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Touch of colour in black-and-white: Mohammedan’s title glory
Touch of colour in black-and-white: Mohammedan’s title glory
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Touch of colour in black-and-white: Mohammedan’s title glory

According to Transfermarkt.com, Inter Milan's squad value stands at €663.80 million, while Barcelona’s squad is valued at a staggering €1.02 billion. Yet it was the Italian side that marched into the UEFA Champions League final, defeating Barcelona. Squad value is often just a number—a notion that gets proven time and again. The latest edition of the Champions League confirmed that yet again. A similar story played out in domestic football, where traditional powerhouse Mohammedan SC defied the odds and outperformed expectations, throwing paper calculations out the window.

Fate to be written in El Clásico
Fate to be written in El Clásico
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Fate to be written in El Clásico

Barcelona, already Copa del Rey champions, have the chance to complete a domestic double with the league title. A win in El Clásico would stretch their lead to seven points, a gap that would be nearly impossible to close in the final three games. On the other hand, if Real Madrid win, the gap would narrow to a single point—setting up a nail-biting finish to the season.

Let the ‘Hamza fever’ translate onto field
‘Hamza fever’
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Let the ‘Hamza fever’ translate onto field

Going by FIFA rankings, Bangladesh is at the bottom of Group ‘C’ in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. Yet, some believe they can rise from the depths—thanks to the presence of Hamza Choudhury. This footballing optimism seems to mirror the country’s cricketing aspirations. Before every major global tournament, the Tigers express their determination to do well, with some fans even dreaming of a semifinal berth! But in reality, they often bow out after defeats to lower-ranked teams. Perhaps this recurring disappointment stems from an overreliance on emotions rather than rational analysis.

Let the wound heal after the bleeding stops!
Let the wound heal after the bleeding stops!
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Let the wound heal after the bleeding stops!

As children, we often treated minor wounds by chewing Durba grass and applying it to the injury—a simple yet effective first-aid method. However, when a wound becomes infected and starts festering, mere first aid is no longer enough.

Abahani shines under pressure
Abahani shines under pressure
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Abahani shines under pressure

The charm of the past is no longer there—Abahani-Mohammedan now only exists as a skeleton of its once glorious legacy! Despite this situation, there are still some supporters who continue to follow the two popular clubs and keep themselves updated. Mazed Hossain Tutul, a resident of Azimpur, is one such person. Despite his busy schedule, he stays informed about Abahani's progress and, when time permits, enjoys conversations with friends, reminiscing about the club's glorious footballing past. Abahani's die-hard fans have been under pressure in recent seasons. The dominance of Bashundhara Kings on the field has overshadowed their beloved club. This pressure comes from watching Abahani's fading brilliance on the pitch.

Crisis hits women's football in Bangladesh
football in Bangladesh
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Crisis hits women's football in Bangladesh

For any footballer, qualifying for the World Cup is a dream. The Zambian footballers had dreams too. In the 1994 World Cup qualifiers, the country was playing outstanding football. On April 27, 1993, the Zambian national football team was traveling by special flight to Senegal for an away match. A horrific accident occurred, and all passengers aboard the plane perished, causing the loss of a generation full of football talent. Zambia, which had defeated Italy by 4-0 in the 1988 Olympics, still has not tasted the World Cup experience.

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