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100-year-old Messi fan goes viral for 'marry me' sign
A 100-year-old American woman, Pauline Kana, captured the hearts of football fans when she appeared in the stands at the 2026 World Cup to cheer on Lionel Messi during Argentina's match against Austria.
Hannan appointed youth team head coach, Mahmudullah named mentor
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced its new coaching panel, appointing former national team opener Hannan Sarkar as the head coach of the Under-19 team and former all-rounder Mahmudullah as the mentor on Monday.
Argentine delegation to watch Messi's game at DU
Argentine travel writer and content creator Dan Lande has flown from the country to witness the craze of Bangladeshi fans for Argentina and Lionel Messi surrounding the World Cup. Lande and his team are scheduled to enjoy the match between Argentina and Austria at the Haji Muhammad Muhsin Hall of Dhaka University on Monday night. It is reported that Argentine Ambassador to Bangladesh Marcelo Carlos Sessa will be present with them at the time.
Bangladesh set for historic England Test tour after 17 years
Bangladesh is set to play a Test match on English soil for the first time since 2010. According to a report by The Guardian, the long wait is expected to end in late May next year, with the English side hosting Bangladesh for a single Test match.
UCB emerge champions in Bankers Futsal Championship 2026
United Commercial Bank (UCB PLC) emerged champions in the 'BCBL Bankers Futsal Championship 2026', organised by the Bankers' Club of Bangladesh Limited (BCBL), with the grand finale held at Bashundhara Sports City in the capital on Saturday night, June 20.
Argentina unveils world's tallest Messi statue
Argentina has unveiled the world's tallest statue of Lionel Messi in the city of Neuquén, honouring the football legend following his hat-trick against Algeria in the World Cup.
Marsh's 60 powers Australia to a 3-0 series sweep
Captain Mitchell Marsh smashed a brisk 60 off 28 balls to power Australia to a 3-0 series sweep, as the visitors chased down a modest Bangladesh total of 109-8 in just 11 overs, with seven wickets to spare, at the Bir Shreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Bangladesh face Australia in final T20 to avoid series whitewash
Bangladesh will take on Australia in the third and final T20 International in Chattogram today, aiming to avoid a series whitewash after losing the first two matches and conceding the series.
Suryavanshi smashes 11-ball fifty, falls for 94 in record-breaking blitz
Vaibhav Suryavanshi stole the spotlight once again in the Tri-Nation ‘A’ series final with a breathtaking batting display, smashing a record-breaking 11-ball fifty in List A cricket before narrowly missing out on a century.
Tigresses make history with World Cup win over Pakistan
Bangladesh women's cricket team secured their second victory in the T20 World Cup, defeating Pakistan by 23 runs in Southampton on Saturday, June 20.