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The Bangladesh-Singapore football match is set to kick off at 7:00 PM local time at Dhaka’s National Stadium. However, the festive atmosphere had already engulfed the surrounding areas of Paltan and Gulistan by early afternoon, with fans gathering in anticipation. Excited spectators began arriving well ahead of time, with many queuing at the gates long before they opened at 2:30 ...

With a staggering $1 billion prize fund and top clubs from around the world set to compete, FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup is aiming to become a major event in the football calendar. The 32-team tournament, taking place across the United States from June 14 to July 13, is being touted as a historic new chapter in club football. But ...

Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears as Portugal picked up their second Nations League title by beating holders Spain 5-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw in Sunday’s final. Ronaldo’s 138th international goal took the final to a shootout, with Alvaro Morata’s miss proving costly for Spain as Ruben Neves struck the winning spot kick to spark wild scenes of ...

England continued their World Cup qualifying campaign with an unconvincing 1-0 win over Andorra, courtesy of Harry Kane’s 72nd international goal. Despite the victory, the performance drew heavy criticism, with manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledging the lackluster display. England supporters even booed the team off the pitch in Barcelona after failing to dominate the side ranked 173rd in the world. Tuchel, ...

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has ruled himself out the running to replace Ange Postecoglou, saying a return to Tottenham at this point is “not realistic”. Postecoglou, 59, was sacked on Friday, despite leading the club to their first piece of silverware in 17 years with victory in the Europa League. Pochettino, whose five-year stay at the club came ...

Harry Kane scored the only goal as England overcame a stubborn Andorra side to continue their unbeaten start to qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Boss Thomas Tuchel had warned supporters they may need patience as the Three Lions attempted to break down a well-organised home defence – and that prediction proved correct. His side were jeered off at the ...

Argentina’s next generation rose to the occasion as coach Lionel Scaloni’s youthful squad secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chile, officially booking their place in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. With the pressure off, Scaloni used the match as a testing ground for emerging talents and they delivered. Having already qualified for the World Cup, Argentina approached their match against ...

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner as Portugal fought back to beat Germany 2-1 on Wednesday, with the 40-year-old bagging his 137th international goalto send them into the Nations League final. It was Portugal’s first win over Germany since 2000 with Ronaldo’s goal earning them a spot in their second Nations League final, after winning the inaugural edition in 2019. Spain ...

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), on Wednesday, extended Najmul Hossain Shanto’s tenure as captain for the Test team for another year. Allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will continue as the vice-captain, the BCB said in a press release. “Top-order batter Najmul Hossain Shanto has been retained as Bangladesh’s Test captain for another year, continuing in the leadership role he assumed in 2024,” ...

Canada-based midfielder Shamit Shome now in Dhaka as he is set to make his Bangladesh debut in the Asian Cup Qualifier against Singapore on June 10. He landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wednesday morning. “I am excited to taking to the field in the Bangladesh’s jersey. Hope to bring some good in the Asian Cup against Singapore,” said ...