Lens Defend Saint-Maximin Following “Hateful” Racial Abuse
The French Ligue 1 outfit RC Lens has issued a fierce condemnation following a barrage of racist vitriol directed at their new signing, Allan Saint-Maximin. The former Newcastle United fan-favourite, who recently returned to European football on a…
FIFA President Urges Lifting Russia Sanctions
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested that the footballing sanctions imposed on Russia should be reconsidered, sparking renewed debate over the role of sport in geopolitics. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, FIFA and UEFA…
Rabiul Represents Bangladesh at Asian Shooting
In a decision that diverges from the government’s stance on cricket, Bangladesh has sent its shooting representatives to India despite security concerns surrounding the upcoming T20 World Cup. Shuter Rabiul Islam and coach Sharmin Akhter arrived in Delhi…
Rafaela Pimenta: Football’s Most Influential Woman
Rafaela Pimenta has never raced across a football pitch, scored a match-winning goal, or devised tactical plans from the dugout. Yet, at 53, the Brazilian agent has become the only football personality to feature in Forbes’ 2026 ‘Fifty Over Fifty’ list,…
Ronaldo’s Potential Al Nassr Match Boycott
Speculation is mounting over the relationship between Cristiano Ronaldo and his club Al Nassr, with reports suggesting tensions may be rising. The Saudi Pro League fixture sees Al Nassr face Al Riyadh today at 9:15 PM Bangladeshi time. However,The…
Transfer Bans Expose Governance Failures
Bangladesh’s domestic football is facing a growing crisis off the pitch, as an increasing number of clubs fall foul of FIFA’s transfer bans. Once confined to isolated disputes, sanctions related to unpaid wages, contract breaches and flawed documentation…
Six expatriate players in Bangladesh’s primary squad
The countdown has begun for the SAFF Under-20 Championship, scheduled to take place from 25 March in Malé, the capital of the Maldives, with the tournament concluding on 3 April. This edition of the regional youth football competition will see…
Ballon d’Or winner Benzema joins Al-Hilal
Former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner, has completed a high-profile transfer from Saudi club Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal. The move sets up an intriguing showdown in the Saudi Pro League, as Benzema’s new team now competes directly…
Al Nassr Triumph Amid Ronaldo Absence
Al Nassr produced another dramatic and headline-grabbing night in the Saudi Pro League, securing a vital 1–0 victory over Al Riyadh despite the notable absence of Cristiano Ronaldo. The narrow win, sealed by a decisive strike from Sadio Mané, kept Al…
Arteta Defends Arsenal Against Boring Label Before Semi-Final
Mikel Arteta has launched a spirited defence of his Arsenal side, characterising them as the “most exciting team in Europe” following stinging criticism from former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes. The pundit recently suggested that…
