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Erling Haaland scored a stunning hat-trick to reach 51 international goals as Norway cruised to a 5-0 victory over Israel in a politically charged World Cup qualifier in Oslo on Saturday. The match took place under heightened security due to widespread protests over Israel’s participation amid Gaza conflict. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied outside Ullevaal Stadium, while large flags and ...

Riyad Mahrez ruled out extending his international career into his forties like Cristiano Ronaldo, declaring the 2026 World Cup will be his last after guiding Algeria to a fifth appearance at the tournament. The 34-year-old winger, who plays for Al-Ahli – the reigning Asian champions – scored once and assisted twice in Algeria’s 3-0 win over Somalia in the penultimate ...

Argentina shrugged off the absence of Lionel Messi to ease to 1-0 victory over Venezuela in a friendly international in Miami on Friday. A well-worked 31st-minute goal from Giovani Lo Celso secured the win for the reigning world champions in a match played before just 15,000 fans at the 65,000 capacity Hard Rock Stadium. Inter Miami star Messi looked on ...

In a thrilling encounter, Bangladesh suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat to Hong Kong after conceding a last-minute goal at the National Stadium on Thursday. Despite putting up a fierce fight against the stronger Hong Kong side, Javier Cabrera’s men fell just short in the dying moments. Bangladesh took an early lead through a brilliant free kick from Hamza Chowdhury. His ...

A poor batting display saw Bangladesh slump to a five-wicket defeat against Afghanistan in the opening game of the three-match ODI series at the Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Despite half-centuries from captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Towhid Hridoy, Bangladesh collapsed dramatically, losing six wickets for just 67 runs to be bowled out for 221 in 48.5 overs. ...

England and Portugal are on the verge of securing top spots in their 2026 World Cup qualifying groups with two games to spare, as several other European nations edge closer to booking their tickets to next year’s finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada. England dominant, Tuchel backs in-form squad Thomas Tuchel’s England are in firm control of Group ...

Heather Knight’s composed innings guided England to a four-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their second match of the ICC Women’s World Cup at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. Chasing a modest target of 179, England were rocked early by Bangladesh’s fiery bowling attack, slipping to 29 for 2 after Marufa Akter struck twice in quick succession. Marufa ...

Mohamed Salah, long hailed as Liverpool’s “Egyptian King,” is facing growing criticism as his recent performances fall short of his usual high standards. The forward was once again below par in Liverpool’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea on Saturday, missing key chances and showing little defensive effort. Salah has now failed to score in five of Liverpool’s seven Premier League matches ...

The highly anticipated Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election has finally commenced. The voting began at 10AM on Monday at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital. The completion of the polls will reveal who is set to occupy the key decision-making seats in Bangladesh cricket for the next term. Despite the numerous pre-election incidents, the primary focus of tension ...

Thomas Muller was on the scoresheet once again as the Vancouver Whitecaps cruised to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday, moving level on points at the top of Major League Soccer’s Western Conference. The 36-year-old former Germany and Bayern Munich star continued his prolific form since arriving in MLS, netting a precise strike from the edge ...