Barcelona predict record revenues, rising profits
AFP, Barcelona :Barcelona on Thursday forecast profits of 274 million euros (270.7 million dollars) this season and record revenues of 1.255 billion euros.“It’s a conservative...
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Tiafoe defies ‘really bad’ jet lag to cruise into Tokyo semis
AFP, Tokyo :Jet-lagged Frances Tiafoe flew into the Japan Open semi-finals in straight sets on Friday, clinching each with an ace to beat Serbia’s Miomir...
Benzema aiming to get back into the groove against Getafe
AFP, Barcelona :Karim Benzema returned for Real Madrid after injury, only to find a new contender on his throne as the deadliest player in Spain,...
‘Calm’ South Africa down India in rain-hit ODI
AFP, Lucknow :Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller hit unbeaten half-centuries to set up a nine-run win for South Africa in a rain-reduced opening One Day...
One dead in unrest at Argentina soccer match
One person died on Thursday when violent clashes near a soccer match outside Buenos Aires between Boca Juniors and Gimnasia y Esgrima spilled into the...
Sohan emphasizes on plugging loopholes ahead of T20 WC
BSS, Dhaka :Bangladesh vice-captain Nurul Hasan Sohan emphasized on batting well in the middle overs, stating that it’s one of the main areas in which...
Familiar batting collapse scripts Tigers’ defeat in tri-nation series opener
BSS, Dhaka :A familiar middle order batting collapse caused Bangladesh’s 21-run defeat to Pakistan in their opening game of the tri-nation T20 tournament at Hagley...
Zimbabwe batting coach Klusener resigns
Agency :Lance Klusener has resigned from his post as the Zimbabwe batting coach with immediate effect.The former South African all-rounder has stepped down from his...
Messi says 2022 WC will ‘surely’ be his last
AFP, Buenos Aires :Argentina captain Lionel Messi said Thursday that the 2022 World Cup (WC) in Qatar will “surely” be the last of his career.“It’s...
Rashford rescues Man Utd in Cyprus as Arsenal cruise in Europa League
AFP, Paris :Manchester United avoided further embarrassment after their humiliating defeat to Manchester City by coming from behind to beat Cypriots Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in...
Nida leads Pakistan to win in high-voltage clash against India
BSS, Dhaka :Nida Dar came up with a terrific all-round performance as Pakistan beat archrivals India by 13 runs in their crucial game in the...
Brazil extend lead in world rankings
In the last change to the FIFA World Rankings before the World Cup starts next month, Brazil increased their lead at the top and Spain...