Football
SAFF U-15: Holders Bangladesh will start campaign taking on Bhutan Friday
Dhaka, Aug 22 (UNB)- Defending Champions Bangladesh Under-15 Football team will start their SAFF Under-15 campaign taking on Bhutan on Friday (August 23) at the Kalyani Stadium in West Bengal, India.
"Pukki Party" in full flow as striker becomes unlikely star
Dhaka, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) -Teemu Pukki hung back toward the corner of the penalty area. The ball was about to be delivered into the middle of the box, and it was as if the Norwich striker knew where it was going to be cleared.
Vela scores 2 goals, LAFC beats Earthquakes 4-0
San Jose, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — Carlos Vela scored two goals to reach 26 on the season, Diego Rossi got his 14th in the sixth minute and Los Angeles FC beat the San Jose Earthquakes 4-0 on Wednesday night.
Olympiakos, Dinamo Zagreb win Champs League playoff 1st legs
Bern, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — Olympiakos and Dinamo Zagreb took big steps toward returning to the Champions League group stage with convincing wins in the first leg of their playoff-round games on Wednesday.
Castellanos scores 10th goal, NYCFC tops Crew 1-0
New York, Aug 22 (AP/UNB) — Valentín Castellanos scored in the 36th minute, Sean Johnson got his seventh shutout of the season and New York City FC beat the Columbus Crew 1-0 on Wednesday night.
AFC Cup: Dhaka Abahani off to good start beating April 25 SC 4-3
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB) – Six-time BPL champions Dhaka Abahani Limited continued their fairytale performance in the AFC Cup beating April 25 SC (4.25) of North Korea by 4-3 goals in the first leg home match of the inter-zonal semifinal at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Wednesday evening.
Bangladesh to start SAFF U-15 campaign on Friday
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB)- Defending Champions Bangladesh Under-15 Football team will start their SAFF Under-15 campaign taking on Bhutan in the first match on Friday (August 23) at the Kalyani Stadium in West Bengal of India.
SAFF U-15 Champs: Bangladesh beat United SC 3-1 in practice match Tuesday
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB)- Holders Bangladesh Under-15 Football team beat United Sports Club U-15 side by 3-1 goals in a practice match at Kalyani Stadium in West Bengal on Tuesday, ahead of their SAFF Under-15 Championship scheduled to begin on Friday (August 23).
AFC Cup: Dhaka Abahani to face April 25 SC in home match on Wednesday
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB) - Six-time Bangladesh Premier League Football champions Dhaka Abahani Limited will face off against April 25 SC (4.25) of North Korea in their home match of the knockout phase of AFC Cup 2019 on Wednesday.
Pogba has penalty saved as Man United held 1-1 by Wolves
Wolverhampton, Aug 20 (AP/UNB) — Paul Pogba pulled his jersey over his face when the final whistle sounded, his latest spot-kick failure costing Manchester United two points and casting doubt over the wisdom of the team rotating its penalty-takers.