football
Torreira back for Uruguay for Copa America quarterfinals
Salvador, Jun 27 (AP/UNB) — Uruguay midfielder Lucas Torreira says he will be able to play on Saturday when his team faces Peru in the Copa America quarterfinals.
Barcelona official denies club wants Neymar to return
Barcelona, Jun 27 (AP/UNB) — A Barcelona official has denied the Spanish soccer club is trying to bring back Neymar amid reports the Brazil striker wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
Neville relaxed going into England's quarterfinal vs Norway
Le Havre, Jun 27 (AP/UNB) — Facing his biggest match as a first-team manager, England's Phil Neville seemed remarkably relaxed with a day to go.
Women's World Cup: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Cameroon
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB)- Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Cameroon following their Women's World Cup last-16 loss to England in Valenciennes, reports BBC.
Ex-Liverpool midfielder pleads not guilty to assault charge
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB)- Former Germany and Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has pleaded not guilty after being charged with common assault in Australia, reports BBC.
Benfica considering £112.9m offer from Atletico Madrid for Portuguese teenager
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB) - Benfica have said they are considering an offer of 126m euros (£112.9m) from Atletico Madrid for Portuguese forward Joao Felix, reports BBC.
Investment pays off as Europe dominates Women’s World Cup
France, June27 (AP/UNB) — Even Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn had to check that the number was right.
Salah scores as Egypt move into last 16 of Africa Cup of Nations
Dhaka, JUne 27 (UNB) - Mohamed Salah made one and scored one as hosts Egypt beat DR Congo 2-0 to move into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations, reports BBC.
Megan Rapinoe: Donald Trump tells US women's co-captain to 'respect flag'
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB) - US president Donald Trump has criticised US women's team co-captain Megan Rapinoe on Twitter, telling her not to "disrespect our country" after she said she would not visit the White House if they won the World Cup, reports BBC
Argentina wary of Venezuela Copa America threat
Rio De Janeiro, June 26 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Argentina will have no margin for error when they meet Venezuela in the Copa America quarterfinals on Friday, according to midfielder Leandro Paredes.