Football
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen to quit after World Cup
New Zealand, Dec 14 (AP/UNB) — All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will step down after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, ending a 16-year involvement with the world's top-ranked team.
Chelsea condemns anti-Semitic chant by fans in Budapest
Hungary, Dec 14 (AP/UNB) — Chelsea has issued a harsh condemnation of its supporters after several were heard singing an anti-Semitic chant during the 2-2 draw against Vidi in the Europa League on Thursday.
Indy Cup Football: Dhaka Abahani reach semifinal eliminating Saif SC
Dhaka, Dec 13 (UNB) – Defending champions Dhaka Abahani Limited reached the semifinals of the 13-team Walton Independence Cup Football Tournament 2018 eliminating Saif Sporting Club by a solitary goal in the 3rd quarterfinals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Thursday.
Benfica ends Champions League campaign with 1-0 win over AEK
Lisbon, Dec 13 (AP/UNB) — Benfica finished its Champions League campaign with a 1-0 win over AEK Athens on Wednesday.
Real Madrid, Man U pay price for fielding weakened teams
Dhaka, Dec 13 (AP/UNB) - Two of European soccer's grandest clubs paid the price for fielding weakened teams on the final night of Champions League group play, with Real Madrid slumping to a record home loss and Manchester United squandering a surprise opportunity to top its group.
Mourinho selection backfires, United misses out on top spot
Valencia, Dec 13 (AP/UNB) — Manchester United missed the chance to finish top of its Champions League group as an understrength team lost 2-1 at Valencia on Wednesday, with an embarrassing own-goal by Phil Jones proving decisive.
Coach Moriyasu goes with youth in Japan squad for Asian Cup
Tokyo, Dec 13 (AP/UNB) — Southampton's Maya Yoshida and Salzburg's Takumi Minamino have been included in a Japan squad that will be missing Shinji Okazaki and Shinji Kagawa at next month's Asian Cup.
UEFA U-15: Bangladesh play 1-1 draw with hosts Thailand
Dhaka, Dec 12 (UNB) - Bangladesh U-15 Men’s Football team made a brilliant comeback in their 2nd match of the four-nation UEFA U-15 Men’s Youth Tournament 2018 playing 1-1 draw with stronger hosts Thailand in the Thai town of Buriram on Wednesday.
Ind-Cup Football: Sheikh Russel into last 4 beating Ctg Abahani
Dhaka, Dec 12 (UNB) – Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra smartly moved into the semifinals of the 13-team Walton Independence Cup Football Tournament’2018 eliminating last year’s runners-up Chattogram Abahani Limited by 2-0 goals in the 2nd quarterfinals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Wednesday.
PSG beats Red Star to reach Champions League knockout stage
Belgrade, Dec 12 (AP/UNB) — The attacking trio of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Edinson Cavani struck again as Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the round of 16 of the Champions League with a 4-1 win at Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday.