Football
JFA Football: Tangail emerge zonal champions beating Mymensingh 3-1
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) – Tangail District clinched the zonal title to reach the final round of the JFA U-14 National Women’s Football Championship eliminating hosts Mymensingh District by 3-1 goals in the zonal final at the Rafiquddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Saturday.
U-16 Women’s Football: Magura emerge zonal champions, reach final round
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - Magura District emerged zonal champions to reach the final round of the BFF-Unicef U-16 National Women’s Football Championship crushing hosts Jashore District by massive 11-0 goals in the regional final at the Shamsul Huda District Stadium in Jashore on Saturday, featuring two hat-tricks by Bristy and Orpita.
US Soccer, women's team tentatively agree to mediate lawsuit
Reims, Jun 22 (AP/UNB) — U.S. Soccer and players for the women's national team have tentatively agreed to mediate a lawsuit that accuses the federation of gender discrimination and seeks equitable pay.
BFF holds football training, tournament for street kids
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB)— Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) held a training session and tournament for street children at the BFF artificial turf in Motijheel on Saturday morning as part of its AFC Corporate Social Responsibility Programme.
Ajax extend coach Erik Ten Hag’s contract till June 2022
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - Ajax Amsterdam have extended coach Erik ten Hag’s contract till the end of June 2022 after he guided the Dutch side to a league and cup double as well as the semi-finals of the Champions League, reports The Indian Express.
Barcelona to play Arsenal in Joan Gamper Trophy at Nou Camp
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - Barcelona will play a pre-season friendly with Arsenal at their Nou Camp stadium on Aug. 4, the La Liga champions said, reports The Indian Express.
Messi should take Argentina break: Kempes
Buenos Aires, June 22 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Argentine football great Mario Kempes said Friday that Lionel Messi should take a break from international football in the interests of himself and Argentina's national team.
Germany coach wants "step by step" at FIFA Women's World Cup
France, June 22 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg on Friday expressed her hope on the team moving forward step by step ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 match against Nigeria.
Salah's Egypt opens African Cup with 1-0 win over Zimbabwe
Cairo, June 22 (AP/UNB) — Egypt opened the African Cup of Nations by beating outsider Zimbabwe 1-0 in Cairo on Friday, providing relief for Mohamed Salah, the host nation and the continent's soccer bosses.
Injured Sanchez leads Chile to Copa America quarterfinals
Brazil, June 22 (AP/UNB) — Despite another ankle injury, Alexis Sanchez led Chile to the quarterfinals of the Copa America.