Football
Sundhage takes over as Brazil women's soccer team coach
Sao Paulo, Jul 31 (AP/UNB) — Pia Sundhage of Sweden took over as the coach of Brazil's women's national team with a promise of change, but not a total overhaul.
American midfielder Alex Mendez signs with Dutch club Ajax
Dhaka, Jul 31 (AP/UNB) - Midfielder Alex Mendez, among the top American players at this year's Under-20 World Cup, has transferred to the Dutch club Ajax from Germany's Freiburg.
Brazilian police dismiss rape claim against Neymar
Sao Paulo, July 31 (AP/UNB) — Brazilian police said Tuesday they have decided there are no grounds to bring rape charges against soccer star Neymar. And they're investigating whether his accuser filed a false report.
BPL Football: Team BJMC relegated conceding 0-2 goals defeat to Brothers Union
Dhaka, July 30 (UNB) - Team BJMC have been relegated from the 13-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football with one match to spare, after conceding 0-2 goals defeat to lowly Brothers Union FC at the floodlit Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Tuesday.
Brazilian police finish probe of rape claim against Neymar
Sao Paulo, Jul 30 (AP/UNB) — Brazilian police say they have finished the investigation of the rape accusation against soccer star Neymar but its conclusion will only be made public on Tuesday.
US Soccer says women's team has made more than the men
Dhaka, Jul 30 (AP/UNB) - Facing mounting public pressure in a fight over equitable pay, U.S. Soccer said the World Cup champion women's national team has been paid more than the men's team.
Sarri to return against Parma, Conte against Lecce
Milan, Jul 30 (AP/UNB) — The new coaches of Juventus and Inter Milan have relatively easy starts to their return to Serie A, but there are potentially crucial matches during the second weekend of the new Italian league season.
BPL Football: Dhaka Abahani finish runners-up crushing Sheikh Jamal
Dhaka, July 29 (UNB)- Last two times champions Dhaka Abahani Limited had to remain satisfied with runners-up position in the 13-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) crushing former champions Sheikh Jamal DC by 4-1 goals in their last league match at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Monday.
Saif Powertec to sponsor all 13 Dhaka Senior Division Football clubs
Dhaka, July 29 (UNB) - Saif Powertec Limited will sponsor all 13 clubs of the Dhaka Senior Division Football League ahead of this year’s football season.
BPL Football: Bashundhara Kings beat Saif SC 2-0
Dhaka, July 29 (UNB)- Newly crowned Bashundhara Kings defeated Saif Sporting Club by 2-0 goals in the 13-team Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football at the Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Monday.