football
Fed Cup Football: Sheikh Russel KC eliminates Chattogram Abahani by 1-0 goal
Dhaka, Nov 10 (UNB) - Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra qualified for the semifinal of the season’s curtain raiser soccer meet Walton Federation Cup Football Tournament by eliminating last time runners-up Chattogram Abahani Limited by 1-0 goal in the 3rd quarterfinal at floodlight Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Saturday.
Olympics Qualifiers: Bangladesh Women booters face India Sunday
Dhaka, Nov 10 (UNB) – Bangladesh Women’s team will face their formidable neighbour India in their 2nd Group C Asian Qualifiers match of the Women’s Olympics Football Tokyo 2020 to make a comeback from shameful defeat against hosts Myanmar in the opener.
Swiss prosecutor suspended while leading FIFA investigation
Geneva, Nov 10 (AP/UNB) — Switzerland's chief economic crimes prosecutor was suspended last week while leading an investigation into corruption linked to FIFA, the federal prosecutor's office said Friday.
Coach Joachim Loew leaves Boateng out of Germany squad
Berlin, Nov 10 (AP/UNB) — Germany coach Joachim Loew has left Jerome Boateng out of the squad for upcoming games against Russia and the Netherlands.
Guardiola raises prospect of new action over City finances
London, Nov 10 (AP/UNB) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola raised the prospect Friday of soccer authorities punishing the Premier League champions over attempts to circumvent financial fair play rules.
Fed Cup Football: Sk Jamal through to semis beating Saif SC 2-1
Dhaka, Nov 9 (UNB) - Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club reached the semifinals of the Walton Federation Cup Football Tournament after a 2-1 win against Saif Sporting Club in the second quarterfinal at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday.
Olympics QF Football: Bangladesh seek to stage comeback
Dhaka, Nov 9 (UNB) –Bangladesh women’s football team are looking forward to the next game on Sunday against a familiar side, India, to stay in the race of the Asian Qualifiers for the Women’s Olympics Football Tokyo’2020.
Anthony Martial back in France's national team squad
Paris, Nov 9 (AP/UNB) — Anthony Martial was called back to France's national team on Thursday, eight months after his latest appearance with the squad.
Solari's claim on Madrid coaching job faces test at Celta
Barcelona, Nov 9 (AP/UNB) — When Real Madrid visits Celta Vigo on Sunday, interim coach Santiago Solari may have his last chance to convince the club that he should stay on the job.
Southgate defends giving Rooney a final England appearance
London, Nov 9 (AP/UNB) — Giving England's record scorer Wayne Rooney a farewell appearance is coach Gareth Southgate's attempt to better celebrate the contribution of the country's soccer stars.