Football
World Cup final referee Pitana set to join politics
Brazil, June 20 (AP/UNB) — Argentinian referee Nestor Pitana, who worked in the 2018 World Cup final, will start in politics after his participation at Copa America in Brazil.
Ex-Sampdoria coach Giampaolo takes over at AC Milan
Milan, June 20 (AP/UNB) — Former Sampdoria coach Marco Giampaolo has been named the new coach of AC Milan.
JFA Football: Magura qualify for final round crushing Jashore 14-0
Dhaka, June 19 (UNB) – Magura District qualified for the final round of the JFA U-14 National Women’s Football Championship with a massive 14-0 goals victory over hosts Jashore District in the zonal final at the Shamsul Huda District Stadium in Jashore on Wednesday.
U-16 National Women’s Football kicks off Thursday
Dhaka, June 19 (UNB) - The first edition of Under-16 National Women’s Football Championship’ 2019, a talent hunt programme, will kick off on Thursday at six different zonal venues across the country.
AFC Cup: Dhaka Abahani thrash Manang Marshyangdhi 5-0 to take solo lead
Dhaka, June 19 (UNB) – Six-time Bangladesh Professional Football League champions Dhaka Abahani Limited took the solo lead in Group E of the AFC Cup Football’ 2019 crushing Nepalese champions Manang Marshyangdi Club by 5-0 goals in their home match at Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Wednesday.
Brazil model accusing Neymar of rape speaks to police again
Rio De Janeiro, Jun 19 (AP/UNB) — A Brazilian model who has accused soccer star Neymar of raping her in a Paris hotel testified a second time to police in Sao Paulo on Tuesday, and her lawyer said he may request a face-to-face encounter between the two.
Argentina again facing early elimination at Copa America
Belo Horizonte, Jun 19 (AP/UNB) — A year later, Argentina is again facing the prospect of an early elimination.
Copa America: Host Brazil held by Venezuela to 0-0 draw
Salvador, Jun 19 (AP/UNB) — Brazil followed a lackluster win over Bolivia with a scoreless draw against Venezuela in the Copa America on Tuesday, prompting more jeers from local fans.
Guerrero leads Peru over Bolivia in key Copa America match
Rio De Janeiro, Jun 19 (AP/UNB) — Striker Paolo Guerrero led Peru to a key 3-1 win over Bolivia on Tuesday that improved the team's chances of advancing to the knockout stage of Copa America.
JFA Football: Magura District crushes Khulna by 13-0 goals
Dhaka, June 18 (UNB)– Magura District crushed Khulna District by a massive 13-0 goals in the JFA U-14 National Women’s Football Championship at the Shamsul Huda District Stadium in Jashore on Tuesday, featuring hattricks by Ria, Anika and Ankhi.
In another match of the day at same venue, hosts Jashore District beat Barguna by 3-1 goals, featuring a hattrick by Sonia.