November 24, 2022

Ecuador, Netherlands eye a place in the next round

Agency :Ecuador or the Netherlands will take a huge step towards the second round of the World Cup if either can force a victory in...

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November 23, 2022

People say we don’t have backbone:Virgil van Dijk

BBC Online :Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has hit back at criticism accusing European teams at the World Cup of having no “backbone” after they...

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November 23, 2022

The participants and the guests of the Football Tournament between Argentina supporters team and Brazil supporters team pose for a photo session at the ground of Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) in Tangail recently. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall of MBSTU organised the football meet. NN photo

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November 23, 2022

Swiss eye strong start in World Cup opener versus Cameroon

Agency :Switzerland hope to secure early points in a tough Group G when they face Cameroon in their World Cup opener on Thursday after a...

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November 23, 2022

BCB announces new fixture for BD-India series

Sports Reporter :The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Tuesday a new fixture for the upcoming Bangladesh-India series.Bangladesh will play a three-match One Day International...

(From left to right): Germany's Thomas Mueller, Joshua Kimmich and 'Youssoufa Moukoko attend a training session at Al Shamal Stadium in Al Shamal, north of Doha on Monday. Agency photo

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November 23, 2022

Germany can go far if Kimmich shines

Agency :At the last World Cup in Russia, Germany had a disaster. They failed to make it past the Round of 16 and as a...

Brazil's Neymar (2nd from left) and Dani Alves (right) during training for World Cup 2022 at Al Arabi SC Stadium in Doha of Qatar on Monday. Agency photo

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November 23, 2022

Odds-on favourites Brazil face strong Serbia in World Cup opener

Agency :Brazil are keeping their cards close to their chest under the spotlight of being the odds-on favourites as they prepare to face Serbia in...

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November 23, 2022

Criticism gave us ‘fire in our bellies’: Rice

Criticism of England’s form before the World Cup gave players “fire in our bellies” in their emphatic opening win over Iran, says midfielder Declan Rice....

Argentina's Lionel Messi and teammates look dejected after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C against Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail of Qatar on Tuesday. Agency photo

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November 23, 2022

Argentina suffer reality check again on biggest stage

Agency :The stars appeared to be alligning for Lionel Messi as he arrived at the Qatar World Cup as the talisman for an Argentina squad...

Croatia's midfielder Luka Modric (centre) and his teammates take part a training session at the Al Ersal training camp in Doha on Monday. Agency photo

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November 23, 2022

Pressure off unfancied Croatia as they begin against Morocco

Agency :Croatia have won their last five matches and lost once in 16 months, but the 2018 runners-up, led by midfield conjuror Luka Modric, will...

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon (centre) jokes with Dani Olmo (right) during a training session at Qatar University, in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday. Spain will play its first match in Group E in the World Cup against Costa Rica today. Agency photo

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November 23, 2022

Spain take on Costa Rica in battle of the generations

Agency :The young Spain players at the heart of coach Luis Enrique’s new-look side make their global debut today when they face the experienced veterans...

Fans react during the match between United States and Wales at the FIFA Fan Festival in Doha of Qatar on Monday. Agency photo

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November 23, 2022

WC fan fest returns to normalcy after opening night chaos

Agency :A day after chaotic scenes and skirmishes marred the opening night of the World Cup (WC) fan festival, organizers seemed to have learned their...