FIFA World Cup
A World Cup like no other
Ultimately, the real winners are the billions of football fans across the globe
19 December 2022, 09:37 AM
'The Greatest'
Legendary, greatest, immortal: News media across the planet ran out of superlatives after Lionel Messi led Argentina to victory in one of the most dramatic World Cup finals ever.
19 December 2022, 05:44 AM
The poetry of football commentary
Commentary transcends into a place where it sprinkles the power of words over the raw emotional journey of live sports.
18 December 2022, 16:04 PM
Mbappe seeks to re-order football's hierarchy
Kylian Mbappe can on Sunday become the youngest player to win two World Cups since Pele achieved the feat at the age of 21.
18 December 2022, 09:44 AM
Benzema's mysterious message amid rumor over his final appearance
Reports in Spain suggest that France striker Karim Benzema could be in line for a shock return to Qatar to play in the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday night.
17 December 2022, 07:05 AM
Africa’s achievements in the FIFA World Cup over the years
The African teams can go head-to-head with the powerhouses of football.
14 December 2022, 14:57 PM
Ever wonder why Morocco is 'MAR' on TV coverage?
There may have been questions among the fans witnessing the Fifa World Cup over why Morocco are abbreviated as 'MAR' during TV coverage?
13 December 2022, 15:09 PM
Desert Fest: Two legends on collision course
Neymar departed in tears. The Brazil No 10 cried inconsolably, only to be lifted off the pitch as the pre-tournament favourites were knocked out on penalties by Croatia in the quarterfinals at the Education City Stadium on Friday night.
13 December 2022, 01:00 AM
Argentina want more of feisty Messi
Lionel Messi wasn’t available at the pre-match press conference for Argentina’s World Cup semifinal against Croatia on Monday. He wasn’t, in fact, expected to be; the PSG talisman hardly ever attends a press conference.
13 December 2022, 01:00 AM
5 things we won’t miss once the World Cup ends
The World Cup isn't all about the festivity.
12 December 2022, 15:08 PM
5 facts you did not know about the FIFA World Cup Trophy
The FIFA World Cup is undoubtedly one of the biggest sporting events in history and is currently the talk of the town. With so much glory surrounding this magnificent tournament, the iconic trophy that is football’s biggest mark of honour has a host of interesting stories captivated within it — most of which you probably never heard of.
12 December 2022, 14:19 PM
‘Argentina needs to win for us Bangalees’: Swastika Mukherjee
The FIFA World Cup has been a roller coaster ride for audiences, with fan favourites Brazil and Portugal bidding adieu to this year’s tournament in a shocking turn of events. Argentina, one of the most popular teams in Bangladesh, has qualified for the semi-finals and will be going up against Croatia on December 14.
12 December 2022, 07:19 AM
Argentina plans to open embassy in Bangladesh
Argentina is planning to open its embassy in Bangladesh. The decision might have been boosted by Bangladesh's support of Lionel Messi's team in the football World Cup in Qatar, according to the Merco Press, a South Atlantic News Agency.
12 December 2022, 06:16 AM
Desert Fest: A World Cup too cruel, too beautiful
When Cristiano Ronaldo walked down the tunnel in tears at the Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday, it must have felt surreal for millions of his and Portugal fans around the globe.
12 December 2022, 01:20 AM
South America football chief steps up claim to 2030 World Cup
South America's football chief said Sunday that FIFA should honour the legacy of Pele and Diego Maradona by awarding the centennial 2030 World Cup to the continent.
11 December 2022, 14:04 PM
When in Qatar, be a Qatari
In the days leading up to the greatest show on earth, miserably apt was the Bangla saying, "Jare dekhte nari, tar cholon banka."
10 December 2022, 13:30 PM
Experiencing football as a non-fan
The festivities of football doesn't resonate with everyone.
5 December 2022, 16:55 PM
Argentines want to support the Bangladesh cricket team to connect with Bangladeshis
Argentines are willing to bond with Bangladeshi people through cricket.
3 December 2022, 15:44 PM
Football or soccer? What’s the right term anyway?
Football fans all around the world, alongside in Europe are synonymous for their love of the term — football. It’s after all the continent where football is the undisputed number one sport, with England being the birthplace of the game. So, it can be understandable if the rest of the world also follows suit and practically sneers at anyone who uses the term, soccer.
3 December 2022, 09:40 AM
BTS songs to listen to if you liked 'Dreamers'
Here’s a list of BTS songs to listen to if you liked ‘Dreamers’.
2 December 2022, 16:51 PM