Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday his team will not play another football game after fewer than 72 hours of rest. Los Blancos beat Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night in the Champions League on penalties and then earned a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday, with the game

The third round of the Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) is set to begin tomorrow, featuring three matches at different venues in Dhaka and its surrounding areas. Wari Club will take on PWD Sports Club at Fortis Ground (Jalshiri) in the capital, while Farashganj

Jack Draper secured a spot in the Indian Wells semi-finals with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over the powerful American Ben Shelton, battling through cold and windy conditions.  Draper will now face two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in what promises to be an exciting clash.

Kylian Mbappe returned to the France squad named on Thursday for this month’s UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Croatia, as Paris St-Germain teenager Desire Doue earned a first call-up. Mbappe, the 26-year-old striker, who has 86 caps, was not included in the squad for

Real Madrid once again prevailed over Atletico Madrid in a dramatic Champions League penalty shootout, securing their spot in the quarter-finals where they will face Arsenal. Atletico won 1-0 on the night, leveling the tie at 2-2 on aggregate after extra time. However, Real emerged

Mahmudullah Riyad has announced his retirement from international cricket. He confirmed his decision in a Facebook post today (March 12), marking the end of a career that spanned over 17 years. Mahmudullah made his debut for Bangladesh in 2007 and became a key all-rounder for the

Ireland’s men have called off plans to host a multi-format series against Afghanistan this year citing financial crisis. They were scheduled to play one Test, three T20Is and the same number of ODIs, according to the Men’s Future Tours Programme. “One planned

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India vs New Zealand Played at Dubai International Stadium, UAE, on 9 March 2025 New Zealand: 251/7 (Daryl Mitchell 63, Michael Bracewell 51*, Rachin Ravindra 37, Glenn Phillips 34, Kuldeep Yadav 2/40, Varun Chakravarthy 2/45) India: 254/6 in 49 Overs

India secured their third ICC Champions Trophy title after a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. A brilliant bowling effort set the stage before skipper Rohit Sharma led the chase with a stunning half-century.

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner has won the toss and opted to bat first in the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy final against India. The Kiwis have made one change to their playing XI, with fast bowler Matt Henry being ruled out due to injury and replaced by Nathan

Al-Hilal defeated Al-Fayha 2-0 on Friday to cut Al-Ittihad’s lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League to just four points while, despite another Cristiano Ronaldo special, Al-Nassr were held to a 2-2 draw by Al-Shabab in the Riyadh derby. With just two wins in the last six league

Five exceptional women and the Bangladesh National Women's Cricket Team were honoured with the "Indomitable Women's Award-2025" for their remarkable contributions across various fields. The awards were presented by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at a ceremony

Luis Suárez and Tadeo Allende scored second-half goals with a healthy Lionel Messi on the bench, and Inter Miami beat Jamaican club Cavalier FC 2-0 on Thursday night in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup group of 16 match. Messi sat out his second straight game. He

Raphinha claimed Barcelona a 1-0 Champions League last-16 first leg win at Benfica on Wednesday, despite the Catalan giants playing most the game with 10 men. Teenage defender Pau Cubarsi was sent off midway through the first half of the tight clash in Lisbon with the score goalless.

Bangladesh's wicketkeeper-batter, Mushfiqur Rahim, has announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket.  The 37-year-old, who holds the record for the most ODI caps for Bangladesh with 274 matches, revealed the news on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday

New Zealand secured a spot in the Champions Trophy final after a commanding 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semifinal at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, today (March 5). The Kiwis will now face India in the grand finale at Dubai on Sunday. On the back of centuries from Kane

South Africa will meet New Zealand in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 today (March 5) in Lahore, aiming for a spot in Sunday’s final. Both teams are chasing a long-awaited Champions Trophy victory, with South Africa having won the tournament in 1998, while New

Arsenal delivered a dominant performance in Eindhoven, thrashing PSV 7-1 to all but secure a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals. The hosts nearly struck first when Ismael Saibari rattled the crossbar early on, but the Gunners quickly took control. Jurrien Timber opened the

Brahim Diaz’s sensational strike secured Real Madrid a narrow lead over city rivals Atletico in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash. The home side struck early at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Rodrygo breaking the deadlock inside four minutes. The Brazilian burst

India showcased resilience and composure to book their place in the Champions Trophy final, overcoming Australia by four wickets in Dubai today (March 4). Chasing a target of 265, India faced early setbacks with skipper Rohit Sharma and opener Shubman Gill departing within the first