Bangladesh storm into final
Two brilliant saves by substitute goalkeeper Mohammad Asif guided Bangladesh to the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship'2024, eliminating holders India by 4-3 goals in a tiebreaker in Kathmandu on Monday, reports UNB.Bangladesh will face hosts Nepal in the final tomorrow (Wednesday).The crucial 2nd semifinal match between two neighbouring countries...
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Netizens, colleagues showcase support for Shakib amid 'murder' allegation
At a time when Bangladesh is celebrating its first-ever Test win over Pakistan and overall 20th win in the format, record-breaking all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is standing in a judiciary crossroad - and netizens including his teammates and other celebrities are showcasing support towards him, reports UNB.The former top position...
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Endrick makes Madrid debut
MADRID, Aug 26 (AP): Endrick needed only 10 minutes to make an impression in his debut with Real Madrid.The Brazil teenager replaced Kylian Mbappé late in the match and scored deep into stoppage time to seal Madrid's 3-0 win over Valladolid on Sunday.The goal made Endrick the youngest foreign player...
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Coach Ancelotti unfazed by Mbappé's goal drought, confidence remains high
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he is not concerned about Kylian Mbappé's goal scoring after the forward failed to find the net for a second LaLiga game in a row, reports ESPN.Mbappé joined Madrid on a five-year contract this summer, and opened his account for the club in their...
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Ex-England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76
STOCKHOLM, Aug 26 (AFP): Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, who coached England from 2001 to 2006, died Monday at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his agent said."He passed away peacefully this morning with his family around him at his home," Eriksson's agent Bo Gustavsson told...
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Pakistan, Bangladesh fined for slow over rates in 1st Test
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Aug 26 (AFP): Pakistan and Bangladesh have been fined and docked World Test Championship points over slow over rates during the first Test in Rawalpindi, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Monday.Bangladesh achieved their first victory over Pakistan in 14 Tests with a thumping 10-wicket win on Sunday...
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0 not out off 137 balls- club cricketer plays epic innings
An opening batter in club cricket faced 137 balls for 0 not out in a bizarre match on Saturday, according to BBC Sport.Ian Bestwick helped Darley Abbey Cricket Club's 4th XI finish on 21-4 after 45 overs against Mickleover 3rd XI - 251 runs short of victory.Both teams are at...
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