Dhaka – After missing three matches with an injury, Lionel Messi is back in the lineup for Argentina in its crucial World Cup qualifier against Brazil.But there’s bad news for Copa America champion Chile: Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez is out…
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Ronaldo signs long-term deal with Nike
Dhaka – Nike and Cristiano Ronaldo have extended their long-term sponsorship deal.The Portuguese soccer star has had a contract with Nike since 2003 and wears its Mercurial cleats. In a video released by the Beaverton,Oregon-based apparel maker, he suggested the…
Judge accepts charges against Neymar over Barcelona transfer
Dhaka – Neymar could be back in court, this time on corruption charges.A Spanish judge on Monday accepted charges against Neymar for irregularities regarding his transfer to Barcelona, opening the way for a trial involving the Brazilian forward and his…
Brazil looks to wipe away memories of World Cup humiliation
Brazil – Playing at the stadium where it was humiliated 7-1 by Germany two years ago, Brazil can wipe away some of the lingering pain from that defeat with a convincing performance against Argentina in a World Cup qualifier on…
Juventus grinds out 2-1 win at Chievo in Serie A
Dhaka – Title-winning teams often grind out results despite not playing well – and that is precisely what Juventus is doing.Chievo Verona had won just one of its last six matches but Juventus struggled to break it down before eventually…
Chelsea goes top with Everton rout as Man City is held again
Dhaka – Sixteen goals scored without reply. Five successive wins. And now top of the English Premier League. Chelsea is a club transformed under Antonio Conte.Eden Hazard scored twice in a 5-0 demolition of Everton on Saturday that demonstrated the…
‘Fragile’ Manchester United struggling under Jose Mourinho
Dhaka – Manchester United hoped Jose Mourinho would provide a quick-fix.Hire the manager renowned as a “serial winner” and the stupor of the fleeting David Moyes and Louis van Gaal eras would vanish.There’s little sign of that.If anything, results and…
Madrid players take to go-karts, receive cars from sponsor
Dhaka – Real Madrid players changed into auto racing suits for a go-kart race on Friday, then drove home expensive cars.Captain Sergio Ramos won on the track and for his ride home, selected an Audi S8 Plus estimated to cost…
Man United loses at Fenerbahce 2-1 in Europa League
Dhaka – Manchester United’s attacking problems continued as it lost to Fenerbahce 2-1 in the Europa League on Thursday, leaving it at risk of a group-stage exit.United beat Fenerbahce 4-1 at Old Trafford a fortnight ago, but arrived in Turkey…
Madrid humbled by 3-3 draw at Legia after leading 2-0
Dhaka – Leading by two goals against a winless Polish struggler, Real Madrid’s players could be forgiven for letting their guard down.But Legia Warsaw seized the chance to fight back and the European titleholder had to muster a late goal…
Argentina coach is worried about reaching 2018 World Cup
Dhaka – Lionel Messi may be on his way back from injury, but Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza is still worried about his team’s qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Argentina reached the final of the 2014 World…
Arsenal advances in Champs League with 3-2 win at Ludogorets
Dhaka – Arsenal sealed its place in the knockout stage of the Champions League after coming back from two goals down to grab a late 3-2 victory at Ludogorets on Tuesday.Mesut Ozil scored the winner two minutes from time at…
Man City beats Barcelona 3-1 in sweet win for Guardiola
Dhaka – Pep Guardiola brought down the footballing superpower he helped to create, leading Manchester City to a 3-1 win over Barcelona in a landmark Champions League result for the English club on Tuesday.The victory that City and its…
BPL Football: Arambagh upset holders Sheikh Jamal 2-0
Dhaka – Arambagh Krira Sangha upset holders Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club beating them by 2-0 goals in the opening 2nd phase match of the JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday.Despite the day’s defeat,…
Maradona’s former house turned into museum in Argentina
Dhaka – How many sleepless nights did the young man who would become one of soccer’s greatest players spend gazing up at the ceiling, imagining dizzying dribbles, spectacular goals and hoisting the World Cup above his head?That is the question…
Maradona’s former house turned into museum in Argentina
Argentina (AP/UNB) — How many sleepless nights did the young man who would become one of soccer’s greatest players spend gazing up at the ceiling, imagining dizzying dribbles, spectacular goals and hoisting the World Cup above his head? That is…
Football: Soweto derby sums up South Africa’s soul
Dhaka – The sprawling township of Soweto outside Johannesburg is famous as the crucible of the often violent struggle against apartheid — and also home to a fierce footballing rivalry.Matches between neighbouring Soweto clubs the Orlando Pirates and the Kaizer…
United beats City 1-0 in derby match in English League Cup
Dhaka – Jose Mourinho got his own back on great managerial rival Pep Guardiola as Manchester United beat a weakened Manchester City 1-0 in the fourth round of the English League Cup on Wednesday, with Juan Mata scoring the second-half…
Brazil 1970 skipper Carlos Alberto dies at 72
Dhaka – Carlos Alberto, captain of the great Brazil team that won the 1970 World Cup, died on Tuesday of a heart attack in Rio at the age of 72, Brazil’s Sportv, for whom he worked, announced.Carlos Alberto starred alongside…
AC Milan wastes a chance to go top in 3-0 loss at Genoa
Dhaka – Three days after beating Juventus, the inexperience of AC Milan’s young squad showed in a 3-0 loss at Genoa on Tuesday that saw the 10-man Rossoneri waste a chance to take the Serie A lead.Nikola Ninkovic put the…
Espanyol beats Barcelona’s reserves to win Catalan Super Cup
Dhaka – Ecuadorean striker Felipe Caicedo scored early as Espanyol defeated Barcelona’s reserves 1-0 to win the Catalan Super Cup on Tuesday.Caicedo sped past two defenders inside the area and rounded the goalkeeper before finding the open net in the…
Leicester duo competing with Messi, Ronaldo for Ballon d’Or
Dhaka – Leicester forwards Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy will try to break the domination of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the annual Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best player.The stars of Leicester’s surprise English Premier League title…
BCL Football kicks off Oct 29
Dhaka – The eight-team Marcel Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) Football, country’s 2nd string football league, will begin at Bangabandhu National Stadium on October 29.T&T Club Motijheel, Police FC, Agrani Bank SC, Victoria SC, Youngmen’ s Club, Fakirerpool, Karwan Bazaar Pragoti…
Impressive Sevilla hands Atletico its 1st loss in Spain
Dhaka – Coach Jorge Sampaoli felt Sevilla needed a big win against a top opponent to establish itself as a true contender in Spain.He got just that on Sunday as his team defeated previously unbeaten Atletico Madrid 1-0 to stay…
Iniesta injured, Messi scores 2 as Barca beats Valencia 3-2
Dhaka – Andres Iniesta’s serious knee injury overshadowed another stellar performance by Lionel Messi on Saturday, when the Barcelona forward scored a second goal in stoppage time to earn a 3-2 win at Valencia.The hotly contested game was marred both…
Messi returns for Argentina qualifiers vs. Brazil & Colombia
Dhaka- Having fully recovered from a groin injury, Barcelona star Lionel Messi was named on Friday in Argentina’s squad to face Brazil and Colombia in the next round of World Cup qualifiers.Messi has been in fine form for Barcelona since…
Guardiola leaves Aguero on the bench in loss at Barcelona
Dhaka – Pep Guardiola’s decision to leave Sergio Aguero out of his Manchester City starting lineup Wednesday backfired badly in a 4-0 loss at Barcelona in the Champions League.Premier League-leading City failed to fill the void created by the absence…
BPL: Dhaka Abahani clinch top slot beating Rahmatganj 2-0
Dhaka – Dhaka Abahani Limited advanced to the top slot in the 12-team JB Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football forcing Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society to concede their first defeat by 0-2 goals at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Wednesday. With the…
Buffon stars for Juventus while Ronaldo draws a rare blank
Dhaka – Gianluigi Buffon kept the shots out while Cristiano Ronaldo failed to put them in.While Buffon starred in goal for Juventus, saving a penalty and making two remarkable saves in a 1-0 win at Lyon, it was a frustrating…
Neymar to sign contract extension with Barcelona until 2021
Dhaka – Neymar will sign a three-year contract extension with Barcelona on Friday,a deal that will keep the Brazil forward with the Spanish club until 2021.Barcelona and Neymar had made the announcement of the agreement in July.The previous contract was…