580 reports translated from the Bengali original, most recent first. বাংলা সংস্করণ
Bangladesh reached 351 for 6 at stumps on day two of the Darwin Test, building a 153-run first-innings lead after Tanjid Hasan scored a maiden Test century and captain Nazmul Hossain contributed 84.
The Bangladesh Football Federation has agreed in principle to accept a late invitation to the FIFA-funded ASEAN Cup in Indonesia after India withdrew.
Sheikh Parvez Jibon claimed 5-23 and Ahrar Amin finished unbeaten on 57 as Bangladesh Under-23 beat Malaysia by three wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have married in a private ceremony in Cascais after more than a decade together.
Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque questioned national footballers' participation in local informal matches while receiving monthly government sports allowances.
Fortis FC beat Kyrgyzstan's Muras United 1-0 in Dhaka to reach the AFC Challenge League group stage in their first continental campaign.
Listed company Olympic Industries PLC will buy 102 decimals of land in Narayanganj's Araihazar for Tk2.2950 crore to expand its business, the Dhaka Stock Exchange says.
After FIFA dropped a plan to part-privatise the World Cup amid fierce opposition, questions remain over why tech investors such as Thrive Eternal were drawn to the tournament, the BBC reports.
Rodrigo De Paul revealed a Messi No. 10 shirt under his jersey after scoring for Inter Miami, hours after Lionel Messi's father died and the captain flew to Argentina for the funeral.
Jorge Messi, father of Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, has died at 68 after a period of ill health, according to Argentine media; the Messi family has not yet confirmed the news.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has addressed intense speculation over Julian Alvarez’s future, saying the club is delighted to have him even as Barcelona and other giants circle.
There is no scope for Sakib Al Hasan to return home and play for the national team, Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque has said, citing his recent political stance.
Three Muslim MLAs met India's home minister Amit Shah to protest at loudspeakers being removed from mosques in West Bengal in the name of noise-pollution control, demanding that Supreme Court noise rules apply equally…
Following Hamza Chowdhury's arrival, the Bangladesh Football Federation is adding more expatriate players, with up to five in line for the SAF Championship in Dhaka in November. UK-based winger Farhan Ali and forward Zayan…
Off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli took 6 wickets to leave Bangladesh reeling on day one of their tour warm-up against a Cricket Australia XI in Darwin, but Mehedi Hasan Miraz's unbeaten 109 lifted the visitors to…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised for the 'mistake' over a controversial plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors, but will stay in his post after senior officials backed him at…
The Anti-Corruption Commission will soon file a charge sheet against former national cricket captain and former MP Shakib Al Hasan and 14 others in a case alleging the embezzlement and laundering of 256 crore…
Two goals from Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami beat Atlético San Luis 4-2 in the Leagues Cup, coming from behind on a rain-soaked night. The brace made Messi the tournament's all-time top scorer.
Vinicius Junior has returned to Real Madrid training after his World Cup campaign amid reports that Arsenal is trying to sign the Brazilian forward.
Bangladesh is considering inviting French football star Kylian Mbappé to the closing ceremony of the nationwide Prime Minister's Gold Cup, Local Government State Minister Mir Shahe Alam said.
Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, who drew global attention with his performances at the 2026 World Cup, has arrived in Chile to join storied club Colo-Colo, greeted by thousands of fans at Santiago's…
Nearly four months after being denied a penalty for a deliberate handball against Atlético Madrid, Barcelona has won a moral victory: UEFA has told referees they must award a penalty when a player deliberately…
Benjamin Mendy, a member of France's 2018 Russia World Cup-winning squad, has sparked fresh controversy by selling the official replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy in his possession, prompting wide debate in football…
Ahead of the new season, the Saudi Pro League of Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix has slipped outside the top 30 of the Global Football Ranking's list of the world's best leagues, while Lionel…
Kazi Salahuddin has again become president of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF), elected unopposed at the federation's congress in Bhutan on Saturday (1 August) for a fifth consecutive term.
Real Madrid has taken a hard line on Vinicius Junior's future, telling the Brazilian forward he must either renew his contract or be sold this summer, the Spanish outlet Marca reported.
A 17-year-old female cricketer has died in Nagpur, India, in what police initially believe was a suicide, several Indian media outlets reported. Police said they recovered a note at the scene and that the…
Indian celebrity couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have again made a big real estate investment, buying a new flat worth about 18.29 crore rupees (around US$2.2 million) in Mumbai's Versova area, according to…
Europe's 55 football federations have decided to boycott the World Cup in protest at FIFA's plan to bring private investment into its commercial structure, a decision taken at a virtual UEFA meeting on Thursday,…
A 16-year-old boy collapsed during a friendly football match at the Ajan field in Gangni upazila on Thursday afternoon and was declared dead at the upazila health complex. The duty physician said he had…
The World Cup-winning former Spain defender called the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry one of football's best chapters, but named Messi the finest player in the game's history.
Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon says the scheme aims to develop hidden talent, as he announced the Prime Minister's Gold Cup national football tournament.
Tahsin Abdullah, who lost his elder sister in the Milestone School jet crash, met Tarique Rahman at the prime minister's office with his father.
Brazil's all-time leading scorer confirmed the end of a 16-year international career after Santos beat Universidad Central in the Copa Sudamericana.
Real Madrid have begun the process of signing the Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with club president Florentino Pérez said to have approved the plan.
The Cape Verde goalkeeper who caught the eye at the 2026 World Cup cannot use his nickname at his new Chilean club, where league rules ban nicknames on shirts.
The French Football Federation has appointed Zinedine Zidane as national coach on a contract to 2030, ending Didier Deschamps's 14 years in charge.
Julián Álvarez has made his wish to join Barcelona clearer, and is preparing to state his position publicly after Atlético Madrid declined to discuss a reported 100 million euro offer.
The winger Farhan Ali Wahid, of Bangladeshi descent, made his Fulham first-team debut in a pre-season friendly against Norwich, as the federation works to bring him into the national team.
Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente says a World Cup-winning squad needs not only good footballers but good people, and sets out the philosophy behind Spain's title in an interview with AS.
Ines Garcia, the content creator and girlfriend of Spain's Lamine Yamal, has spoken out about the abuse she faced after videos from the World Cup final sparked rumours about their relationship.
Manchester City's new coach Enzo Maresca has been unable to keep the World Cup's Golden Ball winner: Rodri has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid, leaving only the transfer fee to settle.
Five-time world champions Brazil may play a friendly in India, with Kolkata emerging as the likely venue, ESPN Brazil reports; Bangladesh, Singapore and Qatar were also in the discussion.
Fresh speculation has arisen over Lionel Messi's future with Argentina after his close friend and team-mate Leandro Paredes said the number 10 had decided to retire from international football after the World Cup final.
A joint US-South American operation shut or seized nearly 3,000 websites illegally broadcasting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, the US Justice Department says, in a crackdown on copyright infringement and digital piracy.
The 2026 World Cup also marked the end of an era: Neymar, Manuel Neuer, Nicolás Otamendi, Guillermo Ochoa and several other veterans played their last international match and stepped aside for a new generation.
German football is entering a new era after its 2026 World Cup exit: Jürgen Klopp has been appointed national team head coach, with the DFB signing the 59-year-old through the 2030 World Cup.
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has weighed in on the paper-leak protests across India, calling for a transparent system in which no student feels their hard work has gone unrewarded.
Italy approached Carlo Ancelotti before contacting Pep Guardiola about the vacant national-team job, new technical director Paolo Maldini said, after Italy failed to reach the World Cup for a third straight time.
After the 2026 World Cup, Marca has published a list of the leading Ballon d'Or contenders based on expert opinion: Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé. The winner is announced…
Argentine journalist Yanina Latorre says Lionel Messi quietly bought World Cup tickets for four members of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's family, who could not otherwise afford to attend.
With Lionel Messi likely to be 43 by the 2030 World Cup, Argentine fans are pinning hopes on his eldest son Thiago, now 13 and in Inter Miami's youth academy, who says he wants…
US President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the next UN secretary-general, the New York Post reported, though it is unclear whether Infantino is interested.
With the 2026 World Cup over, talk has turned to expanding the tournament — a Marca report lays out how a 128-team edition across eight host countries could work in roughly the same 39-day…
Spain's World Cup winners were feted in Madrid with a royal reception at Zarzuela Palace, a welcome from PM Pedro Sánchez and an open-top-bus parade that drew about 2 million fans to Cibeles Square.
With Lionel Messi at 39 and the next World Cup four years off, a note of farewell may soon sound for Argentina's golden generation as coach Lionel Scaloni faces the task of finding new…
US President Donald Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on Canadian goods over alleged discrimination on cars, dairy and alcohol; Canada's PM Mark Carney called it a direct USMCA violation as North American trade…
Moved by Lionel Messi's tears after Argentina's World Cup final loss, Dhaka film actress Sharmin Joha Shoshi posted a heartfelt tribute on Facebook: “You are the greatest of all time. Messi, please don't cry.”
A video of Argentina defender Cristian Romero bypassing US President Donald Trump without a handshake at the World Cup awards ceremony has gone viral, drawing praise and criticism. Romero has offered no explanation.
Amid Spain's celebrations after the World Cup final, 19-year-old defender Pau Cubarsí paid tribute to his childhood idol on the losing side: “He is my idol. I didn't like seeing him lose like that.”