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There was a time when England players threw around phrases like “the more the better”, such was their confidence in the chase. But tasked with knocking off a world record 435 runs to stop Australia winning this Ashes series at the earliest opportunity, one suspects similar words were not uttered on Saturday. Instead, having picked up six cheap wickets first ...

The much-anticipated clash between champions of South America and Europe is finally set, as Argentina and Spain prepare to face off in Finalissima, bringing together two generations of football brilliance led by Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. FIFA has confirmed that Finalissima between Copa América winners Argentina and UEFA Euro champions Spain will be held on March 27 at Lusail ...

  Muhammed  Shahed Rahman :   A friendly badminton competition was held in London for players over fifty on the occasion of Bangladesh’s great Victory Day. Freedom Fifty Sporting Events has organized a friendly badminton match for players over fifty to highlight the significance of the great Victory Day and share the joy among the expatriates. The match was recently ...

Goalkeeper Matvei Safonov scripted a fairytale finish in the penalty shootout, saving four spot-kicks to guide Paris Saint-Germain to their first-ever FIFA Intercontinental Cup title, defeating Brazilian side Flamengo in a thrilling final. The match ended 1–1 after regulation and extra time. PSG took the lead in the 38th minute through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but Flamengo drew level in the 59th ...

Paris Saint-Germain and France winger Ousmane Dembele was named Best FIFA Men’s Player, while Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the Best FIFA Women’s Player award. The awards were decided based on performances between August 2024 and August 2025, with votes cast by national team captains and coaches, journalists and fans. Dembele claimed the honour for the first time, ...

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) created a buzz at the IPL 2026 auction by securing Bangladesh pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman for a staggering Rs 9.20 crore, making him the highest-paid Bangladeshi bowler in IPL history. Starting with a base price of Rs 2 crore, Mustafizur initially drew attention from Delhi Capitals, who opened the bidding. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) soon joined ...

Bangladesh U19 team secured victory over Nepal by seven wickets in the U19 Asia Cup at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai, following their win against Afghanistan. With Mohammad Sobuj and Saad Islam’s brilliant bowling and a stormy fifty from Zawad Abrar, Bangladesh chased down the target of 131 runs. Earlier, Bangladesh bowled out Nepal for just 130 runs after they ...

Bangladesh national cricket team ODI captain Mehedi Hasan Miraz will continue as a brand ambassador for the 2026-2027 term following the renewal of his association with a leading ceramic and sanitaryware manufacturer. The renewal was announced on Monday at a signing ceremony and press conference held at Dhaka Reporters Unity. Speaking at the event, Sadhan Kumar Dey, Chief Executive Officer ...

Manchester City moved back to within two points of the Premier League summit with an impressive 3-0 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Goals in each half from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden then a late Haaland penalty ensured City got their fourth league victory in a row to keep the pressure on leaders Arsenal, and it was a ...

Mohamed Salah played a key role in Liverpool’s vital win against Brighton on Saturday after an explosive interview raised questions over his future at the club as Arsenal avoided a major embarrassment against Wolves. The Egypt forward, the subject of intense scrutiny in the build-up to the game at Anfield, came off the substitutes’ bench to huge cheers in the ...