showcased during the club's treble-winning season, manager Pep Guardiola said.

Amorim urges Man Utd's leaders to step up

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim urged the leaders in the Premier League club's squad to step up and help players who are "too afraid" to perform on the pitch amid a run of poor results.

Man Utd's fresh start turns sour on Ratcliffe's watch

Manchester United fans began 2024 buoyed at the prospect of a new dawn but the winds of change at Old Trafford under Jim Ratcliffe have so far only hastened the demise of the English giants.

Choton returns to BFF as head of youth development

Former national women’s team head coach Golam Rabbani Choton returned to the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) in a new role as he was appointed as the head of youth development and BFF Elite Football Academy for one year effective from January 1.

Sports calendar 2025: Major events to look out for

The biggest sporting events in 2025 include the Champions Trophy, IPL, Women’s Euro, Women’s ODI World Cup, Club World Cup. 

The Daily Star Sports cartoons of 2024 / When art meets sports

The cartoons, drawn by The Daily Star’s Staff Cartoonist Biplob Chakraborty, were composed according to the essence of the stories – ranging from criticism of player selection, incumbent sports officials to global showpiece events.

No one expected Chelsea to be where they are now: Coach Maresca

Ipswich Town put a dent in Chelsea's Premier League title hopes with a 2-0 win at Portman Road on Monday, but the west London side's head coach Enzo Maresca said no one expected his young team to be in their current position this season.

January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025

Vinicius banned for two matches after red card

The Brazilian winger shoved goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the back of the neck after he had been pushed by the Los Che stopper.

January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025

Real Madrid thrash Deportiva Minera 5-0 to reach Copa del Rey last 16

"(Luka) is a gift for football and even more for those who can enjoy it up close," Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. "The fans, the players, the coach... for me it's a great gift. The way he prepares for this kind of match, as if it was a final. It's a very important example for our youngsters.

January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025

Man City's Grealish must fight for spot: Guardiola

Jack Grealish must fight for his place in Manchester City's starting line-up and rediscover the level he showcased during the club's treble-winning season, manager Pep Guardiola said.

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

Amorim urges Man Utd's leaders to step up

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim urged the leaders in the Premier League club's squad to step up and help players who are "too afraid" to perform on the pitch amid a run of poor results.

January 4, 2025
January 4, 2025

Man Utd's fresh start turns sour on Ratcliffe's watch

Manchester United fans began 2024 buoyed at the prospect of a new dawn but the winds of change at Old Trafford under Jim Ratcliffe have so far only hastened the demise of the English giants.

January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

Choton returns to BFF as head of youth development

Former national women’s team head coach Golam Rabbani Choton returned to the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) in a new role as he was appointed as the head of youth development and BFF Elite Football Academy for one year effective from January 1.

January 1, 2025
January 1, 2025

Sports calendar 2025: Major events to look out for

The biggest sporting events in 2025 include the Champions Trophy, IPL, Women’s Euro, Women’s ODI World Cup, Club World Cup. 

December 31, 2024
December 31, 2024

When art meets sports

The cartoons, drawn by The Daily Star’s Staff Cartoonist Biplob Chakraborty, were composed according to the essence of the stories – ranging from criticism of player selection, incumbent sports officials to global showpiece events.

December 31, 2024
December 31, 2024

No one expected Chelsea to be where they are now: Coach Maresca

Ipswich Town put a dent in Chelsea's Premier League title hopes with a 2-0 win at Portman Road on Monday, but the west London side's head coach Enzo Maresca said no one expected his young team to be in their current position this season.

December 31, 2024
December 31, 2024

Emotional Jesus Navas bids farewell to football career

The 39-year-old winger -- Sevilla and the Spanish national team's most-decorated player -- will officially retire when his contract expires on December 31 due to a painful and chronic hip injury which has plagued him in recent seasons.