Football
Monaco signs experienced midfielder Fabregas from Chelsea
Monaco, Jan 12 (AP/UNB) — Struggling Monaco has boosted its relegation fight by signing experienced midfielder Cesc Fabregas from Chelsea until June 2022.
China advances to Asian Cup last 16, Australia rebounds
Dubai, Jan 12 (AP/UNB) — China and South Korea made it to the knockout round of the Asian Cup on Friday, while defending champion Australia stayed alive by rebounding from a stunning opening defeat.
Without Messi, Barcelona loses to Levante in Copa del Rey
Madrid, Jan 11 (AP/UNB) — Barcelona could not overcome the absence of Lionel Messi and other regular starters on Thursday, losing 2-1 at Levante in the first leg of the Copa del Rey's round of 16.
Las Vegas police seeking soccer star's DNA in rape case
Las Vegas, Jan 11 (AP/UNB) — Cristiano Ronaldo is being asked by police to provide a DNA sample in an investigation of a Nevada woman's allegation that he raped her in his Las Vegas hotel penthouse in 2009 and paid her to keep quiet, the soccer star's lawyer and Las Vegas police said Thursday.
Real Madrid averts upset, beats Leganes 3-0 in Copa del Rey
Madrid, Jan 10 (AP/UNB) — Real Madrid avoided the upset this time, beating Leganes 3-0 on Wednesday to move closer to the last eight of the Copa del Rey.
BDDFA U-20 Football: Player selection for Mymensingh Div. begins Jan 12
Dhaka, Jan 9 (UNB)– The two-day players selection trial for Mymensingh Division of the Saif Power Battery Bangladesh District & Divisional Football Association (BDDFA) Divisional Under-20 Football Tournament will commence Saturday (January 12) at the Netrokona District Stadium.
BFF dismisses allegation of non-cooperation in hosting Sk Kamal Int’l Club Cup
Dhaka, Jan 9 (UNB) - Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Wednesday refuted the allegation of CCC Mayor and President of Chattogram Jila Football Association ASM Nasiruddin that it is not cooperating in arranging the Sheikh Kamal International Club Cup football.
Ronaldinho honored at Rio's Maracana hall of fame
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 9 (AP/UNB) — Ronaldinho has joined the hall of fame of Rio de Janeiro's famous Maracana stadium.
China, South Korea, Iran open Asian Cup with victories
United Arab Emirates, Jan 8 (AP/UNB) — With coach Marcello Lippi in charge and the team needing a bit of help from an own-goal, China came from behind to beat Kyrgyzstan 2-1 at the Asian Cup on Monday.
Mexico's Martino won't promise a World Cup quarterfinal
Mexico City, Jan 8 (AP/UNB) — Aware Mexico is obsessed with reaching the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1986, Gerardo "Tata" Martino did not make any promises when he was introduced as El Tri's new coach.