Football
Bangladesh keen to send more booters to Brazil for training: Russell
Dhaka, June 24 (UNB) - State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russell on Monday said Bangladesh wants to send more young footballers to Brazil for higher training.
U-16 Football: Tangail outplay Gazipur 6-0
Dhaka, June 24 (UNB)- A brillinat hat-trick by Eti enabled Tangail District to earn a comfortable 6-0 goals victory over Gazipur District in the BFF-UNICEF U-16 National Women’s Football Championship’ 2019 at the Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Monday.
Head of African women's soccer wants action against Cameroon
Valenciennes, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — The head of women's soccer in Africa wants Cameroon to face punishment for the conduct of players in the Women's World Cup loss to England.
Argentina beats Qatar to escape elimination at Copa America
Porto Alegre, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — Lionel Messi avoided another disappointment with the national team as Argentina escaped elimination in the group stage of the Copa America.
England beats seething Cameroon 3-0 to advance in World Cup
Valenciennes, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — As the Cameroon players protested and play was delayed, England's staff and players watched in disbelief.
Uruguay and Chile set to revive rivalry at Copa America
Rio De Janeiro, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — The lively rivalry between Chile and Uruguay will have a new chapter on Monday as the two teams fight for top spot in Copa America's Group C.
Senegal doesn't miss Mane as it starts African Cup with win
Dhaka, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) -Senegal reinforced its status as one of the favorites to win the African Cup of Nations by starting its campaign in Egypt with a 2-0 win over Tanzania on Sunday.
Colombia beats Paraguay at Copa America to stay perfect
Salvador, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — Colombia beat Paraguay 1-0 Sunday with a second-string team to stay perfect at the Copa America with three wins and without conceding any goals. The win also helped Argentina to advance from Group B in second place.
France beats Brazil 2-1 in extra time, reaches WCup quarters
Dhaka, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) -As the score remained tied in extra time and the clock ticked toward a penalty kicks shootout, France's stress kept increasing. Hosting the Women's World Cup, Les Bleues are expected to win the title or at least come close.
Mexico tops Martinique 3-2 to reach Gold Cup quarterfinals
Charlotte, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — Uriel Antuna, Raul Jimenez and Fernando Navarro scored and Mexico advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals with a 3-2 victory over Martinique on Sunday in front of 59,283 fans at Bank of America Stadium.