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Will miss Nahid Rana's bouncers in Australia series: BCB coach Salahuddin
BCB coach Mohammad Salahuddin has expressed regret that young pacer Nahid Rana won't be able to play in the Australia series, as he is currently undergoing medical treatment in Australia for an injury.
Paredes faces potential 9-match ban after post-final brawl
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes could face a major suspension following an unexpected incident after the World Cup final against Spain. FIFA is considering a nine-match ban for the 32-year-old defensive midfielder for his role in the post-match altercation. However, there may be legal loopholes for him to avoid the punishment.
Ronaldo and Georgina to tie the knot in Madeira
Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez are set to get married next Saturday in Portugal's Madeira Island, according to British media outlet The Sun. The 41-year-old football superstar and 32-year-old Spanish-Argentine model will exchange vows at the historic cathedral in Funchal, the capital of Madeira. A reception for guests will follow at the luxurious five-star Savoy Palace Hotel.
Sports Ministry forms five-member committee to probe cadet's death at BKSP
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has formed a five-member high-level inquiry committee to investigate the death of BKSP cadet Yasin Arafat Jim (Yasar Ahmed Jim), who was electrocuted inside the campus of the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP).
Messi's comeback club-football ends in frustration as Miami held 2-2 by Columbus
Lionel Messi made his return to club football following the FIFA World Cup, but Inter Miami were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew in an eventful Major League Soccer (MLS) encounter on Saturday (August 1).
Mourinho's Madrid return ends in frustration after 2-2 draw against Fiorentina
Real Madrid let a two-goal first-half advantage slip as Fiorentina rallied to secure a 2-2 draw in a preseason friendly on Saturday (August 1), spoiling the return of head coach Jose Mourinho for his first match back in charge of the Spanish giants.
Bangladesh placed with Sri Lanka, Bhutan in SAFF Championship group
The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship is returning to Bangladesh after eight years. The draw for the 15th edition of the tournament was held on Saturday (August 1) in Thimphu, Bhutan.
Liton returns to squad for first Test against Australia after recovering from injury
Wicketkeeper-batter Liton Kumar Das has made a swift recovery from a calf muscle injury to rejoin the Bangladesh squad for the first Test against Australia. Initially expected to return only for the second Test, his positive rehabilitation progress has led the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to include him in the squad for the series opener in Darwin starting August 13.
Kazi Salahuddin re-elected SAFF president unopposed for fifth consecutive term
Despite stepping down from the presidency of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), Kazi Salahuddin will remain at the helm of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) as he was re-elected for a fifth consecutive term, unopposed.
FIFA backs down on controversial World Cup commercial rights plan after global revolt
FIFA has abandoned a controversial proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup following fierce opposition from football governing bodies, threats of a European boycott and growing dissent within its own leadership.