Harry Kane Sets Sights on Champions League and England Glory
Harry Kane has fulfilled one of the biggest ambitions of his career by winning the Ballon d’Or, but the Bayern Munich striker has no intention of allowing individual recognition to mark the end of his pursuit of greatness. The England captain is now…
SAFF Offers Double Matchday Access as Ticket Prices Spark Debate
Football fans attending the SAFF Championship in Dhaka will be able to watch two matches on a single ticket, as organisers seek to make the tournament more convenient for spectators. The competition is scheduled to begin at the National Stadium on 5…
Romero Questions Ballon d’Or as He Backs Messi
Argentina captain Cristian Romero has voiced his disappointment over Lionel Messi’s failure to win the Ballon d’Or, arguing that the prestigious award has increasingly become influenced by marketing and social media popularity. Messi returned to the…
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad after suspension
Cristiano Ronaldo is inching closer to a national team comeback after being named in Portugal’s preliminary squad for the upcoming November international fixtures in the UEFA Nations League. The Al-Nassr forward finds himself back in contention despite a…
Messi Makes Ballon d’Or History at 39 Despite Missing Out
Lionel Messi may have missed out on the 2026 Ballon d’Or, but the Argentine superstar has still secured a place in the award’s record books. At 39 years and four months, he has become the oldest outfield player to finish in the top five, adding another…
Usman Khaja’s Hidden Battle Behind 16 Test Centuries
For a batsman, the toughest opponent is often a hostile fast bowler, a skilful spinner or a prolonged loss of form. For former Australia opener Usman Khawaja, however, the greatest challenge of his career came from an enemy that could not be seen. At…
Harry Kane Makes History with First Ballon d’Or Triumph
Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or for the first time, claiming football’s most prestigious individual honour ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappé and Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. In the women’s category, Spain’s Alexia Putellas secured the award…
Sonargaon University Edges Past ULAB in ABG Cup Thriller
University sports delivered a masterclass in tension and athleticism as the ABG University Cup 2026 unfolded with a gripping fixture on Monday evening. Hosted at the state-of-the-art Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka, the day’s second football…
Uncertainty Surrounds Lionel Messi’s Attendance at Ballon d’Or
Excitement is building around the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony, yet a cloud of uncertainty continues to hang over the potential presence of Argentine icon Lionel Messi. Set to take place at the historic London Palladium, the glamorous event…
Why Pelé and Maradona Never Won the Ballon d’Or
Pelé of Brazil and Diego Maradona of Argentina are widely regarded as two of the greatest footballers in history. Both enjoyed extraordinary careers, achieved remarkable success on the international stage and left an enduring mark on the sport. Yet…
