Martin Rogers
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De kruif blames referee for 1-1 draw against India
Bangladesh coach Lodewijk de Kruif has blamed the referee for his team failing to notch up victory in the SAFF Football Championships match against India in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
Mesut Ozil sale impossible to understand, says Joachim Low
Germany manager Joachim Low has described Real Madrid’s decision to sell Mesut Ozil to Arsenal as “incomprehensible”.
Martinez hails Everton loan signing Lukaku
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has hailed the ability of Romelu Lukaku after the striker joined on a season-long loan move from Chelsea.
SAFF Cup 2013 – Chhetri comes to India’s rescue
Kathamndu: Captain Sunil Chhetri scored in injury time to help India salvage a 1-1 draw against Bangladesh in their second game of the SAFF Football Championship here Tuesday.
Bale reveals Ronaldo was major factor in Madrid move
Gareth Bale has stated that the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid was one of the reasons why he joined the Liga giant and added that he’s looking forward to playing alongside the Portugal star.
Female athlete breaks record with Cuba to US swim
By Suzanne Presto
BCB elections by first week of October, says Hassan
BCB president Nazmul Hassan has said the board’s elections, which have been much delayed, will be completed by the first week of October at the latest. It has been 39 days since the Supreme Court of Bangladesh ruled in favour…
Serena beats Stephens, joins Li in US Open quarters
Defending champion Serena Williams won her much-anticipated US Open showdown with Sloane Stephens while Li Na avenged a painful loss in Rome to join the world number one in the last eight.
America at new low as Murray, Djokovic, ease through
American men’s tennis slumped to an historic Grand Slam low on a sweltering at the US Open as Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray remained on course for a blockbuster semi-final.
Real fans flock to welcome record signing Bale
MADRID – Thousands of Real Madrid fans flocked to the Bernabeu to welcome Gareth Bale on Monday after the nine-times European champions sealed the purchase of the Wales winger from Tottenham Hotspur for what the London club said was a…
SAFF Championship – Bangladesh unperformed in Nepal’s win
Anil Gurung gets the led in the game while Bharat Khawas makes it two as Nepal beats Bangladesh in the opening game of the tournament.
Saqlain to join Bangladesh for NZ series
Saqlain Mushtaq has confirmed his return to Bangladesh as the team’s spin bowling consultant later this month. The former Pakistan offspinner will continue the 100-day contract with the Bangladesh Cricket Board for 2013, which saw him accompany the side to…
Madrid, Barca look to maintain perfect starts
Real Madrid and Barcelona will be looking to maintain their 100 percent starts to the Liga season when they face tough tests against Athletic Bilbao and Valencia on Sunday.
Club limbo stunts English players: Hodgson
England manager Roy Hodgson believes young English players are being harmed by Premier League clubs who do not play them but are fearful of letting them leave. A study produced by the Guardian newspaper last month revealed that only 33…
‘Unlucky’ Mourinho unhappy with Super Cup defeat
Jose Mourinho has insisted he is ‘unlucky’ after ten-man Chelsea lost 5-4 on penalties to Pep Guardiola’s Bayern Munich in the UEFA Super Cup final in Prague.
Intelligent, efficient and sustainable use of water on golf courses
A wireless system capable of optimally irrigating golf courses promises not only better-cared for greens and fairways but substantial savings in water usage as well. In fact, the EU-funded WaterGolf project, which kicked off in January 2013, could end up…
SAFF analysis – head to head: Nepal versus Bangladesh
The record is against Host Nepal when it comes to the performance against Bangladesh. In their 19 meetings, Nepal had won only four times and drew twice match while visitors with 13 victories are superior against home. The record in…
Mourinho and Guardiola to renew their rivalry in Super Cup
Coaches Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola will renew their rivalry on Friday as Europa League champions Chelsea face Champions League winners Bayern Munich in the Uefa Super Cup in Prague.
US Open 2013: Britain’s Dan Evans though to third round
By Piers Newbery
Div III Football: Khilgaon blank Matuail
Khilgaon Football Academy blanked Matuail Udayan Sangsad by two goals to nil in the day’s second match of the Super Sign Cables Third Division Football League at the Bir Sreshtho Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium on Wednesday.
Real Madrid agree personal terms with Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale has agreed personal terms at Real Madrid ahead of his world-record move from Tottenham.
Barcelona win record 11th Super Cup
Barcelona won a record 11th Spanish Super Cup on away goals as they drew 0-0 with Atletico Madrid after Lionel Messi’s late penalty miss.
By Piers Newbery
Bangladeshi Goalie Sohil ruled out from SAFF
Bangladesh goalkeeper Sohil, Shahidul Alam will be heading back towards home tomorrow after failing to get fit and their’s no sign of getting fit ahead of the tournament.
Barcelona wait on Messi for Super Cup decider
Barcelona will give Lionel Messi every opportunity to prove his fitness ahead of their Spanish Super Cup second-leg match against Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night.
Injured Shakib sidelined for up to four weeks
Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh allrounder, is likely to miss the beginning of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League with a hairline fracture to his thumb, which could put him out of cricket for three to four weeks.
Bangladesh cricketers deny corruption charges in BPL
Two Bangladesh cricketers declared their innocence on Tuesday after confirming they were among those charged with match-fixing following a probe earlier this month by the sport’s world body.
Nadal keeps rolling on the hardcourt
By Larry Fine
Juventus confirms interest in Zuniga
Juventus director general Beppe Marotta has confirmed the club’s interest in signing Napoli wing back Juan Camilo Zuniga.