football
Ind-Cup Football: Dhaka Abahani, Bashundhara Kings register win
Dhaka, Dec 2 (UNB) – Federation Cup champions Dhaka Abahani Limited got off to a good start in the 13-team Independence Cup Football Tournament beating Muktijoddha Sangsad KC by 2-1 goals in the Group C opener at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Sunday.
Ronaldo on target again as Juventus beats Fiorentina 3-0
Milan, Dec 2 (AP/UNB) — Juventus extended its lead in Serie A to 11 points after beating Fiorentina 3-0 on Saturday.
Real Madrid beats Valencia 2-0 to rebound in Spanish league
Madrid, Dec 2 (AP/UNB) — Real Madrid has found some peace again after the humiliating loss to Eibar in the Spanish league.
Indy Cup Football: Saif SC makes good start beating team BJMC 1-0
Dhaka, Dec 01 (UNB) – Saif Sporting Club made a good start in the 13-team Independence Cup Football Tournament beating Team BJMC 1-0 in the opening match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Saturday.
Salah on list of nominees for African player of year
Cairo, Dec 1 (AP/UNB) — Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been put on a list of 34 players in the running for the African player of the year award.
Argentine community awaits Copa Libertadores final in Madrid
Madrid, Dec 1 (AP/UNB) — Madrid-based fan groups of Boca Juniors and River Plate are preparing for the Copa Libertadores final in the city that is home to one of the largest Argentine populations outside of Argentina.
Atletico defeats Monaco 2-0, advances in Champions League
Madrid, Nov 29 (AP/UNB) — There was no letdown this time. Atletico Madrid is back in the knockout stage of the Champions League.
Porto defeats Schalke 3-1 to win its Champions League group
Porto, Nov 29 (AP/UNB) — With another dominant performance, Porto extended its winning streak by defeating Schalke 3-1 on Wednesday to guarantee first place in Group D of the Champions League.
Napoli beats Red Star 3-1 but will have to wait to progress
Naples, Nov 29 (AP/UNB) — Dries Mertens scored twice as Napoli comfortably saw off Red Star Belgrade 3-1 on Wednesday, but the Italian side will have to wait to book its place in the Champions League knockout stage.
PSG shows grit and fighting spirit in beating Liverpool 2-1
Paris, Nov 29 (AP/UNB) — With its Champions League campaign in danger, Paris Saint-Germain finally showed the grit and fighting spirit that is supposedly the hallmark of a proud English side like Liverpool.