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End of an era as Messi prepares to hang up Argentina boots

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:47:10 +0600

Lionel Messi will pull on Argentina's sky blue-and-white jersey for the last time on Tuesday and enjoy an emotional farewell in front of his adoring fans in a stadium with a name to match his legacy: Monumental. Some 85,000 Argentina fans will be on hand to watch the 39-year-old idol perform his wizardry in a friendly against Benin that brings down the curtain on his 21-year international... Details

Hasan Mahmud: Test cricket momentum turning for Bangladesh

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:17:10 +0600

Fast-rising pace bowler Hasan Mahmud said on Monday Bangladesh's upward trajectory has made a place in the World Test Championship final a realistic dream for his team. Bangladesh are fourth in the World Test Championship standings after a shock nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin in August, a result that highlighted the strides made by a side long regarded as Test underachievers.... Details

France roar back in Nations League as Italy beat Turkey

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:15:36 +0600

Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while Italy continued their resurgence with victory over Turkey. Dodi Lukebakio's first-half strike had Belgium on track for a first competitive victory over France since 1981, but Zinedine Zidane turned to his star-studded bench and the hosts produced a devastating late surge.... Details

Coco Gauff calls out online racism following China open video review

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:09:44 +0600

American tennis star Coco Gauff said Tuesday she faced an "insane" amount of online racist abuse after defeating Chinese teenager Sun Xinran in a match that included a video review. During Monday's China Open match against 16-year-old Sun Xinran in Beijing, the former US Open champion requested a video review over flickering LED lights, prompting some boos from the crowd. "Hey everyone, you... Details

Ebadot's strategy to combat UAE heat

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:01:39 +0600

Bangladesh fast bowler Ebadot Hossain stressed the importance of starting preparations well before the match day in a bid to combat the extreme heat of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Bangladesh are now in Dubai to play a two-day warm-up match against the UAE as part of their preparation for the one-off Test against Afghanistan. Abu Dhabi, however, will host the Test match. But the heat... Details

Bangladesh U19 Women’s suffer defeat in last ball tragedy

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:58:41 +0600

Bangladesh Under-19 Women’s team tasted a heartbreaking four-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in the last-ball thriller in a Tri-nation series in Faisalabad Pakistan today. The defeat came after they beat hosts Pakistan U19 Women’s team by 30 runs in the first match. Opting to bat first, Bangladesh amassed 119-7 in their 20-over allocation with captain Sadia Islam... Details

Bangladesh warm up well ahead of Afghanistan Test

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:56:06 +0600

Bangladesh prepared them well ahead of the Afghanistan Test with a two-day match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which ended in a draw at the ICC Academy Oval in Dubai. ... Details

Kane and Bellingham driving England forward after World Cup pain

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:40:36 +0600

Harry Kane is set to equal England's appearance record with his 125th cap against the Czech Republic on Tuesday as the striker looks to build on his flourishing partnership with "scary" Jude Bellingham Details

Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:45:46 +0600

Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions Details

Battling Djokovic stuns top seed Zverev at China Open

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:57:01 +0600

Novak Djokovic rolled back the years to oust Alexander Zverev from the China Open on Sunday, beating the top seed 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to set up a blockbuster semi-final with Daniil Medvedev Details

Coach Jesus: Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:25:49 +0600

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the squad if he wishes, despite walking out on his team-mates, said national team coach Jorge Jesus on Sunday Details

Ireland players wear black armbands, refuse handshakes with Israel in 1-1 draw

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:44:47 +0600

Ireland players wore black armbands and bowed their heads during Israel's national anthem to protest Israel's actions in Gaza before the two teams drew 1-1 in a tense Nations League soccer match on Sunday Details

Portugal move into Nations League knockout stage, Germany held

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:36:19 +0600

Portugal became the first team to reach the quarter-finals of the Nations League when they beat Norway 2-1 on Sunday, but Jurgen Klopp's Germany were frustrated by Greece Details

Verstappen wins Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:43:27 +0600

Red Bull's Max Verstappen took his first win of the season at a chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday that only started on the second attempt 1hr 40min late because of rain Details

Asian Games close in Japan after records, rancour and rain

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:16:10 +0600

The Asian Games in Japan closed on Sunday after a fortnight lit up by record-smashing young stars but marred by mishaps, mediocre crowds and accusations of mismanagement Details

Argentina hit Burkina Faso for seven ahead of Messi farewell

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:52:04 +0600

Argentina produced another dominant attacking display, thrashing Burkina Faso 7-0 at the Monumental Stadium on Sunday to register back-to-back victories in their FIFA international friendlies ahead of Lionel Messi’s farewell appearance on home soil Details

Sullivan becomes youngest US goalscorer in 3-0 rout of Mexico

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:19:51 +0600

Cavan Sullivan became the youngest goalscorer in United States history at just 17 years and five days as the USA swept arch-rivals Mexico aside 3-0 in a friendly international in Arizona on Sunday Details

Fernandes hails Portugal's 'greatest symbol' Ronaldo, calls for unity

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:13:31 +0600

Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing icon despite walking out on the squad this week after finding out he would not start a match Details

Pretorius smashes Gayle's T20 record score

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:39:31 +0600

Lhuan-dre Pretorius hit 188 not out off 79 deliveries in Bloemfontein to break Chris Gayle's record score in the T20 format Details

Liton rejects resignation calls after Bangladesh’s Asian Games failure

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:13:08 +0600

Bangladesh captain Liton Das has ruled out resigning from the captaincy after the team’s Asian Games campaign ended without a medal Details

World No.1 Rybakina ousted by world No. 118 in China Open second round

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:46:16 +0600

World No.1 Elena Rybakina could not regroup and fell to 118th-ranked Alina Charaeva in the second round of the China Open on Saturday in Beijing Details

Brazil shine on Selecao's first visit to India

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:24:48 +0600

Five-time World Cup winners Brazil showed glimpses of their class in a 4-0 win over India in a rare football friendly between the two nations in Kolkata on Saturday Details

Spain break down Czechs as England hammer Croatia in Nations League

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:52:59 +0600

World Cup winners Spain were made to work for a 3-1 win against the Czech Republic in the Nations League on Saturday while England sparkled in thrashing Croatia 7-0 Details

How many more humiliations before BFF wakes up?

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:26:20 +0600

Bangladesh return from Asean Cup without a point after three defeats; former coaches and players question tactics, player development and BFF planning as federation promises ‘important decisions’ Details

Japan Olympic chief says 'lot more' athletes at Asian Games than expected

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:06:47 +0600

Japan's Olympic chief admitted Saturday that "a lot more" athletes and officials came to the Asian Games than the host nation had expected, leading to a shortage of beds Details

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win Asian Games cricket gold

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:47:59 +0600

India beat their fierce rivals Pakistan by 19 runs on Saturday to win Asian Games cricket gold after a pulsating final in front of a small but raucous crowd in Nagoya, Japan Details

Maketa named national cricket team assistant coach

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:14:48 +0600

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Malibongwe Maketa as assistant coach of the Bangladesh national men's cricket team on Friday for the coming two years Details

Bangladesh beat Thailand, finish 7th in Asian Games hockey

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:43:52 +0600

Bangladesh finished seventh in the Asian Games men's hockey competition after beating Thailand 3-0 in the 5th-8th classification match at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Japan Saturday Details

Bangladesh denied bronze after 63-run defeat to Sri Lanka

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:03:27 +0600

Bangladesh cricket remained medal-less in the Asian Games for the first time after the cricket discipline was introduced in the multi-sport event Details

De Bruyne double sinks Turkey, Lewandowski hits treble in Poland rout

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:22:33 +0600

Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium cruised to a 3-0 victory over Turkey, while veteran striker Robert Lewandowski netted a hat-trick to inspire Poland to a 6-0 thrashing of Romania in the Nations League on Friday Details

France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:47:48 +0600

Michael Olise scored another superb goal but France were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy on Friday in Zinedine Zidane's first home game since being appointed coach of Les Bleus Details

Vinicius-led Brazil take on India in historic Kolkata friendly

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:55:19 +0600

Carlo Ancelotti’s star-studded Brazil are ready to take centre stage in Kolkata on Saturday when they face India for the first time in a senior international fixture Details

City confirm appeal after Premier League charges verdict

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:54:11 +0600

Manchester City confirmed on Friday that it had launched a "comprehensive appeal" after an independent commission ruled the club had broken Premier League financial rules Details

Bangladesh women secure maiden Asian Games hockey win to finish ninth

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:23:45 +0600

Bangladesh women’s hockey team finished ninth in the Asian Games after edging Singapore 2-1 in a penalty shootout in the ninth-12th place playoff at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Japan Friday Details

FA says Man City case has major implications for soccer integrity

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:34:39 +0600

The Football Association said Friday that a ruling against Manchester City over major financial violations has significant implications for the integrity of soccer and that it is reviewing the decision Details

Messi finalises acquisition of second Spanish lower league club

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:49:38 +0600

Argentina icon Lionel Messi has officially acquired Eldense, a Spanish second-division club announced Thursday Details

Ronaldo's Portugal future in doubt after walkout

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:58:15 +0600

The international future of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo hung in the balance after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad after learning that he would not start the game against Denmark on Thursday Details

Klopp earns first Germany win as Portugal progresses without Ronaldo

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:09:54 +0600

Jürgen Klopp secured his first victory as Germany coach, while Portugal advanced with a convincing win over Denmark without veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo in the Nations League on Thursday Details

City sponsor Etihad says considering legal action against Premier League

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:52:47 +0600

UAE airline Etihad, Manchester City's main sponsor, has said it is considering legal action against the Premier League after the bombshell ruling against the English football giant over Premier League financial rule breaches Details

Dooley urges Bangladesh to learn from ASEAN Cup setback

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:14:15 +0600

Bangladesh head coach Thomas Dooley has urged his players to learn from their inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign, saying the gulf in quality, physicality and football development was exposed in Thursday’s crushing 9-2 defeat to Indonesia in Jakarta Details

Bangladesh end ASEAN Cup campaign with 9-2 defeat to Indonesia

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:58:24 +0600

Bangladesh concluded their inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign with a crushing 9-2 defeat to Indonesia in their final Group A match at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday Details

Guardiola backs City after club found guilty of financial violations

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:23:41 +0600

Pep Guardiola has reaffirmed his support for Manchester City after the club was found guilty of dozens of financial violations committed during his time as manager Details

Swiss federation withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA presidency bid

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:12:52 +0600

Switzerland's soccer federation withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino's campaign for another term as FIFA president on Wednesday, citing concerns over the credibility and governance of world soccer's governing body Details

Bangladesh take on Indonesia in final ASEAN Cup group game

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:51:03 +0600

Bangladesh will look to end their inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign on a positive note when they face hosts Indonesia in their final Group A match at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta today Details

Argentina open new chapter with stunning 4-0 rout of Bolivia

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:55:35 +0600

Argentina began life after Lionel Messi with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Bolivia in Cordoba on Wednesday, making an impressive start to a new international cycle following the 2026 World Cup Details

Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:44:05 +0600

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Wednesday that he had left the team's training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the striker would be dropped for their next match Details

City scandal risks damage to Premier League's booming brand

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:45:26 +0600

The Premier League has won a lengthy legal battle with Manchester City over financial impropriety, but the consequences could leave lasting damage for a league that has long since become the envy of world football Details

Asian Games: Mustafizur’s costly over ends Bangladesh’s gold hopes

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:24:42 +0600

Bangladesh’s hopes of winning the men’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games ended on Thursday after Pakistan beat them by six wickets in a rain-shortened semifinal Details

David Hemp named Bangladesh women's team head coach

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:20:56 +0600

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed David Hemp as the head coach of the women's national team for the coming two years Details

Joty to lead Bangladesh women's team in maiden Australia tour

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:10:01 +0600

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming Australia tour with Nigar Sultana Joty continuing as the captain of the side Details

BCB decides to explore untapped cricket talents in hills

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:19 +0600

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to explore untapped cricket talents in three southeastern hill districts (CHT) as the rugged terrain and lack of infrastructure visibly kept the sport beyond reach of many youngsters in the region, officials said. “The board is mulling ways to onboard more players from ethnic minority communities into mainstream cricket system,” BCB... Details

Nagoya mayor says sorry for Asian Games 'inconveniences'

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:43:19 +0600

Nagoya's mayor apologised to athletes on Wednesday for "inconveniences" at the Asian Games in the Japanese city following a string of complaints Details

Brazil football clubs face massive sponsorship blow from betting ban

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:30:22 +0600

Brazil's powerhouse football clubs are reeling after a ban on sports betting companies, their biggest sponsors, which has left multi-million dollar deals in limbo Details

Coaches selected for six D3 Trophy teams

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:08:27 +0600

The six teams in Bangladesh’s new D3 Trophy selected their coaching staff through a management draft in Dhaka on Tuesday, two days after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) formally announced the tournament Details

FIFA accuses UEFA of 'misinformation' campaign in bid for World Cup papers

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:21:31 +0600

FIFA has accused European football's governing body UEFA of a "misinformation" campaign in its bid to access documents related to Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off parts of the World Cup Details

Albert becomes youngest US scorer in 4-2 win over Chile

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:43 +0600

Mathis Albert became the youngest-ever US goal-scorer and fellow teen Julian Hall netted in back-to-back games as Mauricio Pochettino's side beat Chile 4-2 in a friendly international Tuesday at St Louis Details

Yamal brace inspires Spain to Croatia romp, England down Czechs

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:37:33 +0600

Lamine Yamal netted a brace as world champions Spain continued their winning start to the UEFA Nations League with a 4-1 success in Seville against Croatia on Tuesday, while Harry Kane scored as England won in the Czech Republic Details

Premier League confirms City guilty of serious financial breaches

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:23:30 +0600

Manchester City have been found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules over a nine-season period between 2009 and 2018, it was confirmed on Tuesday Details

Infantino ready to increase funding for all 211 members

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:14:01 +0600

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has opened the door to substantial increases in funding for the world governing body's 211 members, with the FIFA Council set to consider additional payments at its meeting on October 15. In a letter sent to the presidents of FIFA's six continental confederations on Monday, and seen by Agence Frannce-Presse, Infantino said he would support "the greatest level of... Details

Manchester City's Premier League charges: What comes next?

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:12:58 +0600

Manchester City's fate in a legal battle with the Premier League is yet to be sealed, but reports they have been found guilty on widespread financial misconduct has sparked speculation of what comes next. The dominant Premier League force for more than a decade, swingeing sanctions against City would send shockwaves through English football. Rival clubs are set to launch their own legal... Details

Ruthless An makes history to retain Asian Games badminton crown

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:10:18 +0600

South Korea's badminton world number one An Se-young became the first woman to win two Asian Games singles titles after dominating Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-9 in Tuesday's final. The reigning Olympic and world champion, who has not lost a match since March, gave another ruthless display in Nagoya to defend the Asian Games title she won three years ago in Hangzhou. It was the... Details

Bangladesh move to semi-final after rain ruins match against Malaysia

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:04:23 +0600

Bangladesh secured a spot in the men's cricket semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Games after heavy rain washed out their quarterfinal against Malaysia without a ball being bowled today. The match was abandoned before the toss as persistent rain continued to disrupt the cricket schedule at Korogi Sports Park in Nagoya, Japan. Bangladesh secured their place in the last four based on their higher... Details

Dooley pleased with Bangladesh's response despite Singapore defeat

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:32:57 +0600

Bangladesh head coach Thomas Dooley was pleased with his side's response to their heavy defeat against Malaysia despite suffering a narrow 1-0 loss to Singapore in their second Group A match of the FIFA Asean Cup 2026 in Jakarta on Monday. Harhys Stewart's 35th-minute header proved decisive at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, but Bangladesh produced a much-improved performance after their 3-0... Details

Bangladesh fight hard but fall 1-0 to Singapore

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:52:25 +0600

Bangladesh suffered a 1-0 defeat to Singapore in their second Group A match of the FIFA Asean Cup 2026 at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday Details

Football Leaks and the hacker behind Manchester City’s charges

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:11:36 +0600

The reported finding that Manchester City breached almost all of the 115 Premier League financial rules brought the long-running Football Leaks saga back into the spotlight — and once again drew attention to Rui Pinto, the Portuguese computer enthusiast whose disclosures helped trigger investigations into the club’s finances. Pinto launched Football Leaks in 2015, operating under... Details

Hasan, Khaled fire Kent back into County Championship top tier

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:07:15 +0600

Bangladesh fast bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Syed Khaled Ahmed played key roles in Kent’s late-season surge as the English county side secured promotion to Division One of the County Championship. Kent sealed second place in Division Two following the completion of their final-round fixture, earning an immediate return to the top tier after finishing bottom of the second division last... Details

Cricket Australia chair steps down after BBL backlash

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:02:02 +0600

Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird announced he was standing down on Monday amid a backlash over the partial privatisation of the Big Bash Twenty20 competition Details

BCB unveils annual domestic competition spanning three formats

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:24:17 +0600

The Bangladesh Cricket Board unveiled a new three-format domestic tournament that will bring together T20, 50-over and four-day cricket under a single competition in an effort to increase interest in the country’s domestic game Details

Milestone man Kohli's 139 powers India to big ODI win over West Indies

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:04:45 +0600

Virat Kohli hit a record-extending 55th one-day international century after reaching 15,000 runs to lead India to a dominant eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the series opener on Sunday Details

Greece stun Klopp's Germany as Ireland show sorrow for Gaza

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:45:50 +0600

Substitute Dimitrios Kourbelis gave Greece a shock 1-0 Nations League win away to Germany on Sunday as Ireland's players wore black armbands for their match against Israel Details

Dooley wants win as Bangladesh face Singapore in Asean Cup today

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:30:19 +0600

Bangladesh national football team face Singapore in their second FIFA Asean Cup 2026 fixture at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, today Details

Messi on target again but Miami downed by Columbus

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:44:53 +0600

Lionel Messi scored a brilliant equalizer but could not prevent Inter Miami suffering a costly 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer on Sunday Details

Cavan Sullivan makes USA debut at 16 after brothers’ Bangladesh stint

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:38:44 +0600

Cavan Sullivan has made his United States senior international debut, adding another chapter to a remarkable football story that recently saw his twin brothers represent and win a title with Bangladesh at the U-20 level. The 16-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder started for the USA in their 4-1 victory over Peru in Orlando on Saturday, two days before his 17th birthday. His debut made him... Details

Mbappe diagnosed with knee hyperextension injury, out for two weeks

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:05:56 +0600

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been diagnosed with a hyperextension injury to the posterior capsule of his left knee, the Spanish club said Saturday Details

Tuchel to 'keep pushing' England to reach Spain's level

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:31:32 +0600

Thomas Tuchel remains convinced England can get over the line against the world's best despite seeing his side blow a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday Details

India may send second-string side to SAFF Championship

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:12:21 +0600

India are set to prioritise two international friendlies against New Zealand in November over the SAFF Championship in Dhaka, with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) planning to send its senior team to New Zealand, according to reports Details

Modric shines for Croatia as Pohjanpalo hits hat-trick in Finland rout

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:36:24 +0600

Luka Modric marked his return to international action with a stunning solo goal as Croatia defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in their UEFA Nations League Group A3 opener at Fortuna Arena in Prague on Sunday Details

Spain beat England 3-2 in Nations League to extend unbeaten run

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:40:30 +0600

World champions Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 in an entertaining Nations League encounter at Wembley on Saturday, denying the hosts a cathartic win after their painful World Cup exit Details

Kohli says 2027 World Cup will be his last for India

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:44:09 +0600

Virat Kohli has confirmed that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his final World Cup appearance for India, saying he is determined to give everything to help the team win the title Details

Bangladesh to face Malaysia in Asian Games cricket quarterfinals

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:41:28 +0600

Bangladesh learned their opponent for the Asian Games 2026 cricket quarterfinals after Malaysia’s final Group B preliminary-round match against Oman was washed out by rain on Saturday Details

City found guilty of Premier League charges, set to appeal: Reports

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:04:25 +0600

Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations, according to reports on Friday, in a ruling that will send shockwaves through English football Details

Rodri confident in Man City innocence despite reported charges

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:39:02 +0600

Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri backed the club to ultimately win a legal battle with the Premier League despite reports on Friday that the English giants have been found guilty on 114 charges Details

'I felt embarrassed': Japan eSports whizz-kid, 11, wins Asian Games gold

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:04:40 +0600

Japan's 11-year-old eSports prodigy Yuki Kurihara said he was "embarrassed" after winning Asian Games gold on Saturday by thrashing a series of opponents up to three times his age Details

Jinnat accorded reception after Asian Games bronze

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:39:36 +0600

Wushu athlete Jinnat Akter received a warm reception at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport early Saturday after returning home with a long-awaited bronze medal from the women’s 52kg event at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan Details

Mancini finds positives in Italy loss, accepts fans' jeers

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:39:57 +0600

Roberto Mancini accepted boos from Italy fans as a normal part of the game but insisted there were positives to take from a 2-0 defeat to Belgium on his return as head coach Details

Bangladesh beat Indonesia for second straight Asian Games hockey win

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:40:26 +0600

Bangladesh secured their second consecutive victory in the Asian Games 2026 hockey competition after defeating Indonesia 3-1 in their Pool A match at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Japan on Saturday Details

Mbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane wins on France debut

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:43:53 +0600

Zinedine Zidane's debut as France coach was overshadowed by an injury to captain Kylian Mbappe in a 1-0 win away to Turkey on Friday, while Roberto Mancini's first game back in charge of Italy ended in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium Details

Rayan header salvages 1-1 draw between Brazil and Australia

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:18:22 +0600

A last minute header from Brazilian substitute Rayan salvaged a 1-1 draw with Australia in a thrilling international friendly in Townsville on Friday Details

Bashundhara SuperGolf opens in Dhaka

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:51:12 +0600

Bashundhara SuperGolf, a new sports and entertainment facility, was officially inaugurated in Dhaka on Thursday, with the venue aiming to make golf more accessible while offering a wider range of recreational and social activities. Located near Madani Avenue, the facility was inaugurated at a ceremony attended by Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, Sanvir Bashundhara Group Chairman... Details

Asian Games 2026: Imranur bows out in 100m semifinal

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:46:35 +0600

Bangladesh's fastest sprinter Imranur Rahman bowed out of the men's 100m at the Asian Games 2026 after finishing seventh in the first semifinal heat in Japan on Friday Details

Bangladesh beat Guatemala in Chess Olympiad

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:59:46 +0600

Bangladesh's open team defeated Guatemala 3.5-0.5 in the eighth round of the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan Details

Top four European football leagues call for FIFA reform

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:52:27 +0600

The four main European football leagues -- the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A and Germany's Bundesliga -- called on Friday for a reform of FIFA Details

Three Bangladesh debuts overshadowed by Malaysia defeat

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:11:20 +0600

Bangladesh kicked off their FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign with a 3-0 defeat to Malaysia at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Friday Details

Farhaan to make debut as Bangladesh make six changes against Malaysia

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:12:23 +0600

Thomas Dooley made six changes to his second starting XI in charge of Bangladesh for their FIFA ASEAN Cup opener against Malaysia on Friday, handing Farhaan Ali Wahid his international debut Details

Harimoto hails new era as Japan dethrone China's table tennis kings

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:54:43 +0600

Tomokazu Harimoto said Japan had overcome their inferiority complex after ending table tennis powerhouse China's 32-year run as Asian Games men's team champions in a nail-biting final Details

Women’s hockey team secure historic Asian Games point after thrilling draw

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:19:27 +0600

Bangladesh national women’s hockey team earned their first-ever point in their Asian Games debut after holding Kazakhstan to a thrilling 3-3 draw in Gifu, Japan on Friday Details

Argentina coach says Messi deserves to go out on own terms

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:39:11 +0600

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said on Thursday that next month's friendly against Benin in Buenos Aires will give Lionel Messi the chance "to say goodbye the way he wants to" Details

Klopp denied on Germany debut as Portugal win in Nations League

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:08:54 +0600

Jurgen Klopp was denied a winning start to his reign as Germany coach when Cody Gakpo scored a late equaliser to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday, while reigning champions Portugal saw off Wales Details

Wellalage and Mendis star as Sri Lanka level England ODI series

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:54:34 +0600

Dunith Wellalage took three wickets after captain Kusal Mendis hit a fine century as Sri Lanka beat England by 16 runs at Headingley on Thursday to level a three-match one-day international series at 1-1 Details

Asian Games 2026: Imranur reaches 100m semi-finals

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:43:26 +0600

Bangladesh sprinter Imranur Rahman reached the Asian Games 100-metre semi-finals on Thursday after finishing fourth in his heat Details