MILAN,(BSS/AFP) – Napoli’s dwindling Serie A title hopes are hanging on a win over Udinese on Wednesday before this weekend’s top-of-the-table clash against Juventus which could seal a seventh-straight title for the champions.
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Juventus beats Sampdoria 3-0 to go 6 points clear of Napoli
Milan,(AP/UNB) – Juventus took a major step toward a seventh straight Serie A title on Sunday as it beat Sampdoria 3-0 after Napoli was held to a 0-0 draw at AC Milan.
3rd Div Football: Jhatika Sangsad routs Lalbagh SC by 3-1
Dhaka – Jatrabari Jhatika Sangsad defeated Lalbagh Sporting Club by 3-1 goals in the Saif Power Battery 3rd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Monday.
U-17 Football: Sirajuddin Academy emerge champions in Sylhet Division
Dhaka- Sirajuddin Ahmed Academy emerged champions in Sylhet Division of the Clearmen Bangladesh Under-17 Football Championship to reach national round of the meet beating Pragoti High School by 5-4 goals in tie breaker in the final at Sylhet MC College…
Guardiola to play golf, not watch if Man City can seal title
London,(AP/UNB) – Rather than seeing if Manchester City wins the English Premier League, Pep Guardiola will be on the golf course.
Qatar wants FIFA talks on logistics of a 48-team World Cup
Doha,(AP/UNB) – Qatar wants talks with FIFA to discuss the feasibility of increasing the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams after soccer’s governing body expressed interest in enlarging a tournament already having to overcome operational challenges.
Los Angeles FC beats Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0
Vancouver,(AP/UNB) – Carlos Vela and Diego Rossi scored in the second half and expansion Los Angeles FC beat Vancouver 2-0 on Friday night to end the Whitecaps’ 11-game Major League Soccer home unbeaten streak.
South American nations to vote for 2026 N America World Cup
Dhaka(AP/UNB) -The North American bid for the 2026 World Cup has gained the support of the 10 South American soccer nations.
FIFA visits Atlanta as part of 2026 World Cup evaluation
Atlanta (AP/UNB) – A FIFA evaluation committee wrapped up its visit to Atlanta on Wednesday, checking out possible sites for the 2026 World Cup.
Late Ronaldo penalty keeps Madrid alive in Champions League
Madrid(AP/UNB) – Just when it looked like Juventus would pull off another stunning Champions League comeback, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up once again.
Kazi Salahuddin elected SAFF president for 3rd term
Dhaka – President of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin has been elected President of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) for the 3rd term in a row.
3rd Div Football: Siddique Bazar routs Tangail FA 5-0
Dhaka – Siddique Bazar Dhaka Junior Sporting Club secured 5-0 victory against Tangail Football Academy in the Saif Power Battery 3rd Division Football League at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Wednesday. Omar Faruk scored two goals in…
AFC Cup: Abahani return to winning ways beating Aizawl FC 3-0
Dhaka – Bangladesh Premier League champions Dhaka Abahani Limited returned to winning ways in their 3rd Group C match of the AFC Cup Football Tournament after suffering two consecutive defeats, beating hosts Aizawl FC of India 3-0 at the Indira…
SAFF congress in Dhaka on Wednesday
Dhaka – The congress of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF), under supervision of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and SAFF, will be held on Wednesday afternoon at the Surma Hall of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital.
Atletico holds Real Madrid 1-1 in fight for 2nd place
Madrid,(AP/UNB)- Cristiano Ronaldo scored for the 650th time in his career on Sunday but Antoine Griezmann responded with a goal of his own to leave Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid even in a city derby that allowed Barcelona to move…
3rd Div Football: Muslim Institute, Kadamtola Sangsad win
Dhaka – The Muslim Institute and Kadamtola Sangsad won their respective super league matches of the Saif Power Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football at the Kamalapur Stadium here on Monday. The Muslim Institute beat Jatrabari Zhatika Sangsad by a solitary…
Visva Bharati to play friendly football against JSTU team
Jeshore, – Visva Bharati University (VBU) team of India will play a friendly football match against hosts Jeshore University of Science and Technology (JUST) team at JUST sports ground on Monday. JUST vice-chancellor Dr Md Anwar Hossain will be the…
FIFA VP quits amid audit into confederation irregularities
Zurich,(AP/UNB) — David Chung abruptly resigned as FIFA’s senior vice president and a member of its ruling council on Friday after an audit of the Oceania confederation he led found “potential irregularities” on a $20 million building project and funding…
Atletico and Arsenal in control in Europa League
Prague,(AP/UNB) – Antoine Griezmann bagged his 17th goal of 2018 to seal Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Sporting in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals Thursday.
Arsenal eyes Europa League semis after 4-1 win
London,(AP/UNB) – Arsenal took a huge step toward securing a place in the last four of the Europa League by beating CSKA Moscow 4-1 in the first leg of the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Oceania football chief quits unexpectedly
WELLINGTON,(BSS/AFP) – Oceania Football Confederation president David Chung of Papua New Guinea announced his immediate resignation Friday for “personal reasons”.
Liverpool blows away Man City in 3-0 win in CL quarterfinals
Liverpool,(AP/UNB) – The night started with their team bus being smashed up by beer cans and bottles. It ended with their Champions League ambitions in pieces, too.
2 own goals help Barcelona beat Roma 4-1 in CL quarterfinals
Barcelona,(AP/UNB) – Roma made the already daunting task of beating Barcelona that much harder after scoring two own goals to help the Spanish side secure a 4-1 victory in the opening leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday.
Ray Wilkins, a former England captain, dies at 61
London (AP/UNB) – Ray Wilkins, an elegant midfielder who captained England’s national soccer team and played for illustrious teams such as Manchester United, Chelsea and AC Milan in a 24-year career, died Wednesday.
Ronaldo scores stunner as Madrid beats Juventus 3-0 in CL
Turin(AP/UNB) – Cristiano Ronaldo latest masterpiece was so good even the opposing fans had to stand up and applaud.
Both matches of 3rd Div Football League end with goalless draws
Dhaka – Both the super league matches of the Saif Power Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football ended in goalless draws at Kamalapur Stadium here on Monday. Arambagh Football Academy shared the points Dipali Jubo Sangha in the day’s first match…
PSG beats Monaco 3-0, wins 5th consecutive French league Cup
Paris(AP/UNB) – Paris Saint-Germain won the French League Cup for a fifth straight time, reasserting its dominance on the domestic stage by beating Monaco 3-0 in the final on Saturday.
Man City beats Everton 3-1, can clinch EPL by beating United
Liverpool,(AP/UNB) – Manchester City cruised past Everton 3-1 to ensure Pep Guardiola can seal his first English Premier League title by beating Manchester United next Saturday.
Bangladesh U15 girls clinch Jockey CG Int’l Youth Football title
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-15 Women’s Football team clinched the title of the four-team Jockey Club Girls International Youth Invitational Football Tournament with all-win record after 6-0 win against hosts Hong Kong at Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground in Hong Kong…
3rd Div Football: Kadamtola Sangsad crushes Tangail FA by 5-0
Dhaka – A brilliant hat-trick by Abidul Islam Misbah enabled Kadamtola Sangsad to crush Tangail Football Academy by 5-0 goals in a super league match of the Saif Battery Metropolis 3rd Division Football at Kamalpur Stadium here on Sunday.