Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Cristiano Ronaldo was subjected to a “political ban” at the World Cup, as he compared the Portuguese footballer to Lionel Messi. “They have wasted Ronaldo. Unfortunately, they have imposed a political ban on him,”

Pugnacious opener David Warner battled through searing heat to hit an unbeaten 135 in his 100th Test on Tuesday, passing 8,000 Test runs in the process, as Australia stretched their advantage against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The hosts were 231-2 at tea on day two

Bangladesh emerged unbeaten champions in the Bangabandhu Asian Central Zone U-23 Men's Int'l Volleyball Championship beating Kyrgyzstan by 3-2 set in the final held today (Dec 26) at Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in the city's Mirpur.   In the day's keenly

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has reached an "agreement in principle" to renew his contract at Paris St-Germain, says BBC Sport's Guillem Balague. Messi, 35, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, is out of contract at the French club in June 2023. Earlier

India registered a hard-fought win against Bangladesh at the IND vs BAN 2nd Test in Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.  The visitors started the day with an overnight score of 45-4 and needed 100 runs to get the victory.  A fiery spell from the Bangladeshi spinners

Family members of Brazilian soccer great Pelé are gathering at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo where the 82-year-old global icon has been since the end of November. Doctors said earlier this week that Pelé’s cancer had advanced, adding the three-time World

The Dhaka Test is currently in the balance with India requiring 100 more runs on Day 4 to win the Test whereas Bangladesh need 6 wickets to level the series. Chasing 145 for win in the final innings, India found themselves tottering at 45/4. Currently, Axar Patel and night watchman

Former captain Shahid Afridi will head the new interim selectors committee for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), officials said Saturday, the latest change since the team was thrashed by England. The PCB underwent a major overhaul on Thursday when a 14-member management committee took

Indian bowlers bowled well on day 3 as they bowled out hosts Bangladesh for 231 runs. With this, Bangladesh have set a target of 145 runs for India to chase down and win this match with more than 6 sessions remaining.  Continuing on 195/7 after Tea, Litton Das and Taskin Ahmed

Pele's daughter posted a photo of the Brazilian football legend from his hospital bed in Sao Paulo on Friday with the caption “one more night together.” In the photo, Kely Cristina Nascimento is seen hugging her 82-year-old father, with only one side of his face visible

Bangladesh have lost four wickets on Day 3 of the ongoing second Test against India at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur of Dhaka. Axar Patel bagged the wicket of Mushfiqur Rahim while Jaydev Unadkat dismissed Shakib Al Hasan. Earlier, Ravichandran Ashwin and Mohammed

Ivorian midfielder Kpehi Didier Brossou scored a brace as Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra tasted their first win in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football beating Chittagong Abahani Limited by 4-2 goals in the second round match held today (Dec 23) at Bir Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman

Ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan and batter Liton Das went unsold in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction today (Dec 23) held at Kochi. It was the second consecutive time, Shakib, once an integral part of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) failed to draw any attention.  Expectation

Defending champions Bashundhara Kings registered their second victory in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football beating Fortis Football Club by 2-0 goals held today (Friday) at Shaheed Smrity Stadium in Rajshahi. In the day's match, Brazilian midfielder Miguel Figueira scored

Bangladesh spinners caught India in spin web to dismiss them for 314 in the first innings of the second Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the capital today (Dec 23).  Spinner accounted for the nine wickets, with left-arm spinner duo Taijul Islam and Shakib Al

Nathan Ake's header proved decisive as Manchester City knocked holders Liverpool out of the League Cup in a dramatic 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday. This last-16 clash marked the return to competitive action of two of English football's heavyweights following the

FIFA are investigating how celebrity chef Salt Bae gained "undue access" to the pitch after the World Cup final where he enthusiastically posed for photos with surprised Argentina players including a bemused and irritated Lionel Messi. Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret

Czeslaw Michniewicz has been sacked as Poland coach following a last-16 appearance at the World Cup in Qatar, the Polish Football Federation (PZPN) announced on Thursday. Poland finished second in their group, beating Saudi Arabia, drawing with Mexico and losing to eventual champions

The second round of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football will kick off tomorrow (Friday) as three matches will be held on the day at three separate venues across the country. On the day, holders Bashundhara Kings will take on Fortis Football Club at Muktijoddha Smrity Stadium in

Bangladesh managed to score 82-2 at lunch on day one of the second and final Test against India at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday (Dec 22). Mominul Haque was batting on 23 with captain Shakib Al Hasan on 16 at the first interval of the day, guiding Bangladesh