Dhaka-Agrani Bank SC played to a 1-1 draw with newcomer Nofel Sporting Club in the Marcel Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) Football at the Kamalapur Stadium here on Tuesday.
Category: Football
Icardi hat trick earns Inter 3-2 derby win over AC Milan
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) -Mauro Icardi is a goal predator.Seemingly absent one moment, he swoops in unannounced to score in the next.The Argentine striker had a hat trick in Inter Milan’s 3-2 derby victory over big-spending AC Milan on Sunday, displaying perfect timing…
Valencia thrashes Real Betis 6-3 to move 2nd in Spain
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Valencia spent the last couple of seasons trying to avoid relegation in the Spanish league.After eight matches this season, it’s already looking to dethrone Barcelona from the top of the standings.
City beat Victory 2-1 in Melbourne A-League derby
Sydney,(AP/UNB) – Bruce Kamau scored his third goal in two games to lift Melbourne City to a 2-1 derby win over Melbourne Victory in Australian football’s A-League, leaving the star-studded Victory without a win after two games.The 22-year-old Kenya-born Kamau…
City beat Victory 2-1 in Melbourne A-League derby
Sydney,(AP/UNB) – Bruce Kamau scored his third goal in two games to lift Melbourne City to a 2-1 derby win over Melbourne Victory in Australian football’s A-League, leaving the star-studded Victory without a win after two games.The 22-year-old Kenya-born Kamau…
Suarez scores late as Barcelona draws Atletico Madrid 1-1
Madrid,(AP/UNB) – Atletico Madrid was able to contain Lionel Messi and yet still couldn’t top Barcelona in the Spanish league on Saturday.Atletico was a few minutes away from ending a seven-year winless streak against Barcelona in the league until Luis…
Late Ronaldo goal gives Real Madrid vital win in Getafe
MADRID,(BSS/Xinhua) – Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first league goal of the season five minutes from time to give Real Madrid a vital away win against Getafe on Saturday afternoon.Ronaldo accepted a pass from substitute Isco, before scoring with a right…
FIFA grants extra day for New Zealand, Peru play-off
WELLINGTON, (BSS/AFP) – New Zealand and Peru’s intercontinental World Cup play-off will begin in Wellington on November 11 with an extended four-day break before the return match in Lima, according to dates released Sunday. The two-legged play-off has been extended by…
Italian luxury villa seized in FIFA, World Cup bribery case
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – A villa valued at seven million euros ($8.3 million) on an Italian island was allegedly how a Qatari television executive bribed a top FIFA official.Italian police said Friday they seized the luxury property in Sardinia they claim Nasser…
US loses to Colombia 3-1 at Under-17 World Cup
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) -The United States stumbled to a 3-1 loss to Colombia in its final group-stage game at the Under-17 World Cup in India on Thursday, and will play Paraguay, Germany or Iran in the second round next week.The Americans (2-1)…
Argentina heads for World Cup, but hurdles remain
Dhaka, Oct 12 (AP/UNB) – Argentina was in trouble until the final round of South American qualifying for the World Cup, and needed Lionel Messi to seal his country’s place at soccer’s global showcase. Now comes the really difficult part.
Falcao-less Monaco bid to put pressure on PSG
PARIS,(BSS/AFP) – French champions Monaco will make the tricky trip to Lyon on Friday without red-hot striker Radamel Falcao, as they look to keep up the pressure on Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain. Leonardo Jardim’s side dropped two points with a…
Messi, Messi, Messi; his 3 goals lift Argentina to World Cup
Quito,(AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi’s three goals lifted Argentina into the World Cup on the last day of South American qualifying, keeping the Albiceleste from missing out for the first time since 1970.The two-time champions – and losing finalists three years…
US out of World Cup contention with 2-1 loss at Trinidad
Couva, (AP/UNB) – The United States has been eliminated from World Cup contention, a shocking loss at Trinidad ending the Americans’ streak of seven straight appearances at soccer’s showcase.Twenty-eight years after a stunning victory at Trinidad put the Americans back…
Aussies end war-torn Syria’s World Cup hopes in extra time
Sydney,(AP/UNB) – Omar al-Soma’s free kick crashed into the post with moments to go, ending war-torn Syria’s World Cup hopes and allowing Tim Cahill’s Australians to squeeze into the final playoff for a spot in Russia.The 37-year-old Cahill delivered again…
Portugal beats Switzerland 2-0 to earn World Cup berth
Lisbon,(AP/UNB) – A year after winning the European Championship, Portugal has set its sights on another trophy after sealing its place at the 2018 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday.Cristiano Ronaldo’s team got the win it…
Messi’s 3 goals lift Argentina to World Cup
QUITO: Lionel Messi’s three goals lifted Argentina into the World Cup on the last day of South American qualifying, keeping the Albiceleste from missing out for the first time since 1970. The two-time champions — and losing finalists three years…
Messi’s 3 goals against Ecuador lift Argentina to World Cup
Quito, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) – Lionel Messi’s three goals lifted Argentina into the World Cup on the last day of South American qualifying, keeping the Albiceleste from missing out for the first time since 1970.
Rahmatganj hold Sheikh Russel in BPL Football
Dhaka-Old Dhaka outfit Rahmatganj Muslim and Friends Society forced Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra to play a 1-1 goal draw in the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League Football held on Tuesday at Bangabandhu National Stadium.In the day’s match, Shahed put…
Rain-soaked field obstacle for US reaching World Cup
Couva,(AP/UNB) – The final path to the World Cup involved an unexpected water crossing for the United States.Heavy rain on this Caribbean island 7½ miles off the coast of Venezuela left the center of Ato Boldon Stadium’s field soggy, the…
Argentina and Messi not getting any sympathy from Brazil
Sao Paulo,(AP/UNB) – With Argentina and Lionel Messi on the brink of missing the World Cup, they are not receiving any sympathy from archrival Brazil.Five-time champion Brazil qualified six months ago for the finals in Russia, and have been fascinated…
Brazil set for changes in key World Cup game for Chile
Sao Paulo,(AP/UNB) – Brazil appears set on at least two changes in its starting lineup for the South American qualifying clash that could keep Chile out of the World Cup in Russia next year. Coach Tite used goalkeeper Ederson and…
Poland qualifies for World Cup; Denmark makes playoffs
Warsaw, (AP/UNB) – Poland secured its spot in next year’s World Cup in Russia with a 4-2 win over Montenegro on Sunday in European qualifying.Montenegro scored late goals through substitute Stefan Mugosa and Zarko Tomasevic to level at 2-2 and…
BPL: Ctg Abahani play goalless draw with Saif SC
Dhaka – League leader Chittagong Abahani Limited dropped important points with newcomer Saif Sporting Club as the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football match between them ended in a goalless draw at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on…
Ronaldo sets up Swiss showdown; France closes on WCup place
Geneva,(AP/UNB) – Cristiano Ronaldo scored and helped Portugal win an eighth straight game in World Cup qualifying on Saturday – and still could fail to qualify.While Portugal was laboring to beat Andorra 2-0, using its superstar as a substitute, Group…
Ghana protests to FIFA over referee in World Cup qualifying
Accra,(AP/UNB) – The Ghana Football Association has protested to FIFA over the performance of referee Daniel Bennett in a World Cup qualifier against Uganda, saying he denied the Ghanaians a legitimate late goal and also a penalty.The GFA says it…
Spain makes it to World Cup; Serbia unable to clinch a spot
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – Spain secured its 11th straight World Cup appearance aided by Italy’s home draw against Macedonia on Friday, while Serbia blew a chance to make it to next year’s finals in Russia after a loss at Austria.Spain comfortably defeated…
Argentina on brink of missing World Cup; Messi’s last chance
Dhaka,(AP/UNB) – After missing chance after chance against Peru, Lionel Messi looked skyward as if seeking divine intervention.Even that may not be enough to prevent Messi and Argentina from missing their first World Cup since 1970.
BPL Football: Brothers Union play1-1 draw with Farashganj SC
Dhaka- Brothers Union Club split points with Farashganj SC as the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football match between them ended in 1-1 draw at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Saturday.
Former national footballer Amalesh Sen dies
Dhaka – Former national footballer and a member of Swadhin Bangla Football team Amalesh Sen passed away at city hospital on Saturday night.He was 72.The footballer breathed his last at 7 pm at the Bangladesh Medical Hospital.Amalesh Sen, an assistant…