Football
Piatek scores again as AC Milan beats Empoli 3-0 in Serie A
Milan, Feb 23 (AP/UNB) — When it comes to scoring in Serie A, only Cristiano Ronaldo is more prolific than Krzysztof Piatek.
Dubious Hernandez goal helps West Ham beat Fulham 3-1
London, Feb 23 (AP/UNB) — A controversial goal by Javier Hernandez helped West Ham to a 3-1 come-from-behind victory against relegation-threatened Fulham in the Premier League Friday.
Ronaldo held scoreless in Madrid as Atletico beats Juventus
Madrid, Feb 21 (AP/UNB) — Atletico Madrid's vaunted center-back pairing finally got the better of Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday, even providing the goals after holding their long-time rival scoreless for once.
Putin asks FIFA for support on World Cup legacy
Moscow, Feb 21(AP/UNB) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he wants FIFA to help ensure last year's World Cup has an effective legacy.
BCL Football: Dhaka City FC beats Wari Club 2-0
Dhaka, Feb 20 (UNB) – Dhaka City FC earned a 2-0 goal victory over old horse Wari Club in the Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) Football at the Kamalapur Stadium here on Wednesday.
Bangladesh U-16 women’s footballers fly for Myanmar Saturday
Dhaka, Feb 20 (UNB) – A 30-member Bangladesh U-16 Women’s Football team will fly for Myanmar early Saturday to participate in the Qualifying Round-2 of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship beginning there on February 27.
Barcelona's attacking stars disappoint in 0-0 draw at Lyon
France, Feb 20 (AP/UNB) — On a scoreless night in the Champions League, not even Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez could find a way to get a goal.
Liverpool, Bayern draw 0-0 in Champions League first leg
England. Feb 20 (AP/UNB) — Bayern Munich still can't find a way to score, let alone win at Liverpool.
BCL Football: Soccer Club, Feni beat Fakirerpool Youngmens Club 2-0
Dhaka, Feb 19 (UNB) – Soccer Club, Feni managed a 2-0 goals victory over Fakirerpool Youngmen’s Club in the Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) Football at the Kamalapur Stadium here on Tuesday.
BPL Football: Team BJMC force Bashundhara Kings to play goalless draw
Dhaka, Feb 19 (UNB) – Bottom-placed Team BJMC made the biggest upset in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football forcing Independence Cup champions and star-studded Bashundhara Kings to drop their first point after five consecutive victories in a goalless draw at their home venue --Shaheed Bulu Stadium in Noakhali -- on Tuesday.