Football
FIFA makes penalty shootout rule change during World Cup
Valenciennes, June 21 (AP/UNB) — The debut of video review in women's soccer is causing confusion and has pushed FIFA to make a rule change heading into the knockout phase of the World Cup.
JFA Football: Mymensingh thrash Khulna by 11-0 goals
Dhaka, Jun 21 (UNB)– Mymensingh District thrashed Khulna District by 11-0 goals in the JFA U-14 National Women’s Football Championship at the Rafiq Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Friday.
BFF to hold football training, tournament for street kids on Saturday
Dhaka, Jun 21 (UNB)- Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is going to hold a training session and tournament for the street children, as a part of their AFC Corporate Social Responsibility Program.
Copa America: Tite expected to make changes to Brazil's team
Sao Paulo, June 21 (AP/UNB) — Under pressure after two lackluster performances by Brazil in the Copa America at home, coach Tite is expected to make changes to his squad ahead of its final group game this weekend.
Barcelona reserves put £89.2m release clause on new signing Mike van Beijnen
Dhaka, June 21 (UNB) - Barcelona's reserve team have put a 100m euro (£89.2m) release clause on their new signing Mike van Beijnen, reports BBC.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino seeks assurances women can attend 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Iran
Dhaka, June 21 (UNB) - Fifa president Gianni Infantino has written to the Iranian Football Federation to seek assurances that women will be allowed to attend 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Zimbabwe players threatening to boycott African Cup opener
Zimbabwe, June (AP/UNB) - 21 Zimbabwe players are threatening to boycott Friday's opening game of the African Cup of Nations against host Egypt because they haven't been paid, raising the prospect of another major embarrassment for African soccer at the end of one of its worst weeks.
Abahani’s Mamunul wins AFC Cup 2019 Goal of the Week
Dhaka, Jun 21 (UNB)- Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Friday announced Dhaka Abahani Limited midfielder Mamunul Islam Mamun as the winner of this week’s AFC Cup 2019 Goal of the Week after a public vote on its official website.
Man, 64, arrested over soccer star Emiliano Sala's death
London, June 21 (CNN/UNB) - UK authorities investigating the death of Argentine footballer Emiliano Salahave arrested a man "on suspicion of manslaughter by an unlawful act."
The weirdest footballing terms from around the world
Dhaka, June 21 (UNB) - It’s an oft-trotted cliche that football is the international language. But how, exactly, do people speak football in different countries around the world?