Football
Diego Maradona released from hospital
Buenos Aires, Jan 14 (Xinhua/UNB) - Argentine football great Diego Maradona has been released from hospital after undergoing surgery for internal bleeding, a spokesperson for the 1986 World Cup winner said on Sunday.
Madrid striker Karim Benzema injures right hand
Madrid, Jan 14 (AP/UNB) — Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema had to be substituted at halftime of Sunday's Spanish league match at Real Betis after hurting his right hand.
De Gea's saves help United beat Tottenham in Premier League
London, Jan 14 (AP/UNB) — There were too many saves for Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea to even remember.
Messi scores record 400th goal in Spanish league
Spain, Jan 14 (AP/UNB) — Lionel Messi took his all-time Spanish league scoring record to 400 goals on Sunday after contributing to a 3-0 win over Eibar to keep defending champion Barcelona comfortably at the top.
30 players picked up from Mymensingh for Sk Kamal U-20 Football
Dhaka, Jan 13 (UNB) – Thirty players were picked up from Mymensingh Division to play in the proposed Sheikh Kamal U-20 National Football Championship scheduled for next April through a two-day selection process concluded on Sunday (Jan 13) at the Netrokona Adhunik Stadium.
Iran and Iraq advance at Asian Cup, Saudis on verge
United Arab Emirates, Jan 13 (AP/UNB) — Iran and Iraq advanced to the knockout stages of the Asian Cup on Saturday with a game to spare.
Ozil dropped as Arsenal loses; Liverpool leads by 7 points
London, Jan 13(AP/UNB) — Trailing 1-0 in a dreary London derby, what Arsenal manager Unai Emery needed was a creative spark to inspire a comeback at West Ham.
Juventus, Milan, Lazio through to Italian Cup quarterfinals
New York, Jan 13 (AP/UNB)- Cristiano Ronaldo was among several regular players who didn't start though defending champion Juventus nevertheless eased into the quarterfinals of the Italian Cup on Saturday.
Sk Kamal U-20 Football: Mymensingh div player selection Sunday
Netrokona, Jan 12 (UNB) – The final selection of Mymensingh Division players for the proposed Sheikh Kamal Under-20 National Football Championship will be held at Netrokona Adhunik Stadium on Sunday.
Bangladesh Premier League Football begins Jan 18
Dhaka, Jan 12 (UNB) – Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football, the country’s most prestigious and professional soccer league, will begin on Friday next (Januray 18).