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Brazil face Japan in knockout test today

NEW YORK, June 28 (Agencies): Brazil's World Cup Round of 32 meeting with Japan on Monday (as per BST) comes with the chance for revenge for Carlo Ancelotti's squad and a test of how far he has taken his team since a Tokyo collapse early in his tenure.The five-times world...

World Cup knockout stage set as 32-team battle begins

After 72 games were played to eliminate just 12 of the 48 teams at the largest-ever World Cup, the knockout phase is finally set to begin, reports Reuters.All of the pre-tournament favorites (France, Spain, England, Argentina) made it through, and a few surprise sides are through, too.Cape Verde, in their...

Messi first in WC history to score seven straight

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 28 (AP): Lionel Messi didn't have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.Argentina's superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute.Messi made it seven straight while extending the all-time men's World Cup scoring record with his 19th goal...

England sink Panama to top group

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 28 (Reuters): Jude Bellingham dragged England out of a rainy New Jersey grind on Sunday (as per BST), scoring one goal and creating another for Harry Kane as Thomas Tuchel's side beat Panama 2-0 to top Group L and avoid a nervy route through the...

Coca-Cola Bangladesh extends partnership with BCB

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Coca-Cola Bangladesh on Sunday announced the renewal of their partnership, reaffirming a shared commitment to supporting cricket and strengthening engagement with fans across the country, reports BSS.The agreement was signed at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the presence of senior representatives from both organisations.Through...

Reckless Bangladesh collapse for 140 against Zimbabwe in one-off Test

Bangladesh squandered a promising position with a dramatic batting collapse to be bowled out for just 140 in their first innings on the opening day of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Sunday, reports BSS.After slipping to 36-2, Bangladesh appeared to have steadied the innings through...

ETPL key to Ireland's next leap after landmark win over India, says CI chief

Cricket Ireland (CI) has been buoyed by the team's stunning upset win over India, the world's No. 1-ranked T20I side and reigning world champions. The board has now set itself bigger goals, reports Cricbuzz."Well, it's obviously our first victory against India, so that's a very, very significant milestone. It's something...

Wissa double fires DR Congo to 1st WC win and England showdown

ATLANTA, June 27 (Reuters): Striker Yoane Wissa netted twice as the Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup knockouts after fighting their way back from a halftime deficit to win 3-1 against Uzbekistan on Saturday and set up a last-32 meeting with England.It was the first World Cup win...

Tigresses suffer narrow defeat to South Africa despite late fight

Bangladesh suffered a narrow defeat at their final group stage match in this year's Women's T20 World Cup campaign against South Africa, which secured a four-wicket win with four balls to spare at Lord's on Sunday, reports BSS.Defending a modest 117, Bangladesh pushed the contest to the final over before...

Colombia top group after goalless draw with Portugal

MIAMI, June 27 (Reuters): Portugal and Colombia played out an entertaining 0-0 draw in their final World Cup Group K game on Saturday as Colombia topped the standings and Portugal finished second to join them in the last 32.Colombia dominated the opening stages but Portugal bounced back after the hydration...