football
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.
Jesus scores as Brazil beats Saudi Arabia 2-0 in friendly
Riyadh, Oct 13 (AP/UNB) — Gabriel Jesus and Alex Sandro scored a goal each as Brazil defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 in a friendly on Friday.
Palestine clinch Bangabandhu Gold Cup beating Tajikistan
Dhaka, Oct 12 (UNB) – Palestine for the first time clinched the title of Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament denying Tajikistan with a one goal in a penalty shootout after a goalless play in the stipulated and extra time at Bangabandhu National Stadium on Friday.
Mbappe sparks 2-goal rally as France hits back vs Iceland
Guingamp, Oct 12 (AP/UNB) — Kylian Mbappe saved world champion France's blushes by creating one goal and scoring a late equalizer in the space of five minutes to salvage a 2-2 draw against Iceland in a friendly on Thursday.
Argentina routs Iraq 4-0 despite Messi's absence
Riyadh, Oct 12 (AP/UNB) — Argentina, without star striker Lionel Messi, thrashed Iraq 4-0 in a friendly on Thursday with goals from Lautaro Martinez, Roberto Pereyra, German Pezzella and Franco Cervi.
Ronaldo accuser's lawyers demand proof documents are false
Las Vegas, Oct 12 (AP/UNB) — Attorneys for a Nevada woman accusing Cristiano Ronaldo of rape challenged the international soccer star's legal team on Thursday to prove that documents cited in European media reports about their 2009 encounter in Las Vegas are false.
Portugal keeps winning in Nations League without Ronaldo
Madrid, Oct 12 (AP/UNB) — No Cristiano Ronaldo, no problem.
BB Gold Cup: Palestine will lock horn with Tajikistan in final on Friday
Dhaka, Oct 11 (UNB) – Favorite Palestine will lock horn with Tajikistan in the final match of the six-nation 5th Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament on Friday at the country’s premier sports venue--Bangabandhu National Stadium here.
BB Gold Cup: Palestine will lock horn with Tajikistan in final on Friday
Dhaka, Oct 11 (UNB) – Favorite Palestine will lock horn with Tajikistan in the final match of the six-nation 5th Bangabandhu Gold Cup International Football Tournament on Friday at the country’s premier sports venue--Bangabandhu National Stadium here.
Ronaldo rape report documents altered, fabricated
Las Vegas, Oct 11 (AP/UNB) — Cristiano Ronaldo's new Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer went on the attack Wednesday, saying documents cited in media reports about a rape claim against the soccer star were "complete fabrications" and the encounter was consensual.