‘Anything good that happens to them will be good for me’: Yamal
Star Sports Desk
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Courtois between two homes
Agencies
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Could this be Yamal’s game?
Star Sports Desk
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France fuelled by unshakeable belief, says Deschamps
Reuters, Boston
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Former FIFA referees question different fates of Balogun, Quansah
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Morocco have to accept defeat after being beaten by 'better' France
Reuters, Foxborough
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Mbappe, Dembele fire France into semis with win over Morocco
AFP, Foxborough
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Bangladesh go down 4-0 against Chinese Taipei

Chinese Taipei, who are 100 places ahead of Bangladesh in FIFA Ranking, dominated the match as expected and notched up an easy victory, courtesy of a hat-trick from forward Yu-Hsuan Su.
31 May 2024, 14:29 PM

Copa America snub an unexpected blow, says Dybala

AS Roma forward Paulo Dybala said it was a big blow to be left out of Argentina's Copa America squad and that he had been confident of selection for the tournament in the United States.
31 May 2024, 13:49 PM

'Runners-up trophies do not go with the name of Mohammedan'

Mohammedan Sporting Club finished the season as runners-up in the Bangladesh Premier League for the first time in 14 years after finishing runners-up in two club competitions. Alfaz Ahmed, the man behind the resurgence of the Motijheel outfit, spoke with The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman about the process of rebuilding Mohammedan and many other aspects.
31 May 2024, 13:16 PM

Fearless Schlotterbeck embodies brave new Dortmund

Built on grit and graft but with a hint of flair, few players embody coach Edin Terzic's Borussia Dortmund more than centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck.
31 May 2024, 05:23 AM

Chelsea appoint Enzo Maresca as new manager: reports

Chelsea have appointed Leicester's Enzo Maresca as their new head coach, according to British media reports late Thursday.
31 May 2024, 02:15 AM

Edinson Cavani announces retirement from international football

Uruguayan attacker Edinson Cavani announced Thursday the end of his international career at the age of 37.
31 May 2024, 02:13 AM

Can Terzic plot fall of indomitable Real Madrid?

Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic will have to channel all his expertise into masterminding the game of his life to plot the downfall of Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley on Saturday.
31 May 2024, 00:30 AM

Real gunning for 15th UCL, Dortmund dreaming of second: Who will win the final showdown?

History beckons for Real Madrid as they chase a record-breaking 15th UEFA Champions League title. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund, who are hoping to put an end to a 27-year wait for the trophy, stand in Real's way as determined underdogs. Will Real's experience prevail, or can Dortmund pull off a stunning upset? Tune in to The Daily Star's podcast 'Pitch Perfect' for an in-depth take on this epic showdown.
30 May 2024, 20:56 PM

Sabina & Co up against vastly superior Chinese Taipei

Bangladesh women’s football team will get a chance to test their improvements when they take on Chinese Taipei in the first of a two-match FIFA international friendly fixture at the Kings Arena on Friday.  
30 May 2024, 18:05 PM

Heirs fail to block sale of Maradona's 1986 World Cup 'Golden Ball'

Diego Maradona's heirs on Thursday lost their legal bid in France to block the sale of the Argentine football legend's 'Golden Ball' trophy from the 1986 Mexico World Cup.
30 May 2024, 17:47 PM

Eleven years on, Hummels and Reus hope to set things right at Wembley

Hummels, 35, and 34-year-old Reus face an uncertain future ahead of what is likely their last Champions League final. Reus has already announced Saturday's match will be his last for Dortmund.
30 May 2024, 15:18 PM

Kompany insists call from Bayern Munich was no surprise

Vincent Kompany was officially presented as Bayern Munich's new coach on Thursday, insisting he did not share the football world's surprise at his appointment.
30 May 2024, 14:37 PM

Cabrera axes Zico for Australia, Lebanon ties

Bangladesh are scheduled to play against Australia on June 6 at Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka before travelling to Qatar to take on Lebanon on June 11.
30 May 2024, 12:09 PM

Madrid's 'greedy' Bellingham ready for dream Champions League final

With the Spanish title in the bag Madrid are aiming for a fifth La Liga and Champions League double, against the England international's former team Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's Wembley final.
30 May 2024, 09:33 AM

Lobjanidze upstages Messi as Atlanta stun Miami

Lobjanidze stunned a star-studded Miami line-up with two long-range strikes either side of half-time to fire Atlanta into a 2-0 lead.
30 May 2024, 02:25 AM

El Kaabi strikes late to give Olympiakos Europa Conference League glory

Moroccan striker Ayoub El Kaabi scored the winning goal in the 116th minute that allowed Jose Luis Mendilibar's side to make history in the home of local rivals AEK Athens.
30 May 2024, 02:13 AM

Maria to miss Chinese Taipei ties

The injury of Maria has opened an opportunity for U-19 team’s midfielder Munki Akhter.
29 May 2024, 19:01 PM

German arms maker seals sponsorship deal with Dortmund

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall said Wednesday it had agreed a sponsorship deal with Borussia Dortmund, as the Bundesliga club prepares to contest the Champions League final.
29 May 2024, 17:53 PM

Vincent Kompany named as new Bayern Munich coach

"We understand the allure and prestige of a club like Bayern Munich and respect Vincent's ambition to explore new opportunities," Burnley said in a statement.
29 May 2024, 15:14 PM

PSG withhold wages due to Mbappe amid financial dispute: Reports

PSG's decision to withhold Mbappe's salary is related to an agreement between the two parties made last year, at the start of the season, when the player accepted to waive part of a bonus due to him, the source said.
29 May 2024, 13:47 PM