Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the young players of the country to concentrate on their sports sincerely so that in the near future Bangladesh can clinch the football World Cup. “I hope that gradually our players will play in the World Cup, for that you have to prepare yourselves. You will be our golden boys. We will clinch the World Cup,” she said. The prime minister said this while addressing the prize giving ceremony of the grand finals of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman National Gold Cup Football Tournament Boys U-17 and Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib National Gold Cup Football Tournament Girls' U-17 at Bangladesh Army Stadium. She said that through sports body and mind remain fit and concentration does not get diverted. “The more you practice sports the more you will attain excellence. So I will tell you to play with utmost sincerity,” she said. Read more: PM Hasina buys Dhaka's first metro rail ticket to become its first passenger Briefly describing various development activities for upgrading sports of the country, she said that works to set up mini stadium in every upazila have been launched to ensure sports facilities in every area across the country. She also said that the government has taken steps to flourish the domestic sports of the country. She mentioned that some 56 stadiums so far have been constructed at district level. She said the government has plan to establish swimming pool, shooting range, sports complex and indoor stadium in every district. Read more: Won't allow anyone to play with fate of people: PM “We will establish BKSP in all eight divisions for ensuring better sportspersons in the country,” she said. She said that ‘Sports for all’ is the aim of the government. “Taking that aim in our consideration we are working tirelessly.” The PM said that some 110,552 players have joined in the tournament and this is huge. “Talented 40 boys and 40 girls from this tournament will get three months intensive training in the BKSP. Besides, we are taking steps to provide better training through sending players to abroad.” State Minister of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Md. Zahid Ahsan Russel and Secretary of the Ministry of Youth & Sports Mesbah Uddin also spoke at the programme. The prime minister also enjoyed the final match of the Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib National Gold Cup Football Tournament Girls' U-17 between Rangpur Division and Khulna Division. Sylhet Division became champions in the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman National Gold Cup Football Tournament Boys U-17 while Barishal Division runners-up. Rangpur Division clinched the title of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib National Gold Cup Football Tournament Girls' U-17 while Khulna Division was the runners-up. Hasina distributed prizes and medals among the champions and the runners-up teams as well as the best performers and the highest scorers in the two tournaments after the grand finals. Besides, she conferred medals to the best goalkeepers of the tournaments and the best players of the grand finals.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that whenever she gets time she watches football games and dreams about Bangladesh playing in the World Cup one day. “Now the World Cup is being held, but we have no position in football. It actually hurts me”, she said adding that she dreams of the day when “our boys and girls will qualify” to play in the world’s biggest football tournament. The premier was addressing the concluding and medal distribution ceremony of Bangabandhu Inter-university Sports Championship at Bangladesh Army Stadium here in the capital. Read more: Don’t harm nature during project implementation: PM Hasina The Youth and Sports Ministry arranged the 3rd edition of the sports competition with some 6,950 participants, including 1,850 females from the country’s 125 public and private universities under 12 events.  Hasina stressed on the need for sports competitions and cultural practices to keep the young generation free from drugs, militancy and terrorism. “We don’t want drugs, militancy or terrorism. We believe in peace, development and progress. I know the government’s supports are always needed for education and sports and cultural practices,” she said. The PM said different sports competitions have been introduced from primary school to university level in the country. Due to these competitions, Bangladesh would be able to perform better in the world sports, she hoped. said the country’s children are grooming themselves thanks to different sports competitions. “It will be better for the children as much as they can participate in sports,” she added.Describing Bangladeshi children as very meritorious and talented ones, she said if they get a little scope, they can make possible the impossible. The PM focused on different steps taken by her government for the development of sports, including construction of mini-stadium in every upazila in the country. Some 720 medals were distributed among the best performers under the 12 events including football, cricket, athletics, volleyball, basketball, table tennis and badminton, kabaddi and chess. Daffodil International University has become the champion university in the 3rd edition of the competition, while Dhaka University won the fair play award. Read more: PM Hasina hails the Armed Forces for standing by the people : PM The joint best male athletes are Ashif Reza and Mahumudun Nabi of Uttara University and the best female athlete is Tamanna Akter of Islamic University (Kushta), who received gold medals from the prime minister. State Minister for Youth and Sports Zahid Ahsan Russel presided over the function, while Youth and Sports Secretary Mesbah Uddin delivered the welcome speech. Earlier, the PM enjoyed the 2nd half of the women's football final match when Gono Bishwabidyalay and American International University of Bangladesh (AIUB) by 3-1. The champion teams under different events include Daffodils University in men's football, women's handball, women's volleyball and women's kabaddi; Gono Bishwabidyalay in women's football, men's volleyball and men's kabaddi; Islamic University in men's handball and men's basketball; North South University in women's basketball; AIUB in men's cricket and Jashore University of Science and Technology in women's cricket. The Bangabandhu Inter-university Sports Championship was introduced in 2019.

Five-time world cup champion Brazil won their last world cup in 2002. After that, they appeared in four more tournaments, including one in their home in 2014. However, the champs have failed to win another Cup, even though they participated with their top-performing team each time. Now, Brazil is heading to another FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar in 2022. The event is going to start on November 20. Brazil’s coach announced the 26-member team on Monday (November 07, 2022) with those who are in the rhythm. Let's take a look at the squad analysis of Brazil for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Brazil Squad Announced for 2022 FIFA Football World Cup Table: Brazil's 26-member Team for FIFA Football World Cup 2022 Role Players Goalkeepers Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras) Defenders Dani Alves (UNAM Pumas), Danilo (Juventus), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Alex Telles (Sevilla), Bremer (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Thiago Silva (Chelsea) Midfielders Bruno Guimares (Newcastle United), Casemiro (Manchester United), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham United) Forwards Antony (Manchester United), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Neymar Jr. (PSG), Richarlison (Tottenham), Pedro (Flamengo), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid) Source: CBS Sports Read More: Which Countries have Won FIFA Football World Cup Trophy? Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino and recently injured Aston Villa playmaker Philippe Coutinho were left out of Brazil’s World Cup squad. Firmino’s omission is a big surprise. Although this Liverpool star has been in good form this season, Tite did not consider him for the team. Apart from Firmino’s omission from the team, there are no big surprises in the Brazil team. With an aim for the sixth title, Brazil will begin their World Cup tour with a match against Serbia on November 24. Five-time world champions Brazil has been waiting for another World Cup for 20 years. The Latin giants have not benefited much from European dominance in recent times. In 2014, Brazil reached the semi-final, which was their highest achievement after the 2022 World Cup win. Brazil team analysis for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar Goalkeepers There is no shortage of stars in this year’s Brazil team. Two of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League, Alisson, and Ederson will fight for the goalkeeper position, while Waveraton is another key goalkeeper this year. Read More: 5 Host Cities of FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022: A Travel Guide Defenders In defense, Danilo, Alex Sandro, and Thiago Silva were predictable. However, there was some confusion about whether veteran defender Dani Alves would be on the team at the end. In the end, it seems Tite trusted Alves’ years of experience. Dani Alves has made history by becoming the oldest player in Brazil’s World Cup squad. He turned 39 last month. Midfielders Manchester United duo Casemiro and Fred will be in charge of midfield. In addition to that, Fabinho’s inclusion adds more value to Brazil’s squad. With these top-notch players, as always, Brazil’s midfield is good. So there should be no doubt that Brazil will be in control of the game. Forwards In the attacking position, Brazil means Neymar! This happened in the previous two World Cups in 2018 and 2018. In the 2014 World Cup, Brazil’s game strategy revolved around Neymar. It is the same in the 2018 World Cup. Neymar is the biggest star of the team. Read More: Is the FIFA Football World Cup Trophy Made of Solid Gold? However, this time Brazil is no longer a team dependent on Neymar. The five-time world champions are not dreaming of winning the sixth World Cup depending on Neymar alone. Apart from Neymar, there are stars like Vinicius, Rodrigo, and Richarlison on the team. Key Players Although the final team will consist of 11 players, there will be some key players. And definitely, the whole world will have eyes on them. Neymar, forward Although PSG’s start has been in the news for one controversy or another, his record for team Brazil has always been inspiring. He has six career goals in the World Cup tournament. But Neymar may pass Pele’s international goals (77goals) if he can score three more goals in the world cup. Currently, Neymar has 75 international goals in his basket. Read More: Technologies set to amaze at Qatar Football World Cup 2022 In recent days, Neymar has been in excellent form and scored seven goals in his last nine international outings, while he already crossed double digits for PGS in the 2022-23 season. Winning a World Cup trophy will make him one of the greatest of all time. Vinícius Júnior, winger The 2021-22 season ended up being the breakthrough that the world had been waiting for from Vini. While he was in his fourth year at Real Madrid, the 22-year-old led the club to a La Liga title with 17 goals and 10 assists besides scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final against Liverpool. However, he only scored one goal in his 16 appearances for Brazil. So, he will have to improve his goal score for the national team to become one of the best wingers in Brazil. And Qatar is definitely a good chance for him. Read More: World Cup Football 2022 jerseys: Where to buy online in Bangladesh Thiago Silva, center back Any preceding Brazilian captain may remain on a higher pedestal, but Thiago Silva has been outstanding because of his youthful age and years of superb gameplay. In his career, he has played an integral role in boosting the Brazilian central defense. At 38 years old, it is remarkable that Thiago Silva is playing for the Brazilians while famous at an age when many other people are benched. While at Chelsea, most counted him out due to his age, but he shone in the last two-plus seasons. This World Cup will be his last appearance. Final Worlds Ahead of the World Cup, FIFA, the governing body of international football, has set a deadline of November 14 to announce the team. However, Brazil’s coach Tite is reluctant to delay the announcement of the World Cup team. Read More: 8 Stadiums of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 So far, we have analyzed the Brazil Squad for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Many people are giving different opinions after seeing the Brazilian team. Experts are analyzing the areas of strength and weakness. There are also divisions over who should have been kept and who should not have been taken. But, Brazil’s coach Tite seems, does not care about those criticisms. So, we have to wait until the end of the World Cup to see whether Tite was right or wrong.

FIFA will put more World Cup tickets up for sale next week on a first-come, first-served basis. Soccer’s governing body said Wednesday that a total of 1.8 million tickets for the World Cup in Qatar have already been sold ahead of the next sales round, which opens Tuesday on the FIFA website. The tournament is being played from Nov. 21 to Dec. 18. The cheapest tickets for fans from outside Qatar are priced at 250 Qatari riyals ($69). Also Read: FIFA picks 2026 World Cup cities, predicts US `No 1 sport’ The tournament has a total capacity of about 3 million tickets, with about 2 million placed on general sale and 1 million allocated for FIFA stakeholders such as member federations and sponsors, plus hospitality programs. Organizers said last week that 40 million tickets were requested in the first two sales phases. The latest sales round closes Aug. 16, though more seats typically are available later as stakeholders return some tickets. Tickets can also become available during the World Cup from fans of teams that are eliminated.

Saudi Arabia made a proposal during the FIFA's annual congress in May of this year. Saudi Arabia has formally proposed to organize the World Cup every two years. FIFA has decided to evaluate their proposal. A feasibility study has already been started in this regard. UEFA, on the other hand, is not pleased with such a decision. If the World Cup is held every two years, they believe that the existing UEFA games would clash with different competitions. UEFA will face significant challenges as a result of this; while FIFA President Infantino endorses this plan considering its financial prospect. Read: Argentina to Face Brazil in FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers Saudi Arabia's FIFA World Cup Proposal Saudi Arabia’s plan to conduct FIFA World Cup event every two years instead of four has already been approved by FIFA's Congress. The Saudi proposal was carried by the assembly, with 166 national federations approving and just 22 votings against evaluating the existing position. Yasser Al-Misehal, head of the Saudi Arabia Football Federation, requested a feasibility assessment on the move during a meeting in May, 2021. He believes football's future is in jeopardy, particularly because the recent coronavirus outbreak has worsened the sport's recent issues. FIFA president Infantino endorsed Saudi Arabia's proposal, saying it will help the organization boost its economy in the middle of the coronavirus crisis. Read: FIFA, AFC Qualifiers: Indian captain Sunil Chhetri strike twice to beat Bangladesh 2-0 What is Asia's Take on the Proposal? The football federations of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, and Bangladesh have officially endorsed the proposal, suggesting that the world football calendar needed to be updated to reflect the contemporary age, according to a joint statement. According to a spokesperson for the ASEAN Football Federation, other Asian countries are becoming more interested in the concept. The number of Asian teams competing in the World Cup is usually low. Only 4 to 5 of the 32 countries are given the opportunity to compete in the World Cup. However, Asia is home to over half of the world’s population. Asia will gain a lot if the new regulations are implemented. That is why the majority of Asian football federations are excited about Saudi Arabia's proposal. Furthermore, instead of 32 teams, the World Cup will be open to a total of 48 countries starting in 2026. As a result, more Asian nations will have the opportunity to participate in the World Cup. Read: FIFA, AFC Qualifiers: Indian captain Sunil Chhetri strike twice to beat Bangladesh 2-0 What is the Position of UEFA on the Proposal? The World Cup is held every two years, and UEFA is not interested in this kind of proposal. European Football Federation is unhappy with FIFA's approach to implementing this proposal. They have already voiced its position. Aside from continental football competitions, hosting the World Cup every two years has the potential to cause schedule conflicts with UEFA Club Football, Nations League, and the Olympic Games. Therefore, UEFA believes such a move is illogical. Interestingly, the former Arsenal manager and current FIFA head of global football development Arsene Wenger is backing the proposal to stage World Cup every two years rather than every four years. Wenger stated in a recent interview that it will be a global initiative for both men's and women's football. He is confident that this initiative will help to popularize the game even further. Meanwhile, UEFA has a plan to speak out against FIFA's proposal to stage World Cup every two years next week. They hope that they would be able to gather more support by going through this approach. Read: FIFA, AFC qualifiers: Bangladesh face India Monday Bottom Line It will be a difficult task to organize the World Cup every two years. Continental football tournaments are also organized outside of the World Cup. These championships are held in Asia, South America, and Europe every four years. The African continent, on the other hand, organizes a continental football competition every two years. Furthermore, UEFA already has a busy calendar with domestic football competitions. As a result of this, FIFA will face a significant challenge in hosting the World Cup every two years.