FIFA World Cup
Regragui tells Belgian-born Morocco players to stay focused
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has warned the Belgian-born players in his squad to stay focused when they face Roberto Martinez's men in the World Cup on Sunday, saying they risk costly mistakes if they get emotional on a "special" occasion.
27 November 2022, 10:52 AM
5 young players to watch this World Cup
These young players will be hoping to leave their mark in the international stage.
25 November 2022, 14:50 PM
Stars react to Brazil's victory
Arguably, Brazil and Argentina are the teams which have the greatest number of supporters in the FIFA World Cup. Our celebrities also join in on the hype, when the greatest show on earth rolls around.
25 November 2022, 11:57 AM
Could we see an Argentina-Brazil match this World Cup?
Here’s how we might see a Brazil vs Argentina match this World Cup.
24 November 2022, 17:00 PM
Lewandowski misses penalty as Poland draw with Mexico
Poland skipper Robert Lewandowski failed to break his World Cup duck when he saw a second-half penalty saved in a goalless but entertaining draw with Mexico in their opening Group C game at Stadium 974 on Tuesday.
22 November 2022, 18:07 PM
Why Argentina fans were so confident about winning this World Cup
Argentina head into the World Cup as one of the clear favourites
22 November 2022, 08:00 AM
The last dance
For over 15 years, the footballing world has been split in two. It had become almost impossible to not compare the genius of two players christened by each’s fanbase as the greatest of all time, fondly abbreviated to ‘GOATS’: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
22 November 2022, 04:35 AM
Jungkook sets new US, iTunes record with World Cup song ‘Dreamers’
BTS member Jungkook has set a new US record and swept iTunes charts with his FIFA World Cup song "Dreamers".
22 November 2022, 03:45 AM
‘Superman’ Valencia adds to Ecuador cult status
Captain Enner Valencia extended his cult status in Ecuador to wider international acclaim with a first-half double that propelled the South Americans to a comfortable 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in the opening game of the World Cup on Sunday
21 November 2022, 01:32 AM
Four ways Bangladeshi fans showed their obsession for the World Cup
Some people go the extra mile to show love for their favorite teams by doing something a little unique.
20 November 2022, 16:55 PM
7 books to get you pumped up for football World Cup season
With the FIFA World Cup 2022 starting today, tensions run high around the country. Avid football fans have already dawned on their favourite team’s jerseys and hoisted their country’s flags alongside that of Bangladesh’s. The entire world will be glued to their tv screens till a winner emerges to claim the Football World Cup.
20 November 2022, 13:04 PM
A riveting ride to Qatar
After winning the rights to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup in 2010, it quickly became clear that Qatar would have to pull a rabbit out of its hat to successfully stage football’s showpiece event. The largest concern at the time was whether players could even perform in the searing summer as the Mi
20 November 2022, 03:49 AM
Those who understand football, support Brazil: Apu Biswas
The FIFA world cup is kicking off from tomorrow. On the occasion of ‘the greatest show on earth’, festivities have already begun and the showbiz and the stars are no different.
19 November 2022, 14:09 PM
Indian man arrested for tearing up Portugal flag
An Indian man has been arrested after upsetting his football-mad neighbours by tearing up a Portugal flag, hoisted for the World Cup, when he mistook it for the emblem of a controversial Islamist group.
19 November 2022, 07:22 AM
Lewandowski says wayward missile strike affected Poles
Robert Lewandowski said on Friday that Poland's World Cup squad had been left in shock earlier this week after the missile strike in his homeland that left two people dead.
18 November 2022, 17:39 PM
Actor hosts ‘Milad Mahfil’ to pray for Argentina
Tausif Mahbub and Jovan are two friends who fight over their support for Brazil and Argentina.
18 November 2022, 05:26 AM
Fernandes scores twice as Portugal thrash Nigeria in WC tune-up
Bruno Fernandes scored twice in the first half and debutant Goncalo Ramos and Joao Mario added late goals as Portugal crushed Nigeria 4-0 in a World Cup warm-up in Lisbon on Thursday.
18 November 2022, 01:53 AM
5 most humiliating FIFA World Cup defeats
Some of these took players and fans years to live down, others simply cannot be forgotten.
17 November 2022, 14:50 PM
Madhumita Cinema Hall temporarily closed
Madhumita, one of the oldest cinema halls of Dhaka, will be temporarily closed from this Friday.
17 November 2022, 13:07 PM
Danish playmaker issues warning to big teams
Denmark might not be a World Cup favourite but young playmaker Mikkel Damsgaard feels few of the other 31 countries competing in Qatar are keen to take on his team.
17 November 2022, 10:00 AM