Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) officially called on three foreign players to discuss about their citizenship of Bangladesh. BFF general secretary Abu Nayeem Shohag and national team manager Amirul Islam Babu had a meeting with Ismail Bangoura of Guinea, Nkwocha Kingsley Chiogozie of Nigeria and…

AFP, PALLEKELE (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka will get a glimpse of a future without their batting greats when the decisive third and final Test against Pakistan begins in Pallekele on Friday. For the first time in 15 years since Kumar Sangakkara’s debut in July 2000, Sri Lanka will take the field in…

AFP, CONCEPCIÓN (CHILE): Lionel Messi produced a scintillating individual performance as Argentina destroyed Paraguay 6-1 to reach the final of the Copa America here Tuesday. The Barcelona superstar tormented Paraguay mercilessly as the favourites produced their best display of the tournament…

AFP, LOS ANGELES: FIFA President Sepp Blatter will not attend the final of the Women’s World Cup in Canada, his US lawyer confirmed Tuesday, the first time since his election in 1998 that he has missed the climax of the showpiece event. “Mr Blatter has informed the organizers that, for personal…

AFP, PRAGUE: Goalkeeper Patrik Carlgren saved two penalties in a shoot-out to lead Sweden to victory over Portugal and their first European Under-21 title in Prague on Tuesday. The AIK Stockholm stopper sent a vociferous yellow-clad crowd at Prague’s Eden stadium into raptures when he saved attempts…

AFP, MONTREAL: An inspired performance from Carli Lloyd lifted the United States into their second straight Women’s World Cup final with a 2-0 win over top-ranked Germany on Tuesday. In a battle between the world’s top two teams, the United States largely dominated in front of 51,000 largely…

AFP, BERLIN: Sprint star Usain Bolt is in Munich on Wednesday, seeking treatment from famous doctor Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt in a bid to cure his problematic pelvis injury before August’s world athletic championships. The reigning world and Olympic 100m and 200m champion has withdrawn from…

AP, SAO PAULO: Veteran Brazil striker Robinho said Tuesday that he is leaving Brazilian club Santos and will reportedly play in China for Guangzhou Evergrande, now coached by Luiz Felipe Scolari. Santos said it could not match the offers made for the 31-year-old striker, especially from international…

PTI,  NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday extended his greetings to new captain Ajinkya Rahane, hoping the youngster will do a good job during the upcoming Zimbabwe tour. Rahane, 27, is the first cricketer from Mumbai in 15 years to be handed the reins of the team since…

The tickets for the upcoming home series against South Africa will be available from July 3. United Commercial Bank Limited (UCBL) will sell tickets by Ucash and in cash from their designated outlets and booths at two different venue cities of the country. Two days prior to a match, the tickets will…