Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th professional game with his first goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup, leading Argentina into the quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday. With a flourish of his famous left foot in the 34th minute, Messi put Argentina ahead with his

The United States men's soccer team has been eliminated from the World Cup after a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands. It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt U.S. team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002. Using the second-youngest squad in the

Holders Bashundhara Kings maintained their winning run in the Bashundhara Group Women's Football League when they blanked Barisal Football Academy by 5-0 goals in a match held today (Saturday) at Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in the city's Kamalapur.

India captain Rohit Sharma said Bangladeshi cricketers should get a regular chance in Indian Premier League (IPL) as the country has now so many world-class players who could change the momentum of the game. He said: "I really hope that they get the chance. Because they are

Hwang Heechan’s 90th-minute winner has put South Korea through to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Portugal. Hwang made his strike after captain Son Heungmin sprinted the length of the pitch in possession to set up the goal at Qatar’s Education City

Argentina forward Lionel Messi is set to make the 1,000th appearance of his career in Saturday's World Cup last-16 tie with Australia. He will win his 169th cap on top of 778 games for Barcelona and 53 matches for current side Paris St-Germain. If they lose it could be the final

Switzerland sealed their place in the World Cup last 16 following an entertaining five-goal victory over Serbia to round off the group stage. Switzerland, who knew a draw would be enough to qualify, took an early lead through former Stoke and Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri.

Cameroon defeated a Brazil side resting a host of regulars but still saw their World Cup campaign ended after an entertaining encounter at Lusail Stadium. Vincent Aboubakar header the winner in stoppage time but his joy immediately turned to disappointment as he was given a second

Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni has thanked fans from Bangladesh ahead of Round of 16 clash against Australia in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match in Doha, Qatar. Scaloni, speaking ahead of the knockout match spoke high of fans around the world supporting Argentina and gave special

Zakir Hasan hammered an excellent 173 as Bangladesh A held India A for a draw in the first four-day game at Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox's Bazar today (December 2).    Resuming the day on 172-1 and with a deficit of 181 runs, Zakir led the side to the

Opener Liton Das will lead Bangladesh in the upcoming three-match ODI series against India after the regular captain Tamim Iqbal was ruled out of the series due to groin injury.   "Liton is one of the more experienced players in the side and has demonstrated his leadership

Four-time champions Germany have crashed out of the football World Cup in Qatar in the group stage, despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica. The elimination on Thursday came as Japan stunned Spain 2-1 in the other Group E match, a result that handed those two teams a spot in the Round of

India national cricket team players has arrived in Bangladesh today (Dec 1) to play their first bilateral series here in Bangladesh since 2015. The India team landed Bangladesh 6.40 PM after boarding a flight from Mumbai. The Men in Blue are scheduled to play three ODIs and two

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today (Dec 1) revealed the ticket prices of the Bangladesh’s first two ODI matches against India, to be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. The highest price of the ticket is Taka 1500 while the lowest is Taka 200. Grand

Bashundhara Kings stormed into the final of Bashundhara Group Independence Cup Football beating Bangladesh Police Football Club by 3-1 today (Dec 1) at Sheikh Fazlul Haque Mani Stadium in Gopalganj. Bashundhara will now play the final match against Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra scheduled

Germany face a fight for World Cup survival in a must-win clash with Spain, as Japan and Belgium look to seal their place in the last 16. For the second World Cup running, Germany could suffer a humiliating exit in the group phase if they lose their Group E clash with in-form Spain at

Henry Martin and Luis Chavez scored for Mexico as they Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a thrilling Group C match, but it wasn’t enough for El Tri to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage, with Poland snatching the second qualifying spot in the group behind Argentina. Two goals in quick

Argentina completed the turnaround from the shock opening World Cup loss to Saudi Arabia by qualifying for the last 16 in impressive style against Poland - who went through on goal difference having finished level on points with Mexico. Lionel Messi was the catalyst for the crucial win

Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match after FIFA announced on Tuesday, November 29, that she will take charge of Thursday's Group E match between Germany and Costa Rica. Ms. Frappart is one of three women referees among the 36

Robert Lewandowski left the field with a huge smile on his face after blowing kisses to fans and hugging teammates. You’d never know his team just lost a crucial World Cup game 2-0 to Argentina. But Poland scraped into the knockout stages of the tournament, despite