Football
Pele leaves French hospital to return to Brazil
Sao Paulo, Apr 9 (AP/UNB) — Pele left a Paris hospital on Monday after being treated for a urinary infection. The 78-year-old Pele, who has been frequently hospitalized in the last few years for kidney and prostate procedures, was under care in the French capital since kast Wednesday.
Premier Football: Dhaka Abahani earn 2-0 victory over Ctg Abahani
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) – Defending champions Dhaka Abahani Limited registered their 9th victory in the 11th round match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Chattagrm Abahani Limited by 2-0 goals in a rain-hit match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Monday.
Bangamata U-19 Women’s Int’l Gold Cup Football theme video released
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) – The theme video of the first Bangamata U-19 Women’s International Gold Cup Football Tournament officially launched at the BFF House in Motijheel on Monday.
Barca, Juve focus on Europe, CL rivals face home challenges
London, Apr 8 (AP/UNB) — With the completion of their domestic title defenses seeming a formality, Barcelona and Juventus can now focus on the Champions League.
'Maybe I'll leave' Dorados: Maradona
Mexico City, April 7 (Xinhua/UNB) - Argentine football great Diego Maradona has revealed plans to quit his job as head coach of Mexican second division side Dorados at the end of the season.
Messi, Suarez lead Barca past 10-man Atletico to boost lead
Spain, Apr 7 (AP/UNB) — Barcelona increased its lead of the Spanish league to a commanding 11 points after Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored late goals in a 2-0 win over 10-man Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
Premier Football: Rahmatganj play goalless with Brothers
Dhaka, Apr 6 (UNB) - Two lowly teams -- Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society and Brothers Union Club -- played a goalless draw in their 11th round match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) football at the floodlit Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Saturday evening.
Premier Football: Saif SC beat NoFeL SC 1-0
Dhaka, April 6 (UNB)– Saif Sporting Club earned sixth win in 10 matches of Bangladesh Premier Division Football League beating lowly NoFeL Sporting Club by a solitary goal at the Rofiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Saturday.
Salah ends goal drought, helps Liverpool back to top of EPL
Southampton, Apr 6 (AP/UNB) — Mohamed Salah chose the perfect moment to end the longest goal drought of his Liverpool career.
2nd division football: Khilgaon beat Gouripur by 5-0 goals
Dhaka, Apr 5 (UNB) - Khilgaon Football Academy thrashed Gouripur Sporting Club by 5-0 goals on Friday in the second division football league organised by Dhaka Metropolitan Football League Committee.