Football
SAFF Women’s Championship: Bangladesh kick off against Pakistan on Mar 12
Dhaka, Feb 16 (UNB) – Bangladesh will play Pakistan in one of the two opening day matches of the seven-nation SAFF Women’s Championship beginning on March 12 at the Sahid Rangashala in the Nepalese town of Biratnagar.
Ctg Div Gold Cup Football begins in Feni Sunday
Feni, Feb 16 (UNB) – The 12-team Chattogram Divisional Gold Cup Football Tournament, organized by Chattogram Divisional Sports Association under the auspices of Feni District Sports Association kicked off on Sunday at Bhasha Shaheed Salam Stadium here.
Lyon warms up for Barca with 2-1 win over Guingamp in France
Lyon, Feb 16 (AP/UNB)— Lyon warmed up for its Champions League meeting with Barcelona by beating Guingamp 2-1 on Friday to strengthen its hold on third place in the French league.
Juventus beats Frosinone 3-0 to go 14 points clear
Turin, Feb 16 (AP/UNB) — Juventus warmed up for the Champions League round of 16 in the best possible way on Friday, easing to a 3-0 win over Frosinone to move 14 points clear at the top of Serie A.
Inter drops Icardi as captain, Icardi pulls out of match
Milan, Feb 15 (AP/UNB) — Inter Milan pulled the captaincy from Mauro Icardi, and Mauro Icardi responded by pulling himself out of Inter Milan's next match.
BPL Football: Kings maintain all-win record beating Rahmatganj 1-0
Dhaka, Feb 14 (UNB) – Star-studded Bashundhara Kings maintained their all-win record to share top slot in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football with holders Dhaka Abahani Limited beating Rahmatganj Muslim Friends Society by 1-0 goal at their home venue Sheikh Kamal Stadium in Nilphamari on Thursday.
Substitute Asensio strikes late, Real Madrid beats Ajax 2-1
Amsterdam, Feb 14 (AP/UNB) — With a little help from the video assistant referee, defending champion Real Madrid overcame a spirited Ajax to win the first leg of its Champions League round-of-16 match 2-1 on Wednesday and take a big step toward the quarterfinals.
BPL Football: Saif SC advance to 2nd slot beating Mohammedan 2-1
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB) – Saif Sporting Club advanced to the 2nd slot in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football beating Dhaka Mohammedan SC by 2-1 goals in the 6th round match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Wednesday.
30 players picked from Rajshahi Division for Sk Kamal U-20 Football
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB) – Bangladesh District and Divisional Football Association (BDDFA) on Wednesday picked 30 players from Rajshahi Division to play in the proposed Sheikh Kamal U-20 National Football Championship scheduled for April next.
Teenager Zaniolo scores 2 as Roma beats Porto 2-1
Rome, Feb 13 (AP/UNB) — Nicolo Zaniolo had already made a name for himself in Italy this season. On Tuesday, he introduced himself on the European stage as well.