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Barcelona and Juventus confirm Arthur, Pjanic swap deal
MADRID – Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo will join Juventus at the end of the current season, with Miralem Pjanic moving in the opposite direction, the two clubs announced on Monday. Barcelona said they had paid 60 million euros ($67.4m) plus…
BFF takes proactive approach for women’s football
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football (BFF) has taken a proactive approach to continue for the development of women’s football in Bangladesh, according to an article received from Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) today afternoon. Amidst the concerning COVID-19 pandemic, which saw…
Women’s cricketers to be added in BCB corona app next week
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to add the women cricketers in their COVID-19 WELLNESS app, which was introduced to monitor the health and mental well-being of players during the ongoing pandemic. BCB’s Manager Management Information System…
Pakistan and England cricketers pass latest virus tests
SOUTHAMPTON, England — The England and Pakistan cricket squads passed their latest coronavirus tests. All 20 players and 11 staff in the Pakistan squad have tested negative for COVID-19 since arriving on Sunday, the England and Wales Cricket Board said…
Australia postpone Zimbabwe one-day series in August
Australia on Tuesday postponed the one-day international series against Zimbabwe in August, the latest sporting fixtures to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic.
BCB cynical to host Women’s U19 WC in scheduled time
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is not so hopeful to host maiden Women’s Under-19 World Cup in scheduled time due to the outbreak of Covid-19. The first edition of the tournament was slated to be held in February-March…
Booters urge BFF boss to take steps to retrieve their money from clubs
DHAKA – The national booters in a exchange of view meeting with Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Kazi Mohammad Salahuddin urged the BFF boss to take proper step about retrieving their remaining contractual money from the clubs of the Bangladesh…
FA Cup: Arsenal vs Man City, Man United vs Chelsea in last 4
LONDON — The two most successful teams in the FA Cup have avoided each other in the semifinals after Sunday’s draw. Arsenal, a 13-time champion, will play Manchester City, and 12-time winner Manchester United faces Chelsea. The matches will take…
I’m well but not tested negative: Mashrafe
Dhaka — Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza ruled out a rumour regarding being to be negative in coronavirus test. He confirmed that he is doing well but not tested negative yet. Mashrafe is tested positive for coronavirus on June…
Windies coach Simmons in short-term self-isolation
West Indies coach Phil Simmons is in short-term self-isolation after being allowed to attend the funeral of his father-in-law and has since twice tested negative for coronavirus, team chiefs said Sunday.
Jamal, Sabina feel proud & honor
DHAKA – Both Jamal Bhuyan and Sabina Khatun the captain of their respective Bangladesh national football team feels very proud and honor after the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) made them brand ambassadors of country’s grassroots football. “I just want to…
Bangladesh plans ‘series by series’ to thrive in Test cricket
DHAKA —Bangladesh is expected chose to stick to some small plan as part of their strategy to thrive in the Test cricket, a format in which they often find them in vulnerable state. The Tigers basically want to plan for…
Indonesia officially announces 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup venues
JAKARTA – The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has officially picked six out of the 10 potential sports stadiums on the shortlist for the forthcoming 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup to be staged in the country, an official has said.…
Man City will give ‘exceptional’ Liverpool guard of honour
Pep Guardiola on Saturday confirmed that his Manchester City side will give new Premier League champions Liverpool a guard of honour when they meet next week.
BFF lauds Sports Minister Russell’s kind acts
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) lauded State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russell MP for his generosity shown towards the hapless athletes as well as the poor people, a BFF congratulatory message said today. The State…
Coronavirus: Mashrafe doing well
Former Bangladesh captain Masrhafe Bin Mortaza, who tested positive for coronavirus a week ago, is doing well and not suffering from any health complications, his family said. Masrahfe’s test result came on June 20 and he has since been in…
A Tour de France like no other
Cycling’s Tour de France should have embarked from the Mediterranean city of Nice this weekend, but the two-month coronavirus delay will heighten the drama on a “unique edition”, race organiser Christian Prudhomme has told AFP.
FIFA approves $1.5 billion coronavirus relief fund for world football
LAUSANNE – FIFA is to make available $1.5 billion in grants and loans as a relief fund to help associations impacted by the coronavirus, world football’s governing body announced on Thursday. Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, said the relief fund…
West Indies coach Simmons has no worries over Holder’ niggle’
LONDON – West Indies coach Phil Simmons had no qualms over the fitness of Jason Holder after the captain played a restricted role on the final day of his side’s first warm-up match ahead of next month’s Test series against…
Bangladesh celebrates 20 years of Test Status
Dhaka – Bangladesh completed the 20th year of getting Test status today (Friday). On this day in 2000, the country achieved historic recognition from International Cricket Council (ICC) as the 10th Test playing nation. Earlier, Bangladesh upheld their claim for…
FIFA approves $1.5 billion coronavirus relief fund
FIFA is to make available $1.5 billion in grants and loans as a relief fund to help associations impacted by the coronavirus, world football’s governing body announced on Thursday.
I have to take more responsibility now: Akbar
DHAKA – Bangladesh World Cup winning Under-19 captain Akbar Ali felt he now has to take more responsibility after he was selected as one of the 20 cricketers who could dominate the next decade. The cricket monthly magazine of ESPNcricinfo…
All Blacks, Kangaroos discuss union, league hybrid match
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Rugby has confirmed it is in talks over a hybrid match between the All Blacks and Australia’s national rugby league team, the Kangaroos. Chief executive Mark Robinson told reporters in New Zealand on…
BCB introduces app to monitor cricketers’ health
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has introduced an app to monitor the physical health and mental well-being of cricketers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 WELLNESS app has been customised using the EDGE10 sports analytics software to track…
Connor to be first female MCC president
Former England women’s captain Clare Connor is to become the first female president of Marylebone Cricket Club in its 233-year history.
Mashrafe’s brother now infected with Covid-19
The younger brother of former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has been infected with coronavirus. The development comes a few days after the former captain was diagnosed with Covid-19. Golam Mortaza Swapan, father of Mashrafe, confirmed that his younger son…
Mother of national footballer Abdul Gaffar dies
Rahima Khatun, mother of former national footballer cum former BFF member Abdul Gaffar, passed away on Wednesday at Shomorita hospital in the capital. She was 85. She left behind five sons, three daughter and large number of admirers to mourn her death. Rahima…
I regret the mistake I made, says Shakib
Bangladesh stalwart Shakib Al Hasan on Wednesday regretted the mistake for what he had to be banned for a tenure of two-year by the International Cricket Council (ICC). He came up with the disclosure in a recent interaction with Indian…
18 Bangladeshi players in CPL T20 draft
DHAKA – A total of 18 Bangladeshi players including two surprising names–Nasum Ahmed and Mehedi Hasan Rana found a place in the players’ draft of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The draft will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) as the six…