St. Petersburg,(AP/UNB) – Mohamed Salah celebrated his 26th birthday with a Chechen cake and the news that he will play in Egypt’s next World Cup match.
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Schmeichel, Poulsen lead Denmark past Peru 1-0 at World Cup
Saransk,(AP/UNB) – Whether Kasper Schmeichel was making an acrobatic save or just getting lucky, it was his night.
Iceland holds Argentina to 1-1 draw: Messi misses penalty
Moscow, June 16 (AP/UNB) — Lionel Messi had a penalty kick saved and Iceland held on for a 1-1 draw against Argentina at the World Cup on Saturday.
World Cup reality beckons for Gudmundsson, Iceland
Burnley, England,(AP/UNB) – Around the turn of the century, when Iceland was a punching bag in European soccer and its aspiring young players mostly had to settle for gravel fields, Johann Berg Gudmundsson was a fully fledged England supporter when…
Ronaldo scores hat trick, Portugal draws 3-3 with Spain
Sochi, Russia,(AP/UNB) – Cristiano Ronaldo used the World Cup to show everyone he’s the GOAT.
Spain ready to leave World Cup coaching woes in the past
Sochi,(AP/UNB) – Spain can’t wait to get the ball rolling and put its coaching woes in the past.
Gimenez scores to lift Uruguay over Egypt 1-0 in Group A
Yekaterinburg,(AP/UNB) – Uruguay won its opening match at the World Cup for the first time in 48 years, getting an 89th-minute goal from defender Jose Gimenez in a 1-0 victory over Egypt in Group A on Friday.
Russia rips Saudi Arabia 5-0 in World Cup opener
Moscow, June 14 (AP/UNB) – Denis Cheryshev scored twice as Russia swept aside Saudi Arabia to open its home World Cup with a 5-0 win on Thursday.
Russia crushes Saudi Arabia 5-0 in World Cup opener
Moscow, June 14 (AP/UNB) — Denis Cheryshev scored twice as Russia swept aside Saudi Arabia to open its home World Cup with a 5-0 win on Thursday.
Maasranga, Nagorik to telecast all World Cup matches live
Dhaka – Two Bangladeshi private satellite TV channels — Maasranga TV and Nagorik TV — will telecast live all the matches of the 32-nation FIFA World Cup’2018 beginning today (Thursday) at the 80,000 capacity Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow amid huge…
Opening match of World Cup kicks off in Moscow
Moscow,(AP/UNB) — The opening match of the World Cup has kicked off in Russia.The host country was facing Saudi Arabia in the Group A match at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
FIFA ranking: Bangladesh 5th in South Asia
Bangladesh has been ranked 5th among the seven football playing nations of South Asia by the global football body FIFA as the 21st World Cup begins in Russia from Thursday.
Spain fires coach Lopetegui 2 days before World Cup opener
Spain,(AP/UNB) Spain coach Julen Lopetegui was fired Wednesday, two days before the country’s opening World Cup match against Portugal and a day after accepting the job to coach Real Madrid next season.
FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday
Dhaka – The long-awaited 32-nation FIFA World Cup 2018 begins on Thursday with hosts Russia taking on Saudi Arabia in the opening match at the 80,000 capacity Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow amid huge enthusiasm among millions of soccer fans across…
Mexico and Canada to host 2026 World Cup
MOSCOW,(BSS/AFP) – The United States, Mexico and Canada won the right to host the 2026 World Cup after easily beating Morocco in a vote by FIFA member nations on Wednesday.
Real Madrid appoints Lopetegui as new head coach
Real Madrid have appointed Spain manager Julen Lopetegui as their new head coach on a three-year deal. Zinedine Zidane, who led the club to three successive Champions League titles, stepped down in May, saying the club needs “a different voice”.…
FIFA F4F Competition: Rafi’s Galapagos Sea Lions out in league phase
Dhaka – Bangladeshi budding footballer Rafi’s Galapagos Sea Lions team exited the FIFA Football 4 Friendship Program with one win and two defeats held at Spartak Stadium – Sapsan Arena Bolshaya Cherkizovskaya in Moscow on Tuesday,ahead of the FIFA World…
Neymar shines as Brazil beats Austria in World Cup warmup
Vienna,(AP/UNB) – Neymar scored his second goal in two matches since returning from injury on Sunday, netting with a superb second-half strike as Brazil defeated Austria 3-0 in its final
WORLD CUP: Portugal’s hopes aided by extra rest for Ronaldo
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) -Portugal has received assistance from Real Madrid in its quest for a first World Cup title, even though it plays Spain in the opening game.
Rafi carries Bangladesh flag in of FIFA F4F program opener in Moscow
Dhaka – Bangladesh U-12 footballer Rafi carried the Bangladesh national flag in the opening ceremony of the FIFA Football for Friendship (F4F) Program in Moscow on Saturday, ahead of the FIFA World Cup’2018.
Dalglish knighted, Joshua becomes OBE
Liverpool and Scotland legend Kenny Dalglish has been knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. The 67-year-old, who won the European Cup three times while playing for the Reds and later managed the club, said he was “humbled but gratified”.…
England completes World Cup prep by beating Costa Rica 2-0
Leeds,(AP/UNB)- Marcus Rashford scored from long range as England beat Costa Rica 2-0 in its final World Cup warm-up match on Thursday.
Neymar to play vs. Austria; Fred injured in Brazil training
London,(AP/UNB) – While Neymar seems to be finishing his injury recovery and is set to play in Brazil’s last pre-World Cup friendly at Austria on Sunday, midfielder Fred left Thursday’s training in pain after a tackle.
England completes World Cup prep by beating Costa Rica 2-0
Leeds,(AP/UNB)- Marcus Rashford scored from long range as England beat Costa Rica 2-0 in its final World Cup warm-up match on Thursday.
School Football: Barisal Baptist Mission High School emerge champions
Dhaka- Barishal BaptistMission High School clinched the Pran Milk National School Football title beating Satkhira Fulbari DS Alim Madrasah by 6-0 goals in the final at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Thursday.
Saudi football fans may miss out on World Cup
Saudi football fans are facing the prospect of missing their national team’s first appearance in the FIFA World Cup for 12 years, amid a dispute over broadcasting rights with Qatar. Qatar’s beIN Sports holds exclusive rights to air the tournament…
Argentina calls off game against Israel after protests
Buenos Aires,(AP/UNB) – Argentina has called off a World Cup warmup match against Israel following protests by pro-Palestinian groups.
School Football: Baptist Mission to play Fulbari Alim Madrasah in final Thursday
Dhaka – Barishal BaptistMission High School will play Satkhira Fulbari DS Alim Madrasah in the final of the Pran Milk National School Football Championship on Thursday at Bangabandhu National Stadium here.
Argentina cancels Israel W Cup friendly after Gaza violence
Argentina has cancelled a World Cup warm-up match with Israel, apparently under political pressure over Israel’s treatment of Palestinians in Gaza.
Infantino says FIFA can afford Morocco to host 2026 WCup
Zurich, (AP/UNB) – FIFA can afford to have Morocco host the 2026 World Cup, according to President Gianni Infantino, even if the rival North American bid promises billions of dollars more in revenue.