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The German Football Association (DFB) is to decide whether the German national team will boycott the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in 11 US cities, Mexico and Canada. DFB mulls 2026 FIFA World Cup boycott The German government has said that the country’s football association can decide on whether Germany’s national team will boycott the FIFA World Cup, ...

Yoane Wissa scored his first Champions League goal as Newcastle United eased to a 3-0 home win over PSV Eindhoven at St James’ Park on Wednesday to seal their place in the knockout stages of the competition for the first time. Newcastle move up to seventh in the table with 13 points from their seven games and on course for ...

A moment of boundary-line magic and a clinical display of seam bowling proved the difference at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur as Rajshahi Warriors defended 165 to clinch a gritty 12-run victory over Sylhet Titans. The win ensured Rajshahi’s progression to the Bashundhara Cement Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final, overcoming the pressure of a high-stakes Qualifier 2 where every run ...

Richard Collier-Keywood, the embattled chair of the Welsh Rugby Union, has insisted he has the support of fans and players in Wales as the WRU attempts to drive through radical plans to cut one of the four professional sides. Giving evidence before the House of Commons Welsh affairs select committee, Collier-Keywood – who is facing the threat of a vote ...

English all-rounder Chris Woakes pulled off a stunning last-ball six to secure Sylhet Titans’ three-wicket victory over Rangpur Riders in a dramatic Bashundhara Cement Bangladesh Premier League Eliminator on Tuesday, leaving everyone breathless at Mirpur Sher-e Bangla National Cricket Stadium. “It’s exciting. Whenever you win a game of cricket with a six off the last ball, it’s something I’ve never ...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly paused all preparations for the national team ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 set to take place from February 7 till March 8 in India and Sri Lanka, sources told Geo News on Monday. The team management will be briefed later on the future course of action, according to officials. They ...

Real Sociedad earned a pulsating 2-1 home victory over LaLiga leaders Barcelona on Sunday, ending the Catalans’ 11-match winning streak in all competitions. The thrilling encounter in a rain-soaked San Sebastian saw Sociedad withstand relentless pressure as Barcelona struck the woodwork five times in the second half. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring with a volley in the 32nd minute, but ...

Alexander Sorloth’s towering header secured Atletico Madrid a narrow 1-0 victory against Alaves in LaLiga on Sunday to maintain their distant pursuit of leaders Barcelona. Diego Simeone’s side stay fourth in the standings with 41 points, level with Villarreal, who sit third with a game in hand, following their 2-0 loss to Real Betis on Saturday. Barcelona, with a game ...

Sharmin Akter Supta’s explosive half-century and Nahida Akter’s devastating four-wicket haul powered Bangladesh women to a commanding 21-run win over USA in the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier on Sunday. The victory at the Mulpani Cricket Ground handed Bangladesh a confident start to their qualifying campaign and earned them two crucial points. Batting first after losing the toss, Bangladesh made ...

The Bangladesh national football team will open their final phase of preparation for the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers with a training camp starting on 20 March, ahead of their decisive Group C fixture against Singapore later this month. The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) confirmed the schedule following a National Teams Committee meeting held on Saturday afternoon at the BFF Home. ...