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Cristiano Ronaldo ties knot finally
After nearly a decade of living together, Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has finally tied the knot with his longtime partner, Georgina Rodríguez.
Testing before SAFF, but Duli wants to avoid risk of defeat
To strengthen the pipeline of the Bangladesh national football team, head coach Thomas Duli is keeping all possible avenues open. Efforts are underway to integrate promising footballers growing up abroad alongside domestic talents. However, Duli does not want opponents in SAFF Championship preparation matches who carry a high risk of defeat.
Alvarez firm on leaving Atletico Madrid amid rising tension
Argentine forward Julian Alvarez has decided to leave Atletico Madrid. Although he sought the cooperation of coach Diego Simeone to facilitate his departure, he grew angry after being denied the opportunity to speak with him directly, clearly instructing club officials to exclude him from any future plans.
Afghanistan series emerges as new obstacle to India's tour of Bangladesh
The possibility of the Indian cricket team visiting Bangladesh has grown even dimmer. Amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Bangladesh tour, the schedule for India's T20I series against Afghanistan has been made public. According to information published by the cricket-based website Cricbuzz, a three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan is set to begin on September 13. This schedule directly conflicts with the proposed timeframe for India's tour of Bangladesh put forward by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Indian cricketer Abishek Porel arrested in rape case
Abishek Porel, the Indian cricketer who plays for the IPL franchise Delhi Capitals and represents Bengal, has been arrested by the Hooghly Police in West Bengal in a rape case. He was arrested on charges of establishing a physical relationship with a medical student under the false promise of marriage and later intimidating her by showing personal photos and videos.
Mustafizur returns to Dubai Capitals in ILT20
Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been retained by Dubai Capitals for the fifth edition of the International League T20 (ILT20). From their previous season's squad, the franchise has also retained West Indian all-rounder Rovman Powell.
Sabbir and Shamim in HP squad for Australia, Irfan to captain
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the Bangladesh High Performance (HP) squad for the upcoming tour of Australia, featuring Sabbir Rahman and Shamim Hossain, who are awaiting opportunities to return to the national team. The 15-member Bangladesh squad will participate in the Top End T20 Series held in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The team will be led by experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Irfan Shukkur.
Fortis makes history, reaches AFC Challenge League main round
The final whistle served as the biggest proof of how much testing Fortis FC had to endure on the path to victory. Overcoming all adversity, Fortis defeated Kyrgyzstan's club Muras United 1-0 courtesy of a lone goal by Mohammad Ibrahim. Crossing the preliminary stage of the AFC Challenge League, the Bangladeshi club has now booked its place in the tournament's main round at the very first attempt.
Somalian referee arrives in Europe as hero
Just a few months ago, Somali referee Omar Artan suffered heartbreak when denied entry into the United States, shattering his World Cup dream. Leaving that disappointment behind, the 34-year-old referee has now arrived in Europe to a hero's welcome. Upon landing at Salzburg Airport in Austria, fans surrounded him with immense enthusiasm, many taking photos and shaking hands with him.
South Africa 'A' awaits Bangladesh 'A' with strong squad
Cricket South Africa has announced a strong squad for two series against the Bangladesh A team. The South Africa A squad for the two four-day matches features six players with Test experience: Gerald Coetzee, Senuran Muthusamy, Sheopo Moreki, Zubayr Hamza, Lesego Senokwane, and Cody Yusuf. Also included is top-order batsman Sinethemba Qeshile, who has played two ODIs and two T20Is.