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Argentina's Asia tour scrapped after Messi's retirement

Argentina has scrapped a planned Asia tour and will instead play three home matches during the September-October international window, as coach Lionel Scaloni begins rebuilding the squad after Lionel Messi's retirement.

Barcelona sets new revenue record, overcoming financial crisis

Barcelona posted more than 1 billion euros in revenue for the first time in club history in 2025-26, completing its recovery from the pandemic-era financial crisis even with Camp Nou still under renovation.

Martinez breaks silence on Barcelona transfer rumors

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez addressed swirling Barcelona transfer rumors for the first time since the window closed, saying he chose to stay with his teammates and fans despite reported interest from the Catalan…

Smriti Mandhana becomes all-time leading run-scorer, century-maker in women's cricket

Smriti Mandhana became women's cricket's all-time leading run-scorer and century-maker with an unbeaten 124 against Hong Kong at the Asia Cup, surpassing Mithali Raj and Meg Lanning's respective records.

Bangladesh-England Test tickets go on sale 8 months early

The one-off Lord's Test next May won't be played until 2027, but the ballot for general admission tickets is already open.

Riquelme tells Messi to stay in US rather than return to Argentina

The former Argentina midfielder and current Boca Juniors president says Messi has earned the right to enjoy football on his own terms after fulfilling every dream for himself and the country.

Sri Lanka Cricket faces 250 crore taka loss after losing hosting rights

Government interference cost Sri Lanka the Women's Champions Trophy, which moves to India, in the second such loss for SLC in three years, according to the Daily Mirror.

Japan to face Brazil in World Cup rematch

The two meet in Singapore's four-nation Mizuho Blue Challenge in November, four months after Brazil eliminated Japan from the World Cup with a late goal.

Messi's Instagram video puts an end to the GOAT debate

A new Michelob Ultra ad campaign video posted to Messi's Instagram after his retirement recaps his Argentina career and settles the debate in his favor.

ACC seeks records on hiring, transfers during Asif Mahmud's tenure at youth ministry

Investigators are examining bribery allegations tied to postings for 38 upazila youth development officers and promotions for 150 assistant officers under the former adviser.

Argentine football to pause at 10th minute for Messi tribute

The Argentine Football Association will halt all domestic matches this weekend for a minute of applause honoring Messi's international retirement.

Hridoy's triple century turns the match around for Bangladesh 'A'

Facing a 512-run deficit against South Africa 'A', captain Towhid Hridoy hit an unbeaten triple century in Potchefstroom to become only the third Bangladeshi to reach 300 in first-class cricket.

Speaker Hafiz Uddin, Indian envoy Trivedi discuss bilateral ties

Discussions covered parliamentary exchanges, the Rohingya crisis and repatriation, and sports and cultural cooperation between Bangladesh and India.

Raphinha, Yamal braces power dominant Barca win

Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 to reclaim the La Liga summit and keep a perfect start to the season, with coach Hansi Flick praising the response after conceding first.

Imran Khan's release now an international issue

An open letter from 22 former international cricket captains and a Michael Atherton interview with Imran's sons are pushing his imprisonment into international view, a South Asia Monitor analysis argues.

Why Messi bid farewell to Argentina's national team

La Nación reports Messi decided to retire 43 days before the World Cup final, and made it final after his father's death on August 8.

'You fell down, and you got back up' — Antonela to Messi

In an Instagram post, Antonela Roccuzzo said their three sons watched their father fight, never give up, and finally lift the World Cup.

The records and legacy Messi leaves behind in Argentina's shirt

125 goals, 207 caps and a World Cup: a look at the numbers behind Messi's 21-year international career, which he decided to end after Argentina's July 19 World Cup final loss to Spain.

Football lost an inseparable part of itself

Global media called it a bombshell and the end of an era as Messi bowed out of international football 43 days after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain.

21-year bond ends, Bangladesh's Hamza finds a new home

Hamza Chowdhury is rejoining Sheffield United permanently after growing up through Leicester City's academy and winning an FA Cup and Championship title there.

Worst Pakistan cricket board in 70 years

Former captain Rashid Latif said after back-to-back England Test defeats that the selection panel and coaches, not just the players, deserve the blame.

PM's Gold Cup: order issued to prepare football grounds

DSHE wants five football-ready pitches in every upazila ahead of a September 10 nationwide tournament expected to draw roughly 50,000 school teams.

Argentina crowned hockey world champions after 16 years

Argentina avenged their previous final loss to the Netherlands, winning a 1-1 thriller in Amsterdam on shootouts to claim their third World Cup title.

Journalist attacked by mob in Jhenaidah's Maheshpur

Shamim Osman was assaulted with hockey sticks and pipes after filming an altercation at a football match, leaving him with a head wound requiring seven stitches.

Miandad breaks down calling for Imran Khan's release

The Pakistan cricket legend told the journalists' platform Narratives that despite past disagreements, Imran remains a national hero whose ordeal should end.

Haaland's brace powers big City win

Rayan Cherki also scored twice as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 to open the season with back-to-back wins.

Bangladesh HP through to semifinal after beating Northern Territory Strike

Sabbir Rahman's 47 anchored a chase of 144 as Bangladesh HP won by 3 wickets to top the Top End T20 table with 10 points from 6 matches.

FIFA lifts Argentina players' World Cup final suspensions

The bans followed a scuffle in which Leandro Paredes grabbed two Spanish players by the throat after Argentina's 1-0 final loss.

Barcelona cancels World Cup winners' reception amid flag controversy

Club president Joan Laporta says the event couldn't go ahead after tension over a supporter's detention involving the Catalan pro-independence flag.

Government issues 7 directives to schools on football tournament promotion

Institutions must display banners and mascots and inform students about the Prime Minister's Gold Cup, which kicks off September 9 in Chattogram.

Afghanistan names new captain for India series

Ibrahim Zadran leads a squad featuring the recalled Naveen-ul-Haq and Gulbadin Naib for a three-match T20 series in Delhi next month.

Bangladesh HP wins third straight in Darwin

Shamim Hossain's unbeaten 51 anchored a five-wicket win over Victoria after HP slipped to 37 for four in the Top End T20 tournament.

Barcelona thrash Elche 5-0 in dominant season opener

Rafinha and Fermin Lopez scored twice each, and new signing Karim Adeyemi netted on debut, as the champions began their title defense in style.

Bangladesh U-20 coaches come to blows; British coach calls police

Head coach Gerrard Jones called Bangladesh's 999 helpline after a dispute with assistant coach Atiqur Rahman Mishu turned physical at a Dhaka hotel.

Bangladesh thrash Nepal to open Top End T20 campaign

Mohammad Rubel took 4 for 18 to bowl out Nepal for 99, then Zisan Alam blasted an unbeaten 52 as Bangladesh's HP side won by nine wickets in Australia.

Messi fined for striking Bangladeshi-origin Sullivan

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi was fined for slapping Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan in an MLS draw, scoring his first goal since his father Jorge Messi's death.

Argentina questions FIFA ruling: harsher than Suarez’s bite

The Argentine Football Association plans to appeal 10-match and 7-match bans given to Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina over a post-World-Cup-final scuffle with Spain.

Pakistan’s name enters cricket’s record of shame

Pakistan became the first Test side to lose their first wicket for zero in both innings of the same match, as England won at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs.

Australia end day one with 101-run lead

Mitchell Starc took six wickets to bowl out Bangladesh for 64, but Shoriful Islam struck back with six wickets of his own as Australia closed day one of the Mackay Test on 165 for…

What we did in 11 months, no one managed in 105 years: Sadiq Kayem

DUCSU Vice-President Sadiq Kayem told a Patuakhali student event that campus violence and extortion have fallen sharply under the current leadership, citing survey data.

Di María hints at retirement

Argentina's World Cup-winning winger Angel Di Maria raised questions about his future after Rosario Central's exit from the Copa Libertadores at the hands of Corinthians.

Argentine forward faces fan fury

Atletico Madrid supporters have turned against Julian Alvarez after he expressed a desire to join Barcelona, staging a training-ground protest with 'Julian Out' banners after chanting insults during the club's opening La Liga match.

De la Fuente to lead Spain through 2030 World Cup

Spain's football federation is moving to extend coach Luis de la Fuente's contract through the 2030 World Cup, which Spain will co-host with Portugal and Morocco, after he led the team to this year's…

Kroos wants Ballon d'Or in Georgian star's hands

Former Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos says PSG's Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is his top pick to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, ahead of Rodri, Messi, Bellingham and Mbappe.

Roberto Carlos responds to rumors of converting to Islam

Former Brazil star Roberto Carlos has denied rumors he converted to Islam after marrying Moroccan national Souhaila Al-Tahiri, while expressing deep respect for the religion in an interview with Saudi outlet Okaz.

Bangladeshi-heritage Kavan sees red against Messi's Miami

Philadelphia Union's Bangladeshi-heritage midfielder Kavan Sullivan was sent off in stoppage time of a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami, in a match where Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father's death.

Argentina responds to World Cup final 'conspiracy theory'

The Argentine Football Association has pushed back against rumors and conspiracy theories that circulated after Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in last month's World Cup final, with AFA president Claudio Tapia calling the allegations…

Shanto, Hasan get good news after historic win

Bangladesh's cricketers climbed the ICC Test rankings after their historic nine-wicket win over Australia in Darwin, with Hasan Mahmud, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan Tamim and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto all posting gains.

Australia squad: who's out, who's in

Opener Jake Weatherald has been dropped from Australia's squad for the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, with Matt Renshaw called up in his place, after Australia lost the first Test in Darwin by…

Musiala collapses on pitch during match

Bayern Munich and Germany forward Jamal Musiala collapsed on the pitch during a friendly against RB Leipzig, alarming those present, though the club says the 23-year-old is now doing well.

Bangladesh in hunt for Test World Cup final, Pakistan out

Pakistan and West Indies have been eliminated from the race for the World Test Championship final, leaving seven teams, including Bangladesh, with a shot at the two spots, though each faces a different set…

Analysis: The world watches on in wonder as Bangladesh conquers Australia

A sweeping tribute to Bangladesh's historic Test win in Darwin, tracing the 23-year wait, the doubters silenced, and a performance the writer argues ranks among the finest in the nation's cricketing history.

'You've stunned us,' Gilchrist tells Miraz after historic win

Bangladesh's historic Test win in Darwin has drawn praise from former Australian cricketers, with Mehedi Hasan Miraz singling out Adam Gilchrist's compliments after the legendary wicketkeeper interviewed him following his five-wicket haul.

PM congratulates Tigers on historic Test win over Australia

Prime Minister Tareque Rahman offered heartfelt congratulations to the Bangladesh cricket team after their historic first-ever Test win on Australian soil, speaking with the players by video call while traveling in Kishoreganj.

Bangladesh becomes joint-second-fastest team to win a Test in Australia

Bangladesh needed just three Tests to record their first win on Australian soil, matching South Africa's mark and trailing only England, after beating Australia by nine wickets in Darwin to take a 1-0 series…

Bangladesh beats Australia for historic first Test win on Australian soil

Bangladesh chased down a modest target to complete their first-ever Test win in Australia, ending a 23-year wait, as Mehedi Hasan Miraz's five-wicket haul and Hasan Mahmud's nine wickets in the match sealed a…

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi skip Red Fort independence day event for second year

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi both stayed away from India's Red Fort independence day ceremony for the second consecutive year, as tensions between the government and opposition continue.

La Liga season kicks off today

One of European club football's marquee competitions, La Liga, begins today, with Deportivo Alaves hosting Getafe in the opener, while champions Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid all begin their title pursuits in the…

Australia fears defeat as tail-enders put Bangladesh in command of Darwin Test

Bangladesh's tail-end batters extended their lead past 200 with gritty resistance on day three in Darwin, leaving Australia needing an unprecedented comeback from their deepest-ever home Test deficit to avoid defeat.

Sports to join grade 4 curriculum next year, says state minister

Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haq has announced that sports will be added to the grade 4 curriculum from the next academic year, with technical education becoming compulsory from grade 6.