Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo and his teammates celebrate with their trophy after the Copa America Centenario championship soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J.on Sunday. Chile defeated Argentina 4-2 in penalty kicks to win the championship.

June 28, 2016

Chile stun Argentina to win Copa

AFP, United States :Holders Chile stunned Argentina to win the Copa America Centenario in a penalty shoot-out here Sunday as Lionel Messi’s title curse struck...

Football

June 28, 2016

Messi factfile

AFP, East Rutherford :Factfile on Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who announced his retirement from international football on Sunday:Name: Lionel Andres MessiNationality: ArgentinianDate of...

Argentina's Lionel Messi waits for trophy presentations after the Copa America Centenario championship soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday.

Football

June 28, 2016

Lionel Messi retires from international football

AFP, United States :Lionel Messi sensationally announced his retirement from international football here Sunday after Argentina crashed to an upset defeat against Chile in the...

A France's supporter holds a French flag prior to the Euro 2016 round of 16 soccer match between France and Ireland, at the Grand Stade in Decines- Charpieu, near Lyon, France on Sunday.

Football

June 27, 2016

France beat Ireland 2-1 to reach Euro 2016 quarter-finals

AFP, Lyon :Antoine Griezmann broke Irish hearts with two second-half goals as France came from behind to claim a 2-1 win over ten-man Republic of...

Colombia soccer fans cheer on their team as they come out onto the pitch to warm up prior to the Copa America Centenario third-place soccer match against the United States in Glendale, Ariz on Saturday.

Football

June 27, 2016

Colombia down US to grab Copa third spot

AFP, United States :AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca scored the only goal as Colombia defeated the United States 1-0 to clinch third place in the...

Football

June 27, 2016

Shackled Bale still finds key for Wales

With an expert swish of his left foot, Gareth Bale demonstrated against Northern Ireland that even when he does not shine, he can decide matches...

Football

June 27, 2016

Rugby U-16 players’ training programme concludes

The rugby under-16 players’ selection and training programme concluded on Sunday in Chittagong. Chittagong District Sports Association (CDSA) vice president advocate Shaheen Aftabur Reza Chowdhury...

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June 27, 2016

Hodgson mulls striker options for Slovakia

AFP, France :England take on Slovakia on Monday in the key battle for first place in Group B at Euro 2016 with Roy Hodgson mulling...

From (left to right) Senior Vice-President of BFF Abdus Salam Murshedy, Captain of Arambagh Krira Sangha Mitul Hossain, Captain of Dhaka Abahani Limited Ariful Islam, Senior Additional Director of Walton Group FM Iqbal Bin Anwar Dawn pose with the Walton

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June 27, 2016

Dhaka Abahani face Arambagh in final today

Sports Reporter :Dhaka Abahani Limited will face Arambagh Krira Sangha in the final of the Walton Federation Cup Football at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today....

Portugal's Nani (center) is challenged by Croatia's Ivan Strinic (left) during the Euro 2016 round of 16 soccer match between Croatia and Portugal at the Bollaert stadium in Lens, France on Saturday.

Football

June 27, 2016

Portugal defeat Croatia 1-0

Ricardo Quaresma scored late in extra time as Portugal defeated Croatia to set up a Euro 2016 quarter-final match against Poland.The substitute headed in from...

Ludivine Payet (left) wife of France's Dimitri Payet, poses for a photo with others on the stands during the Euro 2016 round of 16 soccer match between France and Ireland, at the Grand Stade in Decines-ÂCharpieu, near Lyon, France on Sunday.

Football

June 27, 2016

Ludivine Payet (left) wife of France’s Dimitri Payet, poses for a photo with others on the stands during the Euro 2016 round of 16 soccer match between France and Ireland, at the Grand Stade in Decines-Charpieu, near Lyon, France on Sunday.

Orlando City midfielder Kevin Molino (left) and Toronto FC Midfielder Will Johnson (7) fight for the ball during an MLS soccer game in Orlando, Fla on Saturday.

Football

June 27, 2016

Orlando City midfielder Kevin Molino (left) and Toronto FC Midfielder Will Johnson (7) fight for the ball during an MLS soccer game in Orlando, Fla on Saturday.