Friday, 29 Nov, 2024

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Bellingham scores late Real Madrid winner

England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored an 81st-minute winner to help Real Madrid ease past Celta Vigo and maintain their 100% start in La Liga. Bellingham headed in Joselu's flick-on to register his fourth league goal in just his third appearance. Celta might have had an

Tijl de Decker: Belgian cyclist, 22, dies after training accident

Belgian cyclist Tijl de Decker has died at the age of 22 after an accident while training. De Decker crashed into the back of a car on Wednesday and had surgery in a hospital in Lier before being moved to the Antwerp University Hospital. His Lotto Dstny team announced De Decker, who

Ronaldo scores hat-trick & Mane twice for Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Al-Nassr picked up their first Saudi Pro League win of the season by beating Al Fateh 5-0. Former Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane opened the scoring for Al-Nassr in the 28th minute with Ronaldo providing the assist. Ronaldo then scored twice

Spanish players in boycott over World Cup kiss 

Jenni Hermoso says she did not consent to be kissed by Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales - as 81 players confirm they will not play for Spain's women's team until he is removed from his post. Rubiales has refused to resign after kissing forward Hermoso on the

Spanish football chief Rubiales to quit over World Cup kiss scandal

Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales will quit his post after being roundly condemned by the football world and beyond for forcibly kissing a Spain player on the mouth following the Women’s World Cup final, several media outlets reported Thursday. Rubiales, 46, will submit his

Pakistan Beat Afghanistan in A Nail Bitter 

Pakistan -Afghanistan ODI Series  2nd Match  Brief Score Card  Afghanistan 300/5 (Ramanullah Gurbaz 151, Ibrahim Zadran 80, Mohammad Nabi 29, Shaheen Shah Afridi 2/58, Nassem Shah 1/45)  Pakistan 302/9 in 49.5 Overs (Imamul Haq 91, Babar Azam 53, Shadab Khan 48,

Three India cities to host official World Cup warm-up fixtures

The official warm-up fixtures for this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India have been announced. The 10 teams will each play two official 50-over contests during the week leading up to the start of the World Cup on October 5, with matches to be held in three different

Messi, Inter Miami advance to US Open Cup final 

Inter Miami are through to another cup final. Lionel Messi and company went to FC Cincinnati on Wednesday and edged the hosts in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals in a penalty shootout, 5-4. Drake Callender's save on Nick Hagglund's penalty take proved to be the difference as

Heath Streak not dead - 'Very much alive'

The news of Zimbabwe legend Heath Streak's demise sent shockwaves through social media, leaving fans and experts taken aback. However, former Zimbabwean fast bowler Henry Olonga has provided confirmation that Streak is alive and in good health. Taking the news to X (formerly

Mohun Bagan qualify for AFC Cup beating Abahani 3-1

Mohun Bagan Super Giant, looking anything but for a sustained period in the first half, qualified for the AFC Cup main round with a 3-1 win against Abahani Dhaka in the play-off at Salt Lake stadium here on Tuesday. Rattled by Cornelius Ezekiel’s 17th minute goal, Mohun Bagan

Rauf’s 5-18 helps Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 142 runs

Fiery pacer Haris Rauf led a pace assault on Afghanistan with a career-best five-wicket haul to give Pakistan a thumping 142-run victory in the first one-day international in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota on Tuesday.  Rauf’s shattering 5-18 in 6.2 overs forced Afghanistan to

Sakib replaces Ebadot in Asia Cup 

Fast bowler Ebadot Hossain has been ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup with an injury and has been replaced with an uncapped pacer. Bangladesh announced their 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 10 days ago, naming Shakib Al Hasan as the new captain. Ebdaot, who was a part of the

India Announces Strong Squad for Asia Cup 2023 

Finally, Ajit Agarkar, Chief Selector of India yesterday announced a very strong and well-balanced squad of 17 players for their Asia Cup mission.  India is grouped with archrival Pakistan and rookie Nepal in the preliminary round. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan are in the

Odegaard penalty gives Arsenal win at Crystal Palace

A penalty from captain Martin Odegaard gave 10-man Arsenal a battling Premier League victory at Crystal Palace. Eddie Nketiah was brought down by Sam Johnstone after Gabriel Martinelli's quickly taken free-kick, with Odegaard sending the goalkeeper the wrong way from the spot.

Bashundhara launches shuttle service amid Bangladesh football matches

Bashundhara Kings Arena will make its international debut by hosting FIFA friendly matches between Bangladesh and Afghanistan on September 4 and 7. Bashundhara Kings Arena is the home venue of the Bashundhara Kings. To ensure uninterrupted movement of football lovers and visitors,

Ten-man West Ham claim rousing win against Chelsea

West Ham United claimed a rousing London derby win against big-spending Chelsea despite playing almost 30 minutes with 10 men. The Hammers were 2-1 ahead when defender Nayef Aguerd, who opened the scoring with an early header, was sent off in the 67th minute for his second bookable

Aitana Bonmati wins Golden Ball for top Women’s World Cup player

Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won the Golden Ball for best player at this year’s Women’s World Cup after her side beat England 1-0 in the final on Sunday, while her teammate Salma Paralluelo was named best young player of the tournament. Bonmati, a versatile

Spain beat England to win first FIFA Women’s World Cup  

Spain sealed a thrilling 1-0 win over England in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 final at the Accor Stadium in Sydney today (August 20).  Spanish captain Olga Carmona's first-half goal proved to be the difference maker as her side kept hold of the lead. 

Messi is the most decorated footballer with 44 titles

In just his seventh appearance for Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has won yet another trophy. Messi and Inter Miami won Leagues Cup 2023 on Saturday night via a penalty shootout against SC Nashville. The shootout went to 11 rounds of penalties before Nashville goalkeeper Elliot Panccino had

Lionel Messi & Inter Miami are Leagues Cup champions!

Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba have only been a part of Inter Miami for weeks. They’ve already brought the club its first-ever trophy. Inter Miami defeated Nashville SC in penalty kicks Saturday night to win the inaugural Leagues Cup. The trio of superstars had