Harry Kane has admitted England’s defeat against Croatia in the World Cup semi-final “will hurt for a while” as Gary Lineker led the tributes to Gareth Southgate’s side on social media. Mario Mandzukic’s goal in extra time ensured Croatia will face France in the final on

Croatia 2 (IvanPerisic ,  Mario Mandzukic) :England 1 (Kieran  Trippier) Croatia created history for its football .  A country of 4 million people made proud by their football warriors. For the first time they moved into the final of finals. The dream run of the young enterprising

Semi Final Played at St Petersburg, Russia  France (Samuel Umtiti 1): Belgium 0  In a match of intense contest, nail biting thrills and hair raising excitements two of the better organized talented teams of World Cup 2018 played on the most enjoyable football ever seen in world

Bangladesh Cricket team is far better notwithstanding the dismal showing and disgraceful batting in Antigua test. We are sure it has required quality and depth for turning around and making it a contest in the second test starting from Friday 13 July. By that time two semi finals of

Before FIFA World Cup 2018 started, it was all for Germany, Brazil, Argentina and Spain. Even this writer in preview rated the above four as firm favorites. My younger son Khondkar Shafayet Shariaz( Avro) of all persons told me watch out for Belgium and England. They will surprise you

The World Cup 2018 quarter-finals have now been completed as semi-finalists include England and Croatia.  France, fresh from their 2-0 win over Uruguay, are first up and they will take on Belgium. A day later, it's England turn as they face off against Croatia. The fixture

Full Time: Croatia 1 (Amdrej Khremanic):  Russia 1 (Denis Cherysev)  Extra Time: Croatia 1 (Domagoj Vida): Russia 1 (Fernandez) Tie Breaker: Croatia 4- Russia 3   The fairy tale of host Russia in World Cup 2018 finally came to an end. Cheering crowd at Fisht Stadium Sochi and

England are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after beating Sweden 2-0 in a dramatic encounter at the Samara Arena. Harry Maguire opened the scoring for England - heading the ball home from an Ashley Young corner half-an-hour into the game. It was another typical England

Belgium shocked tournament favorite Brazil playing lively aggressive football and with a bit of favor of lady luck. Brazil went down first through a suicide goal and then De Bruyen scoring a brilliant goal off a Lukaku assists. Brazil kept trying and trying but most were either saved

France 2 (RaphadiVarane, Griezmann ) - Uruguay 0 There was very little to choose between the two evenly matched teams.  But Griezmann inspired France looked slightly more lively and enterprising. A lovely glancing header of Varane from a free kick in the far corner put Uruguay put

  Bangladesh Vs West Indies First Test at Sir IVA Richards Stadium, Antigua   Brief Scorecard at Stumps Day Two   Bangladesh 43 All Out ( Liton 25, Roach 5/8 , Cummins 3/11 , Holder 2/10) and 62/ 6 ( Mahmudullah 15* , Gabriel 4/36, Holder 2/15      ) , West Indies

European power house France meets South Amercan Giant Uruguay for a classic encounter of power football toady to settle which goes ahead to meet winner of Brazil vs. Belgium match in the semi final. Uruguay won the championship twice including the first when it used to be called Juliet

Brazil -FIFA Ranking 2nd: Belgium -FIFA Ranking 3rd    Five times champions and all time favorite in World Club Brazil in HEXA mission is now set for a quarter final date with European Power House Belgium. An assembly of leading players of European leagues Belgium was tagged as

Bangladesh West Indies First Test At Sir IVA Richards Stadium, Antigua Brief Scorecard At Stumps Day One. Bangladesh All Out 43 (LitonK Das 25, Khemar Roach 5/8, M Cummins 3/11, JesonHolder 2/ 10), West Indies 200 /1 (C Braithwaite) It was a dooms day for Bangladesh Cricket.

Presenting romanticism, drama, excitements FIFA World Cup 2018 entered the high tension quarter final stage. Pre-tournament favorites Germany, Argentina, Spain and Portugal left the scene. With 24 of the 32 teams already living the scene 8 survives the race for the championship. Eight

The test series commences on Wednesday at Sir IVS Richards Stadium, Antigua with hosts expected to continue the trend of greener, bouncer pitches and a pace attack seeking to put visitors on the back foot from the outset. We are not sure that the cream of Bangladesh batting have bones

Belgium 3(Jan Ventogen, Marcuani Fellaini , Nacer Chaddi): Japan 2 ( Genki Haraguchi, Takashi Inui)  Another drama unfolded. Another favorite was on the verge of falling. Another battle ship was about to be sinking. But curtain dropped with them saved on the verge.   In a breath

Brazil  2  (  Neymar , Ferminho )  : Mexico  0 Amidst favorites falling all around Five Star Brazil got past determined  Mexico 2-0.  Brazil would play find winner of the Belgium Japan match today later on its way in HEXA mission. Mexico saw their fifth game curse continue.

During every FIFA World Cup world witness with surprise the unbelievable popularity and fan following of Football in Bangladesh. Flags of teams of love are seen in plenty, shirts are other merchandise sold everywhere. Social media, print and electronic media bring World Cup soccer to the

Croatia 1- Denmark I  Tie Breaker: Croatia 4: Denmark 3  In a keenly contested match where both sides scored within 4 minutes of the kick off 116 minutes including 15+15+30 minutes after that remained goal less.  In the second tie breakers witnessed on the same night Croatian