Tuesday, 14 Jan, 2025

Sports

PSG prepared to sell Mbappe 

Paris St-Germain are prepared to sell Kylian Mbappe this summer rather than risk losing him for free in a year's time, after he told the French club he will not renew his contract. The France forward's current deal expires at the end of next season, with the option of another

Bangladesh Starts Favorite in One Off Test 

Bangladesh got swept away by Test Rookie Rashid Khan inspired Afghanistan in the only test played between the teams. Yet in changed circumstances with Bangladesh having much more exposure to red ball cricket against stronger sides and visitors resting few main players like Rashid Khan,

Djokovic beats Ruud to win French Open 2023 title as 23rd major

Novak Djokovic showed his greatness once again by overcoming a sticky start to win a men's record 23rd Grand Slam title with victory over Norway's Casper Ruud in the French Open final. Djokovic, 36, was far from his best in the initial stages but his quality in a first-set

'Hysterical and 'hated at times' - Pep Guardiola is the greatest

Pep Guardiola became the first manager in history to win the Treble twice when his Manchester City side beat Inter Milan to lift the Champions League trophy on Saturday. Having already achieved the holy grail of league title, domestic cup and European glory with Barcelona in 2009,

Djokovic aims to make tennis history against Ruud 

Novak Djokovic says he is relishing the chance to make tennis history as he aims to become the first man to win 23 Grand Slam titles. Djokovic, 36, faces Norway's Casper Ruud, 24, in the men's singles final at the French Open on Sunday. A victory would take the Serb clear of

Manchester City beat Inter Milan to win first Champions League

Manchester City have won the Champions League title for the first time by beating Inter Milan 1-0 in Istanbul’s Ataturk Olympic Stadium, making them the second English team to complete the treble. Spaniard Rodri struck in the 68th minute on Saturday to see the Premier League

Bashundhara Group Third Division Football begins

Bashundhara Group Third Division (U-17) Football League 2022-23, organised by Dhaka Metropolitan Football League Committee (DMFLC) and supervised by the Bangladesh Football Federation, began at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Saturday (June 10). BFF Vice-President and DMFLC Chairman

Bangladesh archers clinch bronze medal in Singapore

Bangladesh archery team finally won bronze medal in the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament stage-3 that concluded today (Saturday 10) in Singapore.   The Bangladesh archery team featuring Md. Sagor Islam, Mohammad Hakim Ahmed Rubel and Ramkrishno Saha beat Australia by 5-4 set in

India gain hope from fightback against Australia

India gave themselves a glimmer of hope with a stirring fightback against Australia on day three of the World Test Championship final at The Oval. Australia were reduced to 123-4 in their second innings, a lead of 296 on a pitch that is becoming increasingly difficult to bat on.

French Open 2023: Djokovic beat Alcaraz to face Ruud in final 

Novak Djokovic is one win away from a record 23rd men's major title after moving into the French Open final by beating Carlos Alcaraz in a contest ruined by cramps for the Spaniard. With an enthralling match delicately poised at one set each, Alcaraz pulled up early in the third

Bangladesh football team to leave for Cambodia tomorrow

Bangladesh National football team will leave here for Cambodia tomorrow (Saturday) to play a FIFA tier-1 Int'l friendly match against host Cambodia as a part of the preparation for the upcoming SAFF Championship. The Int'l friendly match is scheduled to be held on June 15 in

Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami sparks huge fan reaction

Lionel Messi’s impending deal with Inter Miami has sparked excitement among fans of the Argentinian football star, driving huge numbers in social media and skyrocketing ticket sales. While Messi has yet to put pen to paper, Inter Miami’s followers on Instagram quintupled

Karim Benzema presented in front of thousands of Al-Ittihad fans

Over 50,000 Al-Ittihad fans turned out to catch the first glimpse of Karim Benzema wearing his new black and yellow, number 9 jersey at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday, as part of the Saudi League champions' official team presentation. The former Real Madrid forward

bKash payment: Bangladeshi fans to enjoy Argentina matches 

Twenty-one Bangladeshi football enthusiasts will get the opportunity to travel to Argentina and witness the exhilarating live games featuring renowned players such as Lionel Messi, Angel D Maria, Julian Alvarez, Emi Martinez, and their triumphant team, the FIFA 2022 World Cup winners.

West Ham win dramatic Europa Conference League final

West Ham ended their 43-year wait for a major trophy as Jarrod Bowen scored a last-minute goal to beat Fiorentina and win the Europa Conference League in Prague. The final seemed to be heading for extra time after Said Benrahma's second-half penalty was cancelled out just seven

Lionel Messi to join Inter Miami after leaving PSG

Football legend Lionel Messi has decided to join Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami after parting ways with French Ligue 1 champions Paris St-Germain (PSG), according to reports.  His decision to join Inter Miami has surprised many. Earlier, it was expected that he would

Pakistan don't want to play in Ahmedabad unless it's WC final: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi has intimated his ICC counterpart Greg Barclay about his apprehensions about playing the World Cup match against arch-rivals India at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, according to sources. As it was reported by PTI initially, PCB

Australia and India set for WTC final showdown

World Test Championship final: Australia v India Venue: The Oval Date: 7-11 June (reserve day on 12 June) Time: 10:30 BST Coverage: Live commentary on Test Match Special through BBC Sounds and Radio 5 Sports Extra, live text commentary with in-play clips on the BBC Sport website

Al-Ittihad sign former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema

Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad have agreed terms to sign Karim Benzema, it was announced on Tuesday.  The Ballon d’Or holder, regarded as one of the finest strikers of the modern era, will join on an initial three-year contract, the club said. The French superstar

Shanto nominated for ICC Player of the Month for May

Najmul Hossain Shanto's superb form got recognition when he found a place in the three-member shortlist for ICC Player of the Month for May.  He will have to compete with Pakistan captain Babar Azam and Ireland's Harry Tector for the prestigious award. Shanto's