Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Football

Hamza Chowdhury is favourite footballer of Adam Abbas

Within just a year, Hamza Choudhury has become the heartbeat of the Bangladesh football team. Along with scoring goals, he has also been providing assists. Not only at Dhaka’s National Stadium, but even when Bangladesh plays at venues abroad, the stands often echo with chants of ‘Hamza, Hamza.’ Aft

Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68

Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's childhood club Newell's Old Boys announced on Saturday. Argentinian media reported Jorge Messi had passed away on Friday in a hospital in Rosario. "His constant companionship and behind-the-scen

Where New York Is Nurturing Bangladesh’s Footballers of Tomorrow

On a quiet afternoon in Brooklyn, the football fields at Parade Ground are anything but quiet. Across the sprawling complex, boys and girls of different ages are spread across the pitches, training under different coaches, working on their skills and competing in practice games. For a moment, the s

Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat

Spain won their second World Cup on Sunday, collecting the trophy from US President Donald Trump after Ferran Torres' extra-time strike broke the stubborn resistance of Lionel Messi's Argentina.

Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake

Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph. The fixture between two of the big beasts of global football is mouthwatering enough but is given added spice by long-standing polit

France and Spain prepare to duel at World Cup

France's exciting attack led by Kylian Mbappe take on a technically accomplished Spain team in the first semi-final of the World Cup on Tuesday. France have reached the past two World Cup finals, winning in 2018 in Russia and losing on penalties to Argentina four years ago in Qatar in an epic final

Spain into World Cup semi-final with France after late strike against Belgium

Spain struck late to beat Belgium 2-1 on Friday and move onto a blockbuster World Cup semi-final against France after a game decided by a goalkeeping error from Senne Lammens. European champions Spain will face the team that have rapidly become tournament favorites in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday.

Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit

The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup. "Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into

Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown

Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested Golden Boot race. The defending champions meet the African nation, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, in Atlanta for the right to play Switzerland o

England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar

England battled past Mexico into the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday and Norway stunned Brazil as a FIFA decision to reprieve United States star Folarin Balogun after an intervention from Donald Trump triggered uproar. A day of gripping drama on and off the field was crowned by an epic contest a

Portugal, Croatia to battle stifling heat in Toronto World Cup match

Croatia and Portugal on Wednesday refused to use the possibility of stifling heat as an excuse ahead of their World Cup last-32 clash in Toronto. Canada's environment ministry has issued a warning that temperatures could reach 35 Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) on Thursday in the city, but it could feel li

Spain, Portugal eye World Cup last 16

European champions Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal aim to book their places in the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday as Algeria look to salvage some pride for African football. Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, where a win will keep them on course for a potential meeting with Portugal

Easy or Difficult? The Road Ahead for Brazil and Argentina

At exactly 5 p.m. on Friday, three buses carrying the Argentina squad pulled up at the rear entrance of Hotel Adolphus in downtown Dallas. As expected, Argentine fans had gathered behind the five-star hotel, hoping to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi and his teammates. As the players stepped off the

Argentina Seal Group J Top Spot; Scaloni Says Messi Will Not Start Against Jordan

Argentina have clinched top spot in Group J and booked their place in the World Cup last 32 after beating Algeria and Austria, with coach Lionel Scaloni insisting every match remains equally important.

Australia Lose Matthew Leckie and Jacob Italiano to Injury Ahead of World Cup Knockout Clash With Egypt

Australia have been dealt a major blow ahead of their World Cup knockout match against Egypt, with experienced forward Matthew Leckie and right-back Jacob Italiano ruled out for the rest of the tournament because of injury. Leckie,

USA, Germany in control as Dutch eye World Cup knockouts

Co-hosts the United States and Germany will bid to complete perfect World Cup group stage campaigns on Thursday, while the Netherlands and Japan look poised to join them in the last 32.

Sports Desk

'We have been the victims of misfortune'

England saw the other side of the coin in their second match of the World Cup. The one-time champions drew 0-0 with Ghana in a crucial Group L match. In the match, the English attack was repeatedly blocked by the African team's solid defense. In addition, England midfielder Declan Rice is also blami

Football World Cup 2026 /Did England succumb to black magic?

'We tried everything. We took shots, we headed, we tried from set pieces... but nothing worked. I don't know... maybe black magic was at work on the field today!'

'Messi scored five goals in two matches, I played in two World Cups and couldn't score a goal'

Another match for Argentina. Once again, the limelight is on Lionel Messi. He broke numerous records with a brace against Austria last night in Dallas. From his neighborhood to social media, he is being praised everywhere. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has showered praise on Messi, who is setting records

Messi leads, Mbappe chases: The battle for World Cup scoring record

Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into football history on Monday by becoming the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer. The Argentine captain scored twice in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria in Texas, taking his career World Cup tally to 18 goals and surpassing the previous record of 16