Wednesday, 27 Nov, 2024

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Sheikh Russel beat Abahani to reach Independence Cup final

Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra Ltd confirmed the final of the ongoing edition of Bashundhara Group Independence Cup after beating Abahani Limited by 3-2 in the first semifinal at the Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj on Wednesday. Sheikh Russel KC earlier

Messi's Argentina face Lewandowski's Poland in do-or-die clash 

Messi and Co. can secure progression to the next round with a win but will head home if they suffer defeat in this crucial fixture.  All eyes will be on this clash! Argentina and Poland will lock horns in a decisive FIFA World Cup showdown tonight as one of these two nations could

World Cup Day 10: US defeats Iran

The United States team advanced to the World Cup’s Round of 16 on Tuesday by beating Iran 1-0 at Al Thumama Stadium, after Christian Pulisic headed the ball home in a Group B showdown, amid a cloud of controversy and decades of enmity between the two countries. Pulisic’s

England advance to World Cup last 16 after hammering Wales 3-0

England have advanced to the World Cup’s last 16 with a dominant 3-0 victory over Wales, sending their neighbours out of the tournament in the process. Marcus Rashford’s second-half brace at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Tuesday evening guaranteed Gareth Southgate’s

Casemiro hits winner as Brazil seal last -16 spot

Casemiro scored a stunning winner as five-time champions Brazil edged past Switzerland to reach the World Cup knockout stage. An otherwise drab encounter was brought to life seven minutes from time as Manchester United midfielder Casemiro fired a first time effort into the far corner,

Iran threatened families of national soccer team: source

The families of Iran’s World Cup soccer team have been threatened with imprisonment and torture if the players fail to “behave” ahead of the match against the USA on Tuesday, a source involved in the security of the games said. Following the refusal of Iranian players

Fernandes brace against Uruguay puts Portugal through to last 16

Bruno Fernandes scored a brace as Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 to secure a place in the last 16 of the World Cup with a group game to spare. Portugal dominated possession in a goalless first half on Monday, although the best chance of the half was fashioned by Uruguay’s Rodrigo

Ghana triumph as South Korea almost stage comeback

Ghana were able to overcome a spirited South Korean comeback, defeating them 3-2 in what has been the most exciting day of the 2022 World cup so far. Mohammed Salisu and Mohammed Kudus gave Ghana a two-nil first-half lead on Monday at Education City Stadium, as they brushed aside some

FIFA Lifts Ban On Kenya's Scandal-hit National Football Body

FIFA has lifted a ban on Kenya's national football federation, following the government's decision to reinstate the body after disbanding it over corruption allegations, the country's sports minister said Monday. In February, football's world governing body suspended

FIFA World Cup: Cameroon, Serbia share the spoils in thrilling 3-3 Draw

Cameroon defender Jean-Charles Castelletto put his side ahead by heading the ball into the back of the net from a corner kick.  Aleksandar Mitrovic made it 3-1 for Serbia early into the second-half before Cameroon struck twice through Vincent Aboubakar and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting

Germany score late to snatch 1-1 draw with Spain

Fullkrug rescues a point for Germany after Alvaro Morata had given Spain the lead in a lively showdown. Substitute Niclas Fullkrug’s close-range strike late in the second half rescued Germany with a valuable 1-1 draw against Spain in a World Cup Group E showdown, a result which

Croatia send Canada out of the World Cup 2022

Croatia overcame a spirited Canada on Sunday evening to register an impressive 4-1 victory, sending themselves top of Group F and eliminating the North American underdogs from the World Cup. The 2018 runners-up had fallen behind after 68 seconds at the Khalifa International Stadium

Belgium slip to shock World Cup defeat by Morocco

Morocco jeopardised Belgium's World Cup hopes as Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal's late goals secured a surprise 2-0 triumph in Doha on Sunday. Belgium, third in Russia four years ago, could have qualified for the last 16 with victory but instead produced another

Resolute Costa Rica snatch suprise win against Japan

Costa Rica have beaten Japan 1-0 to keep their hopes of qualification in the next round of the World Cup alive. Luis Fernando Suarez’s players spent most of Sunday’s game on the backfoot but came on top with right-back Keysher Fuller’s beautiful curler in the 81st

World Cup 2022: Lionel Messi brings hope for Argentina

Argentina's vast support gathered in their thousands at Qatar's Energy City adjacent to the vast Lusail Stadium with only one man on their minds as they faced World Cup jeopardy. Lionel Messi has carried the hopes of this football-mad nation for most of his career but there was

Lewandowski scores at World Cup, Poland beat Saudis 2-0

Robert Lewandowski finally scored at the World Cup on Saturday, helping Poland beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 and boosting his team’s chances of reaching the knockout stages. Lewandowski shed tears after scoring in the 82nd minute. He raced toward the corner with his arms outstretched,

Australia beat Tunisia to keep World Cup hopes alive

Australia won a World Cup game for only the third time in their history with a dogged 1-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday to revive their last-16 hopes. Striker Mitch Duke scored the only goal of a tight game with a clever header in the first half and Australia then desperately held

Sheikh Russel KC confirm Independence Cup Semifinal

A late goal by Nigerian forward Mfon Sunday Udoh helped Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra reach semifinal of the Bashundhara Group Independence Cup Football today (Nov 26). They beat Chittagong Abahani Limited by 1-0 goal in the first quarterfinal match at Sheikh Fazlul Haque Mani Stadium in

Kings beat Mohammedan to reach Independence Cup semifinal

Bashundhara Kings reached semifinal of the Bashundhara Group Independence Cup Football crushing Mohammedan Sporting Club Limited by 2-0 goals in the second quarterfinal match at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj today (Nov 26). Bashundhara Kings will

Argentina seek to rebound in do-or die clash with Mexico

All eyes will be on Argentina as they take on Mexico in the last match of the day as they suffered one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history with a 2-1 defeat over Saudi Arabia.  Besides, Mexico’s low-scoring and injury-hit squad bore out pre-tournament pessimism in