Bangladesh Seal Under-20 Championship Glory
Bangladesh Under-20s clinched the SAFF U-20 Championship in dramatic fashion, defeating India 4–3 in a tense penalty shoot-out after a fiercely contested final in Malé, Maldives. The decisive moment came when American expatriate forward Ronan Sullivan…
Bangladesh’s Asian Cup Qualification: Pride Amidst Frustration
The curtain has fallen on Bangladesh’s campaign in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, leaving a mixture of pride and anguish in its wake. In their final match, Bangladesh suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Singapore on foreign soil. Yet, despite the loss, the…
Foden’s World Cup Spot in Doubt After Poor Friendlies
England’s attacking midfielder Phil Foden faces uncertainty over his place in the upcoming World Cup squad following underwhelming performances in March’s international friendlies. Despite these matches being non-competitive, their significance was…
World Cup 2026 Completes 48-Team Lineup
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, has entered its final stages as the tournament finalises its 48-team roster. Over the past two days, the last qualification play-offs concluded,…
Doha to Florida: Brazil and Croatia Reunite
Brazil and Croatia are set to clash in a high-voltage encounter at the Camping World Stadium in Florida tomorrow, Wednesday, at 06:00 Bangladesh Standard Time. The two sides last met during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, a full 1,208 days ago, and…
Argentina Faces Uphill World Cup Challenge
Three and a half years ago, a spellbinding night unfolded in Lusail. Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup, and for many, football seemed to reach its zenith. Seven goals in seven matches, two in the final, and three assists—Messi’s golden ball was a natural…
Iraq on World Cup Brink After 40-Year Wait
Iraq, a nation long plagued by political instability, armed conflicts, fragile economic conditions, widespread corruption, and severe climate challenges, is now witnessing a footballing fervour that has even surprised its coach. Australian Graham Arnold,…
Worrying Statistics Signal Argentina’s Fragility
Argentina’s victory over Mauritania, though expected, has raised more questions than answers about the reigning world champions’ current form. The 2–1 win came without apparent strain, yet beneath the scoreline, troubling signs emerged regarding…
Abahani and Hockey Legend Ripon Passes Away
The nation’s sports fraternity mourns the sudden loss of Zaki Ahmed Ripon, a familiar and cherished figure in Bangladesh’s sporting circles. Ripon passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday morning. His passing was confirmed by his longtime…
France and Brazil Face Off in High-Profile Friendly
Brazil and France, two of the World Cup favourites later this year, continue their preparations with a high-profile friendly in the United States this week. The clash offers both sides an opportunity to fine-tune their squads ahead of the tournament…