Football
Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from Argentina’s national football team, ending his international career after Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey. The Argentina World Cup-winning footballer confirmed his decision in an open letter posted on social
Bangladesh in tough group of U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers
Bangladesh have been drawn into Group C of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualifiers, with the draw taking place in Kuala Lumpur. Their opponents in the group are the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Syria, Bhutan, and Macau. The draw was held today at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where 35 teams wer
Controversial' coach absent from press conference, Bangladesh team to leave for Uzbekistan tonight
The Bangladesh team will leave for Uzbekistan tonight to take part in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers. Ahead of their departure, a press conference was held at the BFF House, but head coach Gerard Jones was absent, as were all the players. Questions were raised about the coach’s absence, but BFF t
Bangladesh U-20 coach raises safety concerns
Bangladesh Under-20 coach Gerard Jones has raised concerns about his safety and the handling of his personal financial information, saying a series of unsettling experiences in Dhaka have left him feeling “scared”, “vulnerable” and “alone”. Jones, an English coach working in Bangladesh, said he had
