Bangladesh aim to wrap up series against Nepal today
Bangladesh will face visiting Nepal in the second and final encounter of the 'Mujib Barsho' FIFA International friendly series scheduled to be held today (Tuesday) at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS), reports BSS.After a magnificent 2-0 victory in the first friendly match, high flying home side look forward to wrap up...
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BD football coach Jamie Day tests Covid-19 positive
Bangladesh football team head coach Jamie Day has tested Covid-19 positive, reports UNB.The former Arsenal player tested positive in the routine test carried out on all the players and staff of both Bangladesh and Nepal on Saturday, the day after the hosts' 2-0 win against the visitors. However, all the...
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IPL delivers even in Covid times
NEW DELHI, Nov 16 (Reuters): The robust appeal of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was once again highlighted this year after the world's richest Twenty20 league escaped the economic aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic with only a few minor scratches.The Indian cricket board's (BCCI) league, which has an estimated brand...
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Nadal cruises as Thiem takes revenge against Tsitsipas
LONDON, Nov 16 (AFP): Rafael Nadal launched his bid for a first ATP Finals trophy in style on Sunday, taming in-form Andrey Rublev in straight sets in London after Dominic Thiem beat Stefanos Tsitsipas.The Spanish world number two, chasing the biggest prize missing from his glittering resume, barely broke sweat...
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Belgium shatter England hopes as Italy eye finals
PARIS, Nov 16 (AFP): Belgium ended England's hopes of reaching the Nations League finals with a 2-0 win on Sunday while Italy edged closer to next year's title shake-up.Belgium were just five minutes from joining world champions France at next October's finals when Iceland pulled level at 1-1 with group...
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Bach comes to Tokyo as cheerleader for next year's Olympics
TOKYO, Nov 16 (AP): The IOC and Tokyo Olympic organizers have been shouting the message for months now, that despite the continuing pandemic, the Games will open on July 23, 2021.The volume will be turned up louder on Monday and Tuesday. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will be in...
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Argentine great Javier Mascherano retires
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 16 (Reuters): Argentina's most capped player Javier Mascherano has announced his retirement from football, aged 36.Mascherano, a combative midfielder at River Plate, Corinthians, Liverpool, and Barcelona amongst other clubs, made his surprise announcement after his side Estudiantes lost 1-0 to Argentinos Juniors in a league match on...
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