How Folarin Balogun's accidental USA eligibility created WC hero

INGLEWOOD, Calif., June 13 (Agencies): The United States men's soccer team's 2026 World Cup hopes might hinge on star striker Folarin Balogun, who already scored multiple goals for Team USA in its opening match against Paraguay on Friday.However, Balogun was never supposed to be eligible to play for Team USA...

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Soaring prices cast shadow on record-breaking World Cup

The World Cup 2026 saw thousands of empty seats in just the second match to further raise the controversy surrounding FIFA's ticket prices for the spectacle, report agencies.FIFA reported an attendance of 44,985 for Friday's (as per BST) World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara,...

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Bangladesh seek historic 3-0 sweep against Australia in 3rd ODI

Bangladesh will seek a historical series sweep as they take on Australia in the third and final ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today (Sunday). The match starts at 11 AM, reports BSS.The hosts won the first ODI by 86 runs on DLS method to register their first and only...

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'No one will be spared over Nayeem assault': CMP vows strict actions

Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasan Md Showkat Ali has said strict action will be taken against those involved in the alleged assault and detention of cricketer Nayeem Hasan, reports bdnews24.comOn Saturday, he said no one responsible will be spared.The commissioner visited Nayeem's home in Bahaddarhat's Faridapara around noon on...

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