football
Megan Rapinoe sees disparity as World Cup approaches
Frisco, Oct 16 (AP/UNB) — With the Women's World Cup less than eight months away, U.S. national team midfielder Megan Rapinoe is dismayed by what she sees as ongoing issues of inequality in soccer.
US headed to Women's World Cup with 6-0 win over Jamaica
Frisco, Oct 15 (AP/UNB) — The U.S. women's national team breezed through CONCACAF qualifying to secure a spot in the World Cup next year in France.
Canada gets into Women's World Cup with 7-0 win over Panama
Frisco, Oct 15 (AP/UNB) — Christine Sinclair isn't concerned about chasing records. She's set her sights on the World Cup.
Italy leaves it late to earn 1st competitive win in a year
Rome, Oct 15 (AP/UNB) — Italy is finally showing signs of emerging from its crisis, nearly a year after failing to qualify for the World Cup.
Walton accords reception to SAFF U-18 champion girls
Dhaka, Oct 14 (UNB) – Walton Group accorded a reception to the Bangladesh U-18 Women’s Football team, who became unbeaten champions in the First SAFF U-18 Women’s Tournament, at the conference room of Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Sunday afternoon.
Netherlands thrashes Germany 3-0 to pile pressure on Loew
Amsterdam, Oct 14 (AP/UNB) — Coach Joachim Loew made history twice on Saturday night — he led Germany for a record 168th time before his team lost to the Netherlands by a three-goal margin for the first-ever time.
Newcomers Bashundahra Kings recruit eight current national players in their squad
Dhaka, Oct 13 (UNB)– Bashundhara Kings, the newcomers in the Premier Division Football League, came to limelight in their first appearance, recruiting eight promising booters of the current national football team that played in the just concluded Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football tournament 2018.
Monaco hires Thierry Henry as new coach
Paris, Oct 13 (AP/UNB) — Thierry Henry is back where it all started.
Mohamed Salah leaves Egypt match with injury
Cairo, Oct 13 (AP/UNB) — Egypt's assistant coach says Mohamed Salah's injury "doesn't look serious" after the Liverpool forward limped off late in an African Cup of Nations qualifier against Swaziland.
Lukaku leads Belgium past Switzerland with a brace
Brussels, Oct 13 (AP/UNB) — Romelu Lukaku scored both goals in Belgium's 2-1 win over Switzerland on Friday, putting the Red Devils in the lead of its group in the UEFA Nations League.