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France secured their place at 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 4–0 win over Ukraine at Parc des Princes, thanks to a brilliant performance from Kylian Mbappé, who struck twice on his former home ground. With the victory, Les Bleus; finalists in the last two World Cups, confirmed qualification with a match to spare. France dominated early but were ...

Bangladesh strengthened their control over Ireland on the third morning of the Sylhet Test, reaching 447 for four at lunch — a lead of 161 runs in the first innings. The hosts added 111 runs in the session but lost three key wickets, including overnight centurion Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, and Mushfiqur Rahim. Mahmudul, who started the day on ...

France captain Kylian Mbappe said the national team would pay tribute to the victims of the 2015 Paris terror attacks as they prepare to play on the 10th anniversary of the tragedy. On November 13, 2015, coordinated attacks in Paris and near the Stade de France during a friendly between France and Germany left 130 people dead. “Everyone knows how ...

France’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Thursday will carry deep emotional significance, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris terror attacks that left 130 people dead. On November 13, 2015, coordinated assaults struck the French capital, including explosions outside the Stade de France during a friendly match between France and Germany. While most victims were killed at ...

Aminul Islam looks back after hitting a boundary off Sunil Joshi at the Bangabandhu National Stadium during opening Test match against India on November 10, 2000 – AFP Bangladesh completed 25 years in Test cricket on Monday with highs and lows, though the numbers showed a grim picture. In these 25 years, Bangladesh played 154 Tests, winning just 23, three ...

Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 thanks to a 95th-minute header from Joao Neves, giving them a dramatic 3-2 victory over Lyon at the Groupama Stadium on Sunday. The win restored PSG to first place with 27 points, two ahead of Marseille, who had briefly overtaken them after beating Brest 3-0 on Saturday. The match acted as ...

Robert Lewandowski struck a superb hat-trick to lead Barcelona to a 4-2 victory over Celta Vigo on Sunday, cutting Real Madrid’s La Liga lead to three points. The veteran Polish striker’s treble powered Hansi Flick’s team to a much-needed win after Madrid were held to a goalless draw earlier in the day by Rayo Vallecano. Teenager Lamine Yamal also found ...

Lionel Messi and Tadeo Allende each scored two goals and Inter Miami routed Nashville 4-0 on Saturday to advance in the MLS Cup playoffs. Argentine icon Messi, 38, opened the scoring in the 10th minute, added another goal in the 39th and assisted on compatriot Allende’s goals in the 73rd and 76th that sealed Miami’s triumph. Inter Miami won the ...

Bangladesh’s premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named captain of the Royal Champs, newest franchise in the Abu Dhabi T10 League. The franchise, which signed Shakib last month, will make its debut in this year’s tournament and has entrusted the veteran with the leadership role, citing his experience, tactical acumen and proven record in franchise cricket. In an official ...

The Norwegian and Italian soccer federations have been fined by FIFA for incidents involving a fan at World Cup qualifying games against Israel last month. FIFA said the Italian federation was fined 12,500 Swiss francs ($15,500) and that Norway must pay 10,000 Swiss francs ($12,400). Both federations faced charges relating to disturbance of national anthems, spectators invading the field of ...