A brilliant goal by Afghan recruit Masih Saighani guided Bangladesh champions Dhaka Abahani Limited to beat Nepalese champions Manang Marshyangdi Club in the opening group E match of AFC Cup Football at ANFA Complex in Kathmandu on Wednesday, reports UNB.With the victory, the sky-blue popular Dhanmondi outfit, Abahani, made a...
Read moreWELLINGTON, Apr 03 (AFP): New Zealand opted for experience in a 15-man squad named on Wednesday for this year's cricket World Cup, with rookie Tom Blundell's inclusion as back-up wicketkeeper the only real surprise.The Blacks Caps hope to shed their tag as valiant losers and claim the title after exiting...
Read moreBangladesh all-rounder Mossadek Hossain said on Wednesday that he is still hoping to accomplish the dream of playing in the World Cup, reports Cricbuzz.Mossadek was an integral part of Bangladesh team since he made debut - ODI in 2016 and Test in 2017 - but an eye infection forced him...
Read moreDUBAI, Apr 03 (PTI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday it has sought "closer working relations" with the Interpol, an organisation which facilitates worldwide police cooperation, to widen the scope of its fight against corruption in the sport.The cooperation was discussed during ICC Anti-Corruption Unit General Manger, Alex...
Read moreWOLVERHAMPTON, Apr 03 (AP): Manchester United's ambitions of securing a spot in the Champions League next season were damaged by a 2-1 loss at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Tuesday.United squandered a 13th-minute lead earned through Scott McTominay's first goal for the club, as Wolves responded with a...
Read moreVILAREAL, Spain, Apr 03 (Reuters): Barcelona's Lionel Messi came off the bench in his side's hour of need to inspire the Liga leaders to battle back from 4-2 down in stoppage time to snatch a remarkable 4-4 draw at struggling Villarreal on Tuesday.The Catalans avoided a first league loss since...
Read morePARIS, Apr 03 (AFP): Football legend Pele told Kylian Mbappe on Tuesday that he believes the French World Cup winner can emulate his own achievement of scoring 1,000 career goals.The 78-year-old Brazilian claims to have netted over 1,000 goals in his career, while Mbappe has so far managed 103 in...
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