Football
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.
Selection of players for Sheikh Kamal U-20 Football ends
Barguna, Feb 19 (UNB)- The player selection process for the proposed Sheikh Kamal U-20 Football Championship, organised by Bangladesh District and Divisional Football Association (BDDFA), came to an end on Tuesday with the selection of players of Barishal division at the Barguna Stadium here.
Man United defeats Chelsea, advances to FA Cup quarterfinals
London, Feb 19 (AP/UNB) — Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba each scored first-half goals as Manchester United defeated Chelsea 2-0 on Monday at Stamford Bridge to advance to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.