Dhaka – Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Saif Sporting Club will play the Maldives Premier League runners-up TC Sports Club in a preliminary stage of the AFC Cup – 2018 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday with both…
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US women open year with 5-1 win over Denmark
San Diego,(AP/UNB) – Mallory Pugh scored a pair of second-half goals, and the U.S. women’s national team opened the year with a 5-1 victory over Denmark on Sunday.
Messi, Suarez score twice as Barcelona extends league lead
Seville, (AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored twice as Barcelona won 5-0 at Real Betis on Sunday with five second-half goals to increase its Spanish league lead.
TC Sports Club of Maldives arrives here Sunday to play AFC Cup
Dhaka – The Maldives premier league runners-up TC Sports Club arrived in the capital on Sunday to play in the pre play-off match of the AFC Cup 2018 Qualifiers against Saif Sporting Club of Bangladesh.TC Sports Club, which won the…
Aguero lifts Man City as Chelsea, Arsenal turn on goal power
London,(AP/UNB) – Who needs Alexis Sanchez? That may have been the message Sergio Aguero was trying to deliver as he inspired runaway leader Manchester City to a 3-1 home victory over Newcastle on Saturday.City pulled out of the race to…
Atletico, Valencia stumble in pursuit of leader Barcelona
Barcelona,(AP/UNB) – Barcelona can add to its already commanding lead of the Spanish league after both Atletico Madrid and Valencia stumbled in the title race on Saturday.
De Preville scores as Bordeaux upsets Nantes 1-0
Paris, (AP/UNB) – Firing coach Jocelyn Gourvennec had an immediate impact on Bordeaux, which moved four points away from the relegation zone with a 1-0 win at Nantes in the French league on Saturday.
Dortmund drops Aubameyang again for Hertha Berlin game
Berlin,(AP/UNB) – Borussia Dortmund left star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out of its squad for the second Bundesliga match in a row on Friday.The Gabon player, who was dropped from the squad for Dortmund’s 0-0 draw with Wolfsburg last Sunday, was…
IC Football: Sheikh Russel KC moves to quarterfinal
Dhaka – Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra moved into quarterfinal of the Independence Cup Football Tournament eliminating all-losers Team BJMC by 2-1 goals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Friday.
Neymar scores 4 in PSG rout yet still leaves field unhappy
Paris,(AP/UNB) – Neymar scored four goals and set up two in a dazzling performance as Paris Saint-Germain beat Dijon 8-0 on Wednesday, yet still the Brazil star left the field bitterly shaking his head in disappointment.Perhaps it was hearing some…
Independence Cup: Saif SC, Arambagh KS play out goalless draw
Dhaka – Saif Sporting Club played out the second consecutive draw in the Walton Independence Cup football tournament after a goalless draw against Arambagh Krira Sangha in their Group D match at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Thursday.
Football: Chelsea edge into FA Cup fourth round, Bournemouth rocked
LONDON,(BSS/AFP) – Chelsea needed a penalty shoot-out before finally killing off Norwich after a 1-1 draw in Wednesday’s FA Cup third round replay, while Bournemouth slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Wigan. Antonio Conte’s side finished extra-time down to nine men…
Agent says former World Cup winner Ronaldinho has retired
Sao Paulo,(AP/UNB) – Ronaldinho, “the ever-smiling magician” of Barcelona, as described by his former club, has ended his professional career.Roberto Assis, the brother and agent of the 2005 Ballon d’Or winner, announced Tuesday that the 37-year-old wants to play a…
IC Football: Ctg Abahani play 1-1 with Saif SC in opener
Dhaka – Chittagong Abahani Limited shared points with newcomers Saif Sports Club as the opening match of the 12-team Walton Independence Cup Football Tournament ended in 1-1 draw at the country’s premier sports venue — Bangabandhu National Stadium here on…
Man United beats Stoke 3-0, reduces City’s lead to 12 points
Manchester, Jan 16 (AP/UNB) – With Alexis Sanchez potentially on his way to Manchester United, two members of the current forward line issued reminders of their goal-scoring talents on Monday.Anthony Martial and Romelu Lukaku, whose places in the team would…
Without Sanchez, Arsenal loses 2-1 to Bournemouth in EPL
Bournemouth,(AP/UNB) – With star forward Alexis Sanchez left at home, Arsenal squandered a lead by conceding two goals in five minutes to lose 2-1 at Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday.Callum Wilson equalized in the 70th minute for Bournemouth…
Independence Cup Football kicks off Tuesday
Dhaka- The 12-team Independence Cup Football Tournament will kick off on Tuesday in the country’s premier sports venue — Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka– with Chittagong Abahani Limited taking on Saif Sporting Club in the opener at 3:30pm. Brothers Union…
Independence Cup: Ctg Abahani to play Saif SC in opener on Tuesday
Dhaka – Chittagong Abahani Limited to play Saif Sporting Club in the opening match of the 12-team Independence Cup Football Tournament, will kick-off on Tuesday at 3:30 pm in the country’s premier sports venue-Bangabandhu National Stadium here.Brothers Union Club will…
More jeers for Real Madrid after home loss to Villarreal
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Another poor result, another round of jeers for Real Madrid.Madrid’s struggles in the Spanish league continued when it lost to Villarreal 1-0 on Saturday, infuriating fans at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
Monaco title challenge fades after draw at Montpellier
Paris,(AP/UNB) – Monaco drew at Montpellier 0-0 on Saturday and further relinquished its grip on the French title it won so convincingly last season.If league leader Paris Saint-Germain wins at fifth-place Nantes on Sunday it will move 11 points clear…
BPL Football: Farashganj SC relegated
Dhaka – Farashganj Sporting Club have been relegated from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football after lowly Rahmatganj MFS earned an stunning 2-0 goals victory over the 4th ranked Saif Sporting Club in their last league match at the Bangabandhu…
Wenger manages Arsenal in cup semi while sitting with media
London,(AP/UNB) – Cramped into the Stamford Bridge media tribune was an unfamiliar occupant leaping to his feet, bellowing disapproval and kicking seats in frustration.It’s not surprising Arsene Wenger was so exacerbated. After all, he was managing Arsenal in a League…
Madrid advances in Copa despite 2-2 draw against Numancia
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Real Madrid reached the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday but its struggles continued with a 2-2 draw against second-division team Numancia.Madrid, playing with a second-string lineup, advanced 5-2 on aggregate thanks to its 3-0 win…
Neymar scores from spot, PSG in French League Cup semis
Paris,(AP/UNB) – Neymar scored from the spot as holder Paris Saint-Germain secured a scrappy 2-0 win at 10-man Amiens to advance to the French League Cup semifinals on Wednesday.Amiens played for nearly an hour with 10 men after goalkeeper Regis…
Baltimore could host matches during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Baltimore,(AP/UNB) – Baltimore could play host to 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer matches if the sport’s international governing body selects a joint North American bid.
Atletico and Valencia cruise into Copa del Rey quarterfinals
Madrid, (AP/UNB) – Victor “Vitolo” Machin and Luciano Vietto scored on their starting debuts as Atletico Madrid and Valencia cruised into the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Tuesday.Vietto scored three times – including one from near midfield – to help…
Man City grabs 2-1 lead vs Bristol City in League Cup semis
Manchester,(AP/UNB) – Sergio Aguero netted in stoppage time to give quadruple-chasing Manchester City a 2-1 victory over Bristol City in the first leg of their English League Cup semifinal on Tuesday.Despite leading the Premier League by 15 points, Man City…
Monaco wins 2-1 at Nice to reach League Cup semifinals
Paris,(AP/UNB) – Striker Keita Balde set up both goals as Monaco won at local rival Nice 2-1 to reach the French League Cup semifinals on Tuesday.Both sides were missing their top scorers: Mario Balotelli for Nice and Radamel Falcao for…
Argentina to play Spain, Italy in March in World Cup buildup
Buenos Aires,(AP/UNB) – Argentina will play Italy and Spain in March as part of its World Cup preparations.The Argentine Football Association says on Tuesday the team will face the Italians on March 23 in Basel, Switzerland, then Spain four days…
BPL Football: Arambagh beat Team BJMC 1-0
Dhaka – Arambagh KS earned a 1-0 goal victory over Team BJMC in their 21st round match of the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football at the Banglabandhu National Stadium here on Monday.