FA Cup
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.
Plymouth stun Liverpool in FA Cup
Liverpool is currently at the top of the English Premier League and finished the first round of the UEFA Champions League in first place. Despite their European ambitions, they suffered an unexpected defeat to a team battling relegation in the English Championship!