Barca cruise past Leganes to turn up heat on Real Madrid
AFP, Madrid :Lionel Messi was rugby tackled and then scored a penalty as Barcelona put the pressure back on Real Madrid by easing to a 2-0 victory over Leganes at an empty Camp Nou...
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Jamie Day Head Coach of BD for more 2 years
Sports Reporter :Jamie Day has been named Head Coach of Bangladesh Football team for more two years. It was certain that Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) would extend his appointment for more two years. It...
Late own goal sees Sevilla stutter in Champions League chase
Sevilla suffered a setback in their bid to qualify for next season’s Champions League group stage as a late own goal by Diego Carlos allowed visiting Levante to grab a 1-1 draw on Monday.Julen...
Qatar launches third World Cup venue, flags virus precautions
Launching the third 2022 World Cup stadium, Qatar’s chief organizer said on Monday he was consulting with the English Premier League and Bundesliga to learn about how they are dealing with the coronavirus.Hassan Al-Thawadi’s...
Sarri targets first Juventus trophy against former club Napoli
AFP, Milan :Maurizio Sarri takes on his former club Napoli in today’s Italian Cup final looking for his first trophy as Juventus coach days before Serie A resumes after a three-month shutdown.Juventus are chasing...
World Athletics insists Russia pay doping fine by July 1
AFP, Moscow :World Athletics said Monday it had shot down a request by Russia’s athletics federation to defer a payment of a $5 million doping fine.In March, World Athletics fined Russia’s track and field...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says career at a crossroads
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he is at a turning point in his career and it will be a difficult decision whether to extend his contract at the London club or not.The Gabon international,...
Mushfiqur Rahim stands against racism
Bangladesh cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim, one of the country’s most popular sportsmen, has chosen to speak out and take a stand against racism. Mushfiqur is thus the first Bangladeshi cricketer to take a prominent stand...
Saliva ban favouring batsmen is bloody storm in a teacup: Greg Chappell
Former India coach Greg Chappell says talks of saliva ban tilting the balance towards batsmen is a “bloody storm in a teacup” but sweat will also be very effective when it comes to shining...
Marcelo takes knee as Madrid return with win over Eibar
AFP, Madrid :Marcelo celebrated by taking a knee as Real Madrid returned from three months away following the coronavirus suspension by beating Eibar 3-1 on Sunday.After scoring Madrid’s third goal in the 37th minute,...
Messi caps Barcelona win over Mallorca on La Liga return
AFP, Madrid :Lionel Messi returned without a beard and with a goal and two assists as Barcelona resumed their La Liga title challenge on Saturday with a thumping 4-0 victory over Real Mallorca.After three...
Tanzania first African country to restart league amid virus
Tanzania this weekend became the first African country to resume a national league suspended during March because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Young Africans, who have been champions a record 22 times, won 1-0...