The India national cricket team arrived in Dhaka on Thursday evening. The tourists will play a three-match ODI and two-match Test series against the hosts Bangladesh. Read more:  India to arrive in Dhaka Thursday for ODI, Test series It will be the first series of these two teams in Bangladesh in seven years. India last toured Bangladesh for an ODI and Test series back in 2015 when Bangladesh beat them 2-1 in the ODI series. Bangladesh took on India in 36 ODIs so far, and they won five, with one match ending with no result.  Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team in this series, while Lokesh Rahul will play the role of his deputy. The first ODI of the series will take place in Dhaka on December 4, while the second will be played at the same venue on December 7. The third and last ODI will be played in Chattogram on December 10.  After the ODI series, both the teams will lock horns in a two-match Test series. The first Test is scheduled to be played in Chattogram from December 14, while the second and last Test will take place in Dhaka from December 22.  Read more: Unofficial Test: India A in the driving seat against Bangladesh A India's squad for Bangladesh ODIs: Rohit Sharma (C), KL  Rahul (VC), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Shahbaz Ahmed, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen

A brilliant hattrick by Sadia guided Uttara Football Club to earn a comfortable 5--0 goal victory over Jamalpur Kacharipara Akadash in the 4th round match of the Bashundhara Group Women's Football League' 2021-22 at the Bir Shreshta Shaheed Shipahi Mohammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Thursday.   Sadia made a hattrick scoring three consecutive goals in the 22nd, 33rd and 65th minutes while Lipi netted the remaining two goals for Uttara FC in the 71st and 74th minutes. Read more: Women's football: Bashundhara Kings hammer Dhaka Rangers 12-0 In the day's other match at the same venue, Cumilla United Club outplayed Nasrin Sports Academy by 5-1 goal.  Maria, Shipra, Ripa, Sumi and Roaja scored one each for Cumilla United, which dominated the first half by 4-1 goal. Read more: Women's Football: Barisal FA beat Cumilla United 2-0 Kursia Jannat netted the lone goal for Nasrin Academy.

Germany are very much in danger of being knocked out of the group phase if they fail to win today against Costa Rica. Even winning against Costa Rica may not be good enough to qualify for the next round if the Japan vs Spain match doesn't go in their favour. Germany of Group E will therefore be the major focus on Day 12 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Let's examine the scenarios for Groups E and F. Group E The Al Bayt Stadium will host the game between Germany and Costa Rica, while the Khalifa International Stadium will host the match between Japan and Spain. Both games will begin at one in the morning on Friday (Bangladesh Standard Time). Read More: Spain vs Japan FIFA World Cup 2022 LIVE Streaming: Where and how to watch online and on TV Channel, predicted XI Germany vs Costa Rica Germany are not considered the outright favorites for the FIFA World Cup 2022, but no one thought they would be in danger of being knocked out in the group phase. Germany may well go home after today’s fixture if they fail to win against Costa Rica and Japan snatch a point against Spain. So, their chances of reaching the Round of 16 phase depend on ifs and buts. Costa Rica have found itself in a good position to qualify for the next round after beating Japan 1-0 in their second match. Beating Germany will secure their place in the Round of 16. Given Germany’s current form, Costa Rica can dare to dream of another upset in the Qatar 2022 event. Japan vs Spain Japan have a great chance to move on to the next round if they manage to draw against Spain. The Japanese side has already proved that they can upset big teams by defeating Germany in their opening fixture. But at the same time, they have made their task a bit harder by losing their second fixture against Costa Rica 1-0. One thing is sure: Japan will go for everything in this encounter against Spain. Spain started their campaign with a thumping 7-0 victory over Costa Rica. They have won the hearts of millions of football fans by displaying some magical performances on the field. With a strong goal difference, one can expect Spain to move on to the next round even if they lose against Japan. Read More: Special record that Messi can break if he plays in FIFA World Cup 2022 final Group F The Al Thumama Stadium will host the Canada vs. Morocco game, while the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium will host the Croatia vs. Belgium game. Both games will get underway at 9 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). Croatia vs Belgium Belgium were pre-tournament favorites to win the FIFA World Cup in 2022, but they haven't lived up to expectations. Belgium’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Canada showed their shortcomings, and the next game they made a blunder by losing 2-0 to Morocco. Now their contest against Croatia is a do-or-die one. If Belgium loses this match, they will be eliminated from the competition after the group stage. Croatia showed their true prowess in their last encounter with Canada. Despite the fact that Croatia is considered an older team, the players' experience ultimately made the difference. They should expect a tough battle from Belgium, so this fixture promises to be an exciting one. Canada vs Morocco Morocco are in a stronger position than Belgium and Croatia to finish at the top of Group F. They have 4 points and expect to beat Canada in their last match of the group phase. Morocco will have 7 points if they overcome Canada, which will be good enough to go to the next round. Canada are already out of the competition after losing their first two matches. Their aim will now be to finish the tournament on a high note by defeating Morocco in their final fixture. Read More: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Argentina beat Poland 2-0 to top Group C Aftermath The match between four-time champion Germany and Costa Rica will command the majority of football fans' attention. Germany may be knocked out of the group stage for the second time in a row, which would be a huge blow. Besides, Belgium’s qualification for the Round of 16 is also in jeopardy. A couple of big teams may well be out of the tournament after today’s fixtures, which make Day 12 of the Qatar World Cup 2022 intriguing.

Bashundhara Kings smarty reached the final of the season's curtain raiser soccer meet, the Bashundhara Group Independent Cup Football' 2022 eliminating Bangladesh Police FC by 3-1 goal in the 2nd semifinal at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj on Thursday. They will play Sheikh Russell Krira Chakra in the final on Monday (December 5) at 1 pm at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Dutta Stadium in Cumilla Two losing semifinalists-- Defending champions Dhaka Abahani Limited will play Bangladesh Police FC in the 3rd place deciding match on Sunday (December 4), also at 1pm at the Bir Shrestha Fl Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj. In the day's 2nd semifinal, Brazilian striker cum team captain Robson Robinho put the star-studded Kings ahead in the 13th minute from a penalty (1-0).. Rakib Hossain doubled the Kings margin in the 65th minute (2-0). Brazilian striker Dorielton scored the 3rd goal for the Kings in the 73rd minute (3-0). Forward Edward scored the consolation goal for Police FC in the stoppage time (90+1 minute) of the match (3-1). Later, Kings local forward Rakib Hossain was adjudged the man of the match. . Iranian defender of Police FC Habibi got marching order in the match after receiving direct red card. In the first semis on Wednesday, Sheikh Russell Krira Chakra forced out holders Dhaka Abahani Limited beating them by 3-2 goal. Earlier, Dhaka Abahani Limited qualified for the semi-final eliminating Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by 2-1 goal while Sheikh Russell KC booked a seat for the last four stage eliminating Chittagong Abahani Limited by 1-0 goal in the quarterfinals. Bangladesh Police FC qualified for the semis defeating Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad KC by 5-4 goal while big budgeted Bashundhara Kings made a semifinal berth beating Dhaka Mohammedan SC by 2-0 goal in their respective quarterfinals.

England defender Ben White has returned home from the World Cup for personal reasons, the Football Association said Wednesday. The FA didn't provide a reason for White's departure. The Arsenal center back isn't expected to join back up with England coach Gareth Southgate’s squad in Qatar after leaving the team's training base in Al Wakrah. Read more: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: England comfortably beat Wales 3-0 “We ask that the player’s privacy is respected at this moment in time," the FA said in a statement. The 25-year-old White didn't play in England's first two group matches against Iran and the United States, and was absent for the team's Group B finale against Wales. England faces Senegal in the round of 16 on Sunday. Read more: England wary of World Cup upset against US

Here you can get all the details as to When, Where, and How you can watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 between Spain vs Japan Live Streaming Spain and Japan will compete in the last Group E fixture with their chances of moving on to the World Cup knockout rounds still in doubt. La Roja only needs to avoid losing; a victory would assure them first place in Group E. Japan must win in order to advance, but if the other fixture between Germany and Costa Rica ends in a draw, a draw would be sufficient. So on Thursday, everything is set up for a tight but captivating final-night match to decide who proceeds to the round of 16. Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup 2022 Spain vs Japan live in Bangladesh? Bangladesh viewers can watch the match live on all of these channels: BTV, T Sports, PTE LTD and Viacom 18. 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How to watch Spain vs Japan live stream in Australia Football fans in Australia can watch Spain vs Japan, along with every World Cup 2022 game, on free-to-air SBS. You can tune in on TV or live stream Spain vs Japan using SBS On Demand. Read more: Brazil vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup 2022 LIVE Streaming: Where and how to watch online and on TV Channel, predicted XI SBS on Demand is free to use and works on a range of smart devices including mobile phones, smart TVs and web browsers. How to watch Spain vs Japan live stream World Cup 2022 soccer in the US without cable Soccer fans in the US can watch Spain vs Japan on FS1 and Peacock TV, with kick-off set for 11am ET / 8am PT on Sunday morning. FS1 shares TV rights to the 2022 World Cup group stage with Fox, but Fox will be showing every game of the knockouts. Spain vs Japan live stream without cable If you don't have cable TV, a cord-cutting service is what you need for instant access to Fox and FS1. Sling Blue is the cheapest option. 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The Spain vs Japan match is set to play at the Khalifa International Stadium on Friday in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at 1.00 am IST  Spain vs Japan lineups: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Spain squad & team news For Spain, star talent Gavi's presence in the starting lineup is doubtful due to an injury as he has missed a training session ahead of the game. Veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets could also be given a rest as the midfielder is one booking away from a suspension. Spain predicted XI: Simon; Carvajal, P. Torres, Laporte, Alba; Koke, Rodri, Pedri; F. Torres, Morata, Olmo Position Players Goalkeepers:    Sanchez, Raya, Simon Defenders:         Azpilicueta, Guillamon, P. Torres, Garcia, Carvajal, Laporte, Balde Midfielders:      Busquets, Llorente, Pedri, Rodri, Koke, Gavi, Soler Forwards:            Morata, Pino, F. Torres, Asensio, Sarabia, Olmo, Williams, Ansu Fati Japan squad & team news Takehiro Tomiyasu, Hiroki Sakai and Wataru Endo are doubtful for the crucial group stage clash against due to injuries. Skipper Maya Yoshida, who is set to pick up his 125th cap for Japan, will want to make the occasion memorable with an important win. Japan predicted XI: Gonda; Yamane, Itakura, Yoshida, Nagatomo; Tanaka, Morita; Doan, Kamada, Kubo; Maeda Position Players Goalkeepers:     Kawashima, Gonda, Schmidt Defenders:         Yamane, Taniguchi, Nagatomo, Tomiyasu, Sakai, Itakura, Yoshida, Ito Midfielders:       Endo, Shibasaki, Minamino, Morita, Kamada, Tanaka, Doan, Soma Forwards:            Maeda, Kubo, Ueda, Asana, Ito, Mitoma Spain vs Japan Head-to-head record These two have never met at a World Cup and only have one prior meeting, a friendly in 2001. Former Atletico Madrid midfielder Rubén Baraja got the only goal of the game.

Despite winning over Saudia Arabia by 2-1, Mexico are out of the FIFA World Cup. They got the same points as Polland, but they fell behind on the goals scored, and thus just a win was not enough for them to avoid the heartbreaking World Cup exit. As Polland have better fair play points, Mexico would have been exited even if they had the same points, and the same goal scored. Read More: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Argentina beat Poland 2-0 to top Group C In the other match of Group C, Argentina beat Polland by 2-0, and they advanced to the round of 16. Mexico needed to win over Saudi Arabia and have more goals than Polland. But they failed to do so. Let alone scoring more goals, they, in contrast, conceded a goal in the extra time when Al Dawsari ran into and scored for Saudi Arabia. When Saudi Arabia got the goal, Mexico were rushing for a third goal that would have helped them to march to the next round. Read More: Special record that Messi can break if he plays in FIFA World Cup 2022 final Earlier in the match, Henry Martin scored for Mexico in the 47th minute. Five minutes later, Luis Chavez doubled the difference. They also got some more chances but failed to capitalize on those. It was the first time since the 1990 World Cup that Mexico failed to advance from the group stage. The win against Saudi Arabia was a consolation for the Mexican side.

Eliminating all the confusion and doubts, Argentina marched into the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after beating Poland 2-0 in their last group stage match at Stadium 974 - Ras Abu Aboud, Qatar. Argentina finished top in Group C, while Poland also qualified for the next round as they finished second. Qatar 2022: Argentina vs Poland Match Report  Argentina were ruthless and in full attacking mood against Poland from the start, defying the idea that Lionel Scaloni prefers a defensive approach. They constantly pushed the Polish defense in order to get an early lead and came very close to scoring on a number of occasions, but Wojciech Szczsny denied most of them. Read More: Special record that Messi can break if he plays in FIFA World Cup 2022 final The most important save was obviously the penalty by Lionel Messi in the 39th minute. Szczsny pushed Messi in the penalty box area, and the Argentine players complained to the referee about a possible penalty. After checking the VAR, the referee gave the decision in favour of Argentina. Messi took the penalty, but Wojciech Szczsny saved it. It was a great save by the Polish goalkeeper. The first half ended at 0-0. Within one minute of the second half, Argentina opened the scoring thanks to a goal by midfielder Alexis MacAllister. It was his first goal for the Argentina national team. Argentina didn't stop attacking the Polish defense after getting an early lead in the second half. They played at the same tempo and got the second goal in the 67th minute when Manchester City's Julian Alvarez hammered the ball into the right top corner to make it 2-0. Read More: Australia upset Denmark to march to World Cup last 16 Agentina found a few more chances after that, including an easy one for Messi, but he couldn't seize it. It was a disappointing night for the Argentine captain, who made a few solo runs but failed to score. Aftermath  Argentina struggled to perform to their full potential in their first two World Cup 2022 fixtures, but on Wednesday they showed their prowess against Poland. They dominated the European side and eventually clinched the contest 2-0. With this victory, they topped their Group and now face the Group D runner-up, Australia, on December 3 in the Round of 16 phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly agreed to sign a mega deal with Saudi Arabian-based club Al Nassr, reports popular Spanish daily Marca. Ronaldo will reportedly earn 200 million euros per season, which includes his salary and advertising agreements. It was earlier confirmed that the Portuguese international is committed to leaving Europe to take on a new challenge. Read More: Special record that Messi can break if he plays in FIFA World Cup 2022 final Al Nassr's mega offer could not be matched by any European club, as well as by David Beckham's Inter Miami or any other MLS team. Al Nassr offered Cristiano last summer, but the deal didn't go through due to an administrative sanction. But this time, a deal between the two parties seems very close, as there are no legal obstacles this time. Ronaldo also gives his green signal to his agent to finalize all the paperwork. Mrsool Park, Al-Nassr's home stadium, has a capacity of 25,000 people. Their domestic rival is Al Hilal, the current league champions. Rudi Garcia is the current head coach of Al Nassr, and former Arsenal and Napoli goalkeeper David Ospina is also playing for the club. The inclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo will hugely boost Al Nassr's popularity on a global scale, and the Saudi League will surely get special attention as well. The economic benefit for both the club and the league can't be denied either. Ronaldo's first choice was always playing in the Champions League for a big European team in order to compete at the highest level. His agent, Jorge Mendes, was trying to find a suitable club for him last summer, but considering his age, no big club showed interest in him. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner had to continue with Manchester United this season despite disinterest from both parties. However, United's newly appointed head coach, Erik ten Haag, was reluctant to include Ronaldo in his starting XI, which made him furious. Read More: Australia upset Denmark to march to World Cup last 16 Both parties' relationship eventually frayed when Ronaldo gave an exclusive interview to Piers Morgan Uncensored two weeks before the Qatar World Cup 2022. Cristiano's criticism towards Manchester United's owners, coach, club's current infrastructure, and ex-colleagues has triggered huge controversy. Ronaldo and Manchester United were about to get separated after this, and last week, the contract was amicably terminated. He is now set to sign a lucrative contract with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr.

Brazilian football great Pelé was hospitalized in Sao Paulo to regulate the medication in his fight against a colon tumour, his daughter said on Wednesday. Kely Nascimento added that there was “no emergency” concerning her 82-year-old father’s health. Nascimento, who lives in the United States, made the comments in an Instagram post after what she called “lots of alarm in the media today concerning my dad’s health.” ESPN Brasil reported earlier that the three-time World Cup champion was taken to Hospital Albert Einstein due to “general swelling.” “Really and truly, we appreciate the concern and love,” Nascimento said. Spokespeople for Pelé and Hospital Albert Einstein did not reply to a request for comment from The Associated Press. Pelé removed a tumour in September of 2021, with the hospital saying then that he would begin chemotherapy. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, globally known as Pelé, has used his social media channels since then to deny he was in poor health. His latest public comment was in an Instagram post on Oct. 23, his birthday.  “I just want to express my gratitude. Life is good. Turning 82 with my family, in good health, is the best gift. Thank you for everything I have received,” he said in a video. Pelé helped Brazil win the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups and remains the country’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals in 92 matches for the national team.