Wednesday, 15 Jan, 2025

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Abahani Limited Dhaka reach quarterfinal

Abahani Limited Dhaka reached quarterfinal of the Bashundhara Group Independence Cup Football with one match in hand when they came from behind beat Bangladesh Air Force Football team by 3-1 goals  in their second group C match held today (Saturday) at Bir Flight Lieutenant Matiur

Messi, Neymar and Mbappe — PSG trio set for World Cup rivalry in Qatar

There is a thread that connects the three leading favorites to win the World Cup starting in Qatar on Sunday. Brazil, Argentina and holders France have been cited as the main contenders for good reason, not least because of the identity of their star players. Lionel Messi captains

Nicki Minaj, Maluma, Myriam Fares release World Cup anthem

Hip hop star Nicki Minaj has teamed up with Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma and Lebanese singer Myriam Fares for the latest addition to the official soundtrack of the World Cup in Qatar. Want World Cup news as it happens? Download The Post’s app and turn on alert notifications

World Gripped With Soccer Fever For FIFA World Cup 2022 

World caught soccer fever as FIFA World Cup 2022 considered the world’s most popular sport, takes off for the first time in the desert of Qatar on 20 November.  This is going to be the first time World Cup is to be played in the winter so that players and soccer worshippers

ATP Finals: Djokovic beats Medvedev to maintain winning run

Novak Djokovic maintained his winning run at the ATP Finals with victory over Daniil Medvedev in Turin. Djokovic had already secured top spot in the Red Group but had to battle to earn a 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 7-6 (7-2) victory in three hours 11 minutes. Medvedev led 5-4 and was serving for

Kings reach Independence Cup quarters

The three-time BPL champions Bashundhara Kings reached the quarterfinals of the Bashundhara Group 12th Independence Cup 2022 after beating Azampur Football Club Uttara by 3-0 goals in their second group match at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Mani Stadium in Gopalganj on Friday (Nov 18).

FIFA: No alcohol sales permitted at Qatar’s World Cup stadium sites

In a reversal, alcoholic beer will not be sold at Qatar’s World Cup stadiums, world football governing body FIFA said in a statement on Friday. The announcement comes two days before Sunday’s kickoff of the World Cup, the first to be held in a conservative Muslim country

Hammer blow for Senegal as Mane ruled out of World Cup

Senegal star Sadio Mane has lost his race to be fit for the 2022 World Cup and has been withdrawn from their squad, the country's football federation announced on Thursday. His club Bayern Munich added later that the 30-year-old, who was voted second in the Ballon d'Or last

No Ronaldo, No Problem As Portugal Thrash Nigeria In WC Tune-up

Talisman Cristiano Ronaldo was absent through illness but Bruno Fernandes' brace helped Portugal made light work of Nigeria with a 4-0 friendly win on Thursday. Fernando Santos's Portugal warmed up for the World Cup with victory in Lisbon, although preparations for the match

Argentine strikers Gonzalez, Joaquin Correa out of World Cup

Argentine football players Nicolas Gonzalez and Joaquin Correa are out of the World Cup due to injuries, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Thursday. Fiorentina forward Gonzalez has been replaced by Angel Correa of Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, striker Joaquin Correa of

Ronaldo felt 'provoked' by Ten Hag in substitution row

Cristiano Ronaldo claimed he was "provoked" by a lack of respect from Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag when refusing to come on as a substitute against Tottenham last month. Ronaldo has been a peripheral figure on the field during Ten Hag's first season in charge.

FIFA President Infantino to stand unopposed for third term

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is getting four more years in charge of soccer's governing body after no candidate stepped up to challenge him.  FIFA said Thursday the 52-year-old Swiss lawyer was the only person to enter the race by the time the deadline passed overnight -

I was close to joining Man City: Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo says he was close to joining Manchester City before following his "heart" by re-joining Manchester United. The Portugal forward made headlines earlier this week after telling Talk TV he felt "betrayed" by the club. The first part of the full

Lewandowski banned before FIFA World Cup

Robert Lewandowski has been banned for three Barcelona matches after a red card in their 2-1 win at Osasuna last week. The 34-year-old striker, who is currently with Poland at the World Cup, was shown two yellow cards, the second for an elbow to David Garcia's face. Gerard Pique

Novak Djokovic visa ban overturned ahead of Australian Open

The path has been cleared for Novak Djokovic to play in the Australian Open, after the Australian government overturned a visa ban. The Serbian tennis star was detained in January over his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid. He was deported from the country 10 days later,

Qatar slams Europe’s rights storm over World Cup as ‘racism’

Facing a storm of European criticism before the start of the World Cup, Qatar on Tuesday stepped up its diplomatic and media riposte which has included threatening “legal” action to defend its name. Five days from the opening game, Qatar’s chief World Cup organiser

Neymar joins Brazil, has first practice ahead of World Cup

Neymar took part in Brazil’s training session on Tuesday, his first with the national team ahead of the World Cup. The star forward joined the group later than the rest of the players because of a problem with his flight from France, where he finished the first part of the season

Glazer to decide on Ronaldo’s Man United future

Manchester United co-owner Joel Glazer will make the final decision about Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at the club after the forward’s incendiary TV interview, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. Ronaldo’s position at United is considered

Women’s Football League: Kings beat Uttara to make winning start 

The defending champions Bashundhara Kings made a winning start in the 5th Bashundhara Group Women’s Football League 2021-22 after beating Uttara Football Club Ltd by 2-0 goals in the opening match at the Bir Sherestha Shaheed Sepoy Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Tuesday.

Manchester United‘considering response’ to Ronaldo ‘betrayal’ claims

Manchester United said on Monday they were “considering their response” to an interview given by star forward Cristiano Ronaldo where he said he felt “betrayed” by the club.  The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been a peripheral figure on the field