The World Cup
Ritu and the World Cup: Dreams and reality
Another achievement. The women’s football team has qualified for the Asian Cup for the first time. Following this historic success, the female footballers are overjoyed. Amidst the emotions and excitement, many are already dreaming of Rituparna Chakma and her teammates playing in the World Cup. But is Bangladesh really in a position to think about the World Cup?
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.
Neymar will miss Saudi Pro League pre-season, says Al-Hilal coach
Neymar remains sidelined from knee surgery and will miss his Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal's pre-season training, coach Jorge Jesus said on Tuesday.
Tigers reach USA for T20 series, World Cup
The Bangladesh national cricket team reached the USA to participate in a bilateral series and the World Cup. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed their arrival by posting a video of the team's landing at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, on their official Facebook page today (Friday).