Tarique Rahman took oath as prime minister on 17 February. Exactly six months, or 180 days, have passed since then. In numerical terms, six months may seem like a relatively short period, but for a state, such a span can sometimes feel as weighty as a decade.
Football history sometimes changes crowns in silence. There is no announcement, no coronation fanfare; just a moment when the ball finds the net, and in that instant, the reckoning of a century shifts. At Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, the footballing world witnessed exactly such a moment. The throne where Lionel Messi had reigned supreme for so long was silently claimed by Kylian Mbappe on a thrilling night in the World Cup third-place playoff. The record of 21 goals that no one could touch for so long was surpassed by the 27-year-old French star with two goals in a single match, giving football its new all-time top scorer.
A World Cup knockout clash between Argentina and England guarantees a unique level of excitement for football fans worldwide. The historic rivalry transcends a standard 90-minute match, carrying decades of intense emotion, controversy, and unforgettable moments. Argentina added another glorious chapter to this storied fixture by defeating England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals.
Funchal, Madeira, February 5, 1985. A fifth child is born into a family that doesn't have much — his father works as a gardener and kit man for a local club, his mother cooks and cleans in other people's houses. They name him Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, the "Ronaldo" borrowed from Ronald Reagan, whom his father admired. Nobody in that room could have imagined the weight that name would carry one day.
A special scene is seen in Bangladesh whenever the Football World Cup comes. From village sidewalks to city alleys, from school grounds to roof railings—the flags of Brazil and Argentina fly everywhere. Surprisingly, many children become supporters of one team without knowing anything about the history, football tradition, or players of these countries. The question is, why do children in Bangladesh support Brazil or Argentina without realizing it? There are various social, family, cultural, and psychological reasons behind this.
Football transcends not just mere sport; it embodies passion, fervor, culture, and serves as the heartbeat for billions globally. The FIFA World Cup, occurring every four years, stands as the largest sporting event on the planet, where individuals set aside differences in language, religion, ethnicity, and geography to unite in support of 22 players pursuing a ball. This event fosters a unique sense of community and shared experience among diverse populations.