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Politics over the World Cup? Trump threatens to change the World Cup venue

The United States is set to host the World Cup next year. But US President Donald Trump has already issued a warning about hosting the matches. He has made it clear that the World Cup matches will not be held in cities in the United States that he considers "risky" or "controlled by the far-left." If necessary, the venue will be moved to another city.

Nazmul-Apu's magic duo: Finals secured after defeating Pakistan

Bangladesh reached the final of the SAFF Under-17 Football Tournament held in Colombo, Sri Lanka today by defeating Pakistan 2-0. The Bangladesh team showed an early impact in the match by taking a two-goal lead within four minutes.

Messi is back on top! Inter Miami secures play-offs with double goal

Inter Miami won 4-0 with the magic of Argentine legend Lionel Messi at the New York City FC ground. Messi's skills were evident in every moment of the match, which not only made the goal, but also the whole team's game.

Surprise on the Ballon d'Or stage! Dembele wins his dream trophy

The Ballon d'Or in Paris ended all speculation. Ousmane Dembele won the prestigious trophy for the best footballer in the world. The PSG star became the sixth French footballer to receive this recognition of individual excellence.

Kamran's explosive comment: Pakistan needs to learn from Bangladesh!

The Asia Cup has been in full swing as Bangladesh's sharp cricketing prowess saw them beat Sri Lanka by four wickets on Saturday, chasing a target of 168 with just one ball to spare. After the remarkable win, former Pakistan star Kamran Akmal advised the country to learn from Bangladesh.

Record in FIFA history! 4.5 million people applied for World Cup tickets

The ticket war has begun around the world for the 2026 World Cup. The tournament has already set a new record in FIFA history. More than 4.5 million fans have applied for tickets in the first phase. This information was revealed in a report released by FIFA on Friday.

Bangladesh in Super Four: Who will be the opponents?

Sri Lanka's win over Afghanistan has confirmed Bangladesh's place in the Super Four. Sri Lanka topped Group B with 6 points after winning all three matches in the group stage. Bangladesh finished runners-up with 4 points after winning two matches.

Unbelievable but true, two Bangladeshis in the Brazil national team

Brazil is the country of football. Brazil means a different emotion in the hearts of football lovers around the world. However, Brazil is not only a country of football, but cricket is also played in the country - this information is unknown to many. And two Bangladeshi youngsters, Kawsar Khan and Atiqur Rahman Tarun, are now playing in the Brazil national cricket team.

BCB elections on October 4: Tamim vs Bulbul face off

The date for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections has been finalized. The board's board of directors will be voted on October 4. A three-member election commission has already been formed, headed by Supreme Court Senior Advocate Mohammad Hossain. Along with him, the commission includes Additional IGP Sibgat Ullah of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Executive Director (Joint Secretary) of the National Sports Council.

Thiago Silva could return to the Brazil team!

Veteran defender Thiago Silva has not been seen in the Brazil national team jersey since his exit in the quarter-finals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Already in his 40s, many thought his international career was over. However, current Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has shed new light on the matter. According to him, if Silva's performance and fitness prove that he is worthy, then age is not a barrier.

Bangladesh's Tanjim was given the title of 'world class' bowler.

Young pacer Tanjim Hasan Shakib has been attracting attention since his debut in the Bangladesh national team. He has now become a regular face of the team with his consistent performances. Former Indian star cricketer Murali was impressed by his excellent bowling.

Messi will definitely play in the 2026 World Cup!

Lionel Messi ended a 36-year wait by leading Argentina to the World Cup in Qatar. Since then, the biggest question on the minds of fans and supporters has been: Will Messi be seen in the 2026 World Cup? He himself has not yet given a correct answer. However, teammate Cristian Romero believes that Messi's fitness and quality of play prove that he will easily play in the upcoming World Cup.

From the toss to the end of the match, the controversy over not shaking hands in the Pakistan-India match.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been embroiled in a fresh controversy after the team's loss to India in the Asia Cup in Dubai. The row has erupted over the Pakistani team's players not shaking hands with Indian players.

Fatima wins gold at World Transplant Games despite kidney transplant!

Fatima Rashid, a Bangladeshi kidney recipient living in Dubai, won gold in javelin throwing and bronze in 200-meter running at the World Transplant Games. Organ donors and recipients participated in this international sports event, celebrating life through sports. Fatima showed through her own experience that kidney transplantation does not mean the end of life, but rather opens the way to fulfilling dreams

Real Madrid's defense is in panic without Rudiger!

Real Madrid's defense has suffered a major blow. German center back Antonio Rudiger has suffered a serious injury to his left leg muscle during training. Due to this, he will be out of action for at least two and a half to three months.

Asia Cup September 14: India-Pakistan, but only empty space in graphics

India's opponent in the Asia Cup on September 14 is Pakistan, but suddenly a poster has left it blank. The graphics card shared by IPL team Punjab Kings on their X handle does not have the name or flag of India's opponent in the room. The poster only has pictures of Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill.

Bangladesh to face Hong Kong in Asia Cup, who will be in the XI?

The curtain rose on the Asia Cup two days ago. But the real battle for Bangladesh begins today. Bangladesh and Hong Kong are facing off in their first match in Abu Dhabi under the leadership of Liton Das. What will the red-green team's XI be like in the first match?

Bangladesh team stranded in hotel due to unrest in Nepal, returning on special flight

After three days of uncertainty in Nepal, the Bangladesh national football team is finally returning home. The 32-member contingent will depart for Dhaka on a special Bangladesh Air Force flight from Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport on Thursday (September 11). The journalists who were covering the match will also return on the same flight.

New surprise in the 2026 World Cup: Italy in the T20 World Cup for the first time!

The 2026 T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka next year. The cricket world is predicting that the World Cup matches will be held between February 7 and March 8.

It's impossible to stop Arsenal this time - Mbappe

Only three league matches have been completed. It is not possible to say for sure who will win this year's English Premier League title. However, there is an opportunity to make assumptions or predictions. And if it comes from world football star Kylian Mbappe, then it undoubtedly has special importance.

Morsalins face Yemen, Jamal will land in Nepal

Although there is a government holiday in Bangladesh today (Saturday) on the occasion of the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (PBUH), football fans in the country are in a busy time. Today, two football teams of the country are taking to the field in two separate competitions.

Shakib wins last-minute battle in Caribbean League

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons secured a dramatic last-over win as Shakib Al Hasan's team defeated Barbados Royals by 4 wickets in the Caribbean Premier League.

Cursed goal! Is Ramsey a footballer or an angel of death?

Aaron Ramsey is a force to be reckoned with on the football field, and he has impressed fans with his great play. But there is a terrible coincidence associated with his name—which many people are shocked to hear. That is the “Ramsey curse”.

Messi still has 'let's see' decision on playing in 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi celebrated a special night in his Argentina career. The Venezuela match was his last competitive match at home in the national jersey. His family was on the field, with his three sons standing by during the national anthem. The gallery chanted, “Ole, ole, ole… Messi, Messi!”—an emotional moment in a 20-year career.

Jade Spence is the first Muslim footballer in England!

England will face Andorra and Serbia in crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers on September 6 and 10. Tottenham Hotspur full-back Jade Spence has been called up to the England squad for the first time for these two matches. If he plays for the team, he will make history - becoming the first Muslim representative in the England senior men's team.

Liton breaks Shakib's record, becomes new T20 king

Bangladesh T20 captain Liton Kumar Das is now the Bangladeshi with the most half-centuries on the international stage. He completed it by scoring 73 runs off 46 balls in the third and final match against the Netherlands in Sylhet. The previous record holder was Shakib Al Hasan.

Kohli opens up about dying in the joy of winning the title

The joyous moment of winning the first IPL title turned into a terrible tragedy. On June 4, 11 fans were killed and at least 75 others were injured in a stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium during the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) title celebrations. In this incident, the Karnataka state government accused the franchise of organizing a rally without permission and creating excessive crowds.

Messi's last chapter? Scaloni breaks down in emotion

Argentine football is all about passion, and Lionel Messi is at the heart of that passion. A different kind of emotion is now sweeping the country around the World Cup-winning captain. The upcoming match against Venezuela at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires could be Messi's last World Cup qualifier on home soil for the national team. And on that occasion, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni spoke in an emotional voice.

Zimbabwe's Raja tops ODI all-rounder rankings

Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raja has climbed to the top of the ICC ODI rankings. Raja, who has scored two half-centuries and taken a wicket in two matches, has topped the all-rounder list with 302 rating points after consistently performing well in the Sri Lanka series. He has surpassed Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi (292) and Azmatullah Omarzai (296) to reach the top.

Ramos in discussion after singing, some call him a 'singer', others call him a 'hypocrite'

Real Madrid and Spain legend Sergio Ramos has completed a new chapter in music, despite his busy football schedule. On Sunday, he released his first song, "Cibeles," named after the statue in Madrid where Real Madrid celebrates its titles.

How will the national team play without Hamza Chowdhury?

Midfield star Hamza Chowdhury will not play for the Bangladesh national team in the September window, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) officially announced today (Tuesday

West Indies in Dhaka, cricket heat to be in three cities

The West Indies team is coming to Bangladesh next month to play three ODIs and three T20Is. The exciting series will begin after arriving in Dhaka on October 15. All the matches will be held at three different venues—Sylhet, Chittagong and Mirpur.

Bangladesh's dramatic win, making India cry

India has already secured the title in the SAFF Under-17 Women's Championship. So the India-Bangladesh match was a fight for the rules. However, this match was extremely dramatic. Bangladesh defeated India 4-3 by scoring a goal in the last minute of injury time.

Tamim promises big changes in Bangladesh cricket

Former captain Tamim Iqbal has announced that he will contest for the post of director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in the upcoming elections. However, he does not want to stop here. The country's best left-handed opener has said that he can also contest for the post of BCB president if he gets enough support.

Haris Rauf gets angry at reporter’s question on Pakistan’s fielding

Pakistan's star pacer Haris Rauf bowled brilliantly against Afghanistan in Sharjah. He took four wickets in the match, including his maiden maiden wicket, as Pakistan started their T20I tri-series campaign with a 39-run win

The only footballer in history: Ronaldo has a record of 100+ goals in four clubs

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved the title of the first footballer in history to score at least 100 goals for four different clubs. Ronaldo's club Al Nasr lost 5-3 in a thrilling tiebreaker in the Saudi Super Cup final on Saturday (August 23). The score was 2-2 after 90 minutes of the match. Ronaldo gave Al Nasr the lead in the 41st minute of the match by scoring from the penalty spot. With that goal, he touched the record of 100+ goals in four clubs.

Babar-Rizwan's salary reduced

With the disappointment of not being included in the Asia Cup team for Pakistan's two star batsmen Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, another piece of bad news has come. This time they have also been demoted in the central contract. On Tuesday (August 19), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released the list of 30 cricketers' central contracts for the 2025-26 season. The biggest change in this contract is that no player has been kept in the 'A' category. In the last contract, only Babar and Rizwan were in the top category.

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