Thursday, 28 Nov, 2024

Sports

Ederson wins Fifa’s Best Men's Goalkeeper Award

The Brazilian shot-stopper was awarded the honour following a stellar year in which the 30-year-old kept goal for Manchester City during a historic treble-winning campaign. Ederson was presented with the trophy at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ at a gala event in London on Monday

Pep Guardiola wins Best FIFA Men’s Coach award

Guardiola has been honoured with the award after overseeing an incredible period of success at Manchester City. The Spaniard led the club to a historic Premier League, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup treble in 2022/23. Guardiola’s all-conquering team would win a further two

Aitana Bonmati wins best women’s player at Fifa Best Awards

Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named women's player of the year, adding to her Women's Ballon d'Or and Uefa women's player of the year accolades. The midfielder won the award ahead of Colombia and Real Madrid star Linda Caicedo, and Spain team-mate

Messi wins best male player at Fifa Best Awards

Argentina forward Lionel Messi has won men's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards, with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claiming the men's coach prize in London. Inter Miami's Messi edged out City striker Erling Haaland with Paris St-Germain attacker Kylian

Mbappe scores as PSG win to go eight clear at top 

Kylian Mbappe scored his 19th league goal of the season as Paris St-Germain won at 10-man Lens to move eight points clear at the top of Ligue 1. On Saturday, second-placed Nice had missed the chance to cut the gap to two points as they lost at Rennes. PSG took full advantage as

Sri Lanka register thrilling 3-wicket win over Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Maasranga won the toss and elected to bowl first against Zimbabwe in the T20I series opener on Sunday at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The hosts won the ODI series 2-0 and will now look to stamp their authority in the shortest format in order to get ready for the

Jaiswal, Dube steer India to T20 series win against Afghanistan

The hosts took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series riding on the young batters' fifties after Rohit Sharma (0) and Virat Kohli (29) fell in Indore. For a moment, let’s turn our focus away from discussing the T20I future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Instead, let us

Vinicius Jr treble in Real Super Cup win over Barca

Vinicius Jr scored a first-half hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Barcelona to win the Spanish Super Cup. The winger scored twice in the first 10 minutes to put Carlo Ancelotti's side in control in Saudi Arabia. Robert Lewandowski pulled one back for Barca with a superb volley but

Palmer penalty gives Chelsea win over Fulham

Cole Palmer's first-half penalty gave Chelsea a narrow win over West London rivals Fulham at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. Palmer's reverse pass set up Raheem Sterling, who was caught by Issa Diop inside the penalty area. Palmer dispatched the spot-kick, sending

Bobb scores late winner for Man City at Newcastle 

Oscar Bobb scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester City moved within two points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with victory over Newcastle in a breathless encounter at St James' Park. The Norwegian, 20, latched on to a superb lofted pass from fellow substitute

BSJA media cricket kicks off today 

BSJA Media Cup Cricket-2024, powered by Bashundhara Kings, is set to kick off today (January 14).  A total of 32 media houses participate in the knock-out basis tournament, split into eight groups.  The Bangladesh Sports Journalist Association (BSJA), which organizes the

Sheikh Russel suffer first defeat in ongoing ABG Bashundhara BPL

Title contenders and former champions Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra Ltd tasted their first defeat as they lost to Police Football Club by 0-1 goal in their home match of the ongoing ABG Bashundhara Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2023-24 at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Saturday. 

BSJA media cricket kicks off tomorrow 

BSJA Media Cup Cricket-2024, powered by Bashundhara Kings, is set to kick off tomorrow (January 14). A total of 32 media houses participate in the knock-out basis tournament, split into eight groups.  The Bangladesh Sports Journalist Association (BSJA), which organizes the

Hosts Qatar thrill fans with winning start at the AFC Asian Cup 2023

A little over a year since capturing the world’s attention in a memorable World Cup final, Qatar’s Lusail Stadium returned to the limelight as it hosted the opening match of the AFC Asian Cup 2023. The regional tournament may not have the same ring to it as the World Cup,

Nazmul plans to cut short his BCB tenure

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan Papon is mulling to cut short his tenure in the board and complete it by 2024 and if that is not possible, he will step down after completing his ongoing term that runs until October 2025. Nazmul, who became the BCB boss for the

Injury likely to keep Haaland out until end of January

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is likely to be out until the end of January, manager Pep Guardiola says. A foot injury has kept 23-year-old Haaland out since the defeat by Aston Villa on 6 December, although few details have been given. It had been hoped City's top

Kane scores as Bayern win on night of tributes to Beckenbauer 

Harry Kane scored his 22nd Bundesliga goal of the season as Bayern Munich beat Hoffenheim on an emotional night of tributes paid to Germany great Franz Beckenbauer at Allianz Arena. Bayern wore shirts with 'danke Franz' written across the front in their first game since former

Mohamed Salah eyes win Afcon 2023 title with Egypt

Mohamed Salah will be looking to captain Egypt to a record-extending eighth triumph when the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) gets under way in Ivory Coast on Saturday after finishing as a runner-up with the Pharaohs twice. The Liverpool forward missed out on penalties in the 2021

Pakistan chasing 227 in first T20 against New Zealand

New Zealand powered to 226-8 against Pakistan in the first match of the series in Auckland on Friday, as the visitors conceded the highest score against them in a Twenty20 international. Daryl Mitchell and captain Kane Williamson scored explosive half-centuries as the home side took

Australia confirm T20I and ODI squads for South Africa series

The Cricket Australia National Selection Panel has selected an unchanged squad for the upcoming women's multi-format series against South Africa. Australia will look to build on their tour of India where they managed to win both the ODI and T20I series. The Test side will be