Bangladesh forward suspended for 15 matches over Maldives fight

Bangladesh forwards Al Amin and Mirajul Islam have been handed 15-match and two-match suspensions respectively by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee over incidents during the Maldives-Bangladesh match in the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament on June 7.
18 August 2026

Rift deepens as Asia football chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga

A damaging split within Asian football deepened Tuesday as the region's top official hit back at a Qatari challenge over the confederation's move to join UEFA and CONCACAF in targeting FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
18 August 2026

David Warner convicted, fined for drink-driving

Former Australia batsman David Warner was convicted and fined A$1,500 ($1,065) for drink-driving by a Sydney court on Tuesday after being arrested in April.
18 August 2026

All aboard as Asian Games preparations enter 'final stages'

The Asian Games begin in Japan next month featuring teenage prodigies, more athletes than the Olympics and a cruise ship that will house competitors in the middle of typhoon season.
18 August 2026

Liverpool's new-look defence will take time to gel, says Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the club's revamped backline would require some time to click into gear, despite describing new signings Ronald Araujo and Jeremy Jacquet as "good players".
18 August 2026

Abahani finally free of FIFA ban, season back on track

With Abahani getting past the trouble, five-time champions Bashundhara Kings are next to follow
18 August 2026

Weatherald axed, Renshaw recalled after Bangladesh rout forces Australia change

If selected it would be Renshaw's first appearance at Test level for more than three years
18 August 2026

Ritu Porna's Ayeyawady make winning AFC debut

The Bangladesh star twice threaten in the first half, but Jurong goalkeeper Hazel Lim denied her headers in the 12th and 21st minutes.
18 August 2026

Sell-out opening day, Darwin shock set stage for Mackay’s first-ever Test

For Australia, the match is an opportunity to respond to their setback in Darwin. For Bangladesh, it is a chance to build on their first Test victory on Australian soil -- arguably their biggest Test triumph to date.
18 August 2026

Infantino critic Lamour's warning comes true as he leaves FIFA's third-highest post

He was one of the highest-ranking FIFA figures to speak out against Infantino's proposal to sell stakes in competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors.
18 August 2026

Quicks strike the right chord in Darwin epic

A Test culture is continuing to grow through their rise
18 August 2026

Rodri arrives at Barcelona to complete 'dream' move

Rodri said his aims with Barcelona would be "the Champions League and whatever else comes our way".
18 August 2026

Bangladesh must start building athletes before it finds them

Every sports organisation should therefore develop long-term athlete development programmes where fitness remains a priority and technical specialisation progresses gradually alongside it.
18 August 2026

'Bangladesh is one of the best': Caniggia on Bangladesh’s Argentina obsession

Argentine football legend Claudio Caniggia met budding Bangladeshi footballers at the Fortis Football Academy in Dhaka on Monday during his visit as the guest of honour at the Pillow Chips Dhaka Interschool Champions League (DICL) 2026. The former World Cup star, renowned for his blistering pace and iconic partnership with Diego Maradona, handed out prizes before sitting down with the media.
18 August 2026

Bouaddi frontrunner to replace Rodri at Man City

Manchester City have identified Ayyoub Bouaddi as their leading option to replace Rodri, with the club in advanced talks with Lille over a move for the highly rated Morocco midfielder, according to the BBC.
18 August 2026

Domestic season start uncertain despite BFF assurance

Replying to a query, BFF president Tabith Awal said the season would not begin with the one-off Challenge Cup, which may be held later in the season under a different name.
18 August 2026

Neymar first player forced off under new time-wasting rule

When Santos beat Vasco 3-0 on Monday, the rule was invoked for the first time in the Brazilian top flight when keeper Gabriel Brazao requested medical attention.
17 August 2026

Sarmin replaces Nehar in Bangladesh squads for Asia Cup, Asian Games

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squads for the ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai, UAE, and the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Monday.
17 August 2026

Donald hails Bangladesh’s pace revolution after Australia triumph

Donald also credited his successor, Shaun Tait, while praising the development of Bangladesh’s pace unit over the past five years.
17 August 2026

From 2019 turmoil to Darwin triumph: Bangladesh’s long-term reforms paid off

Bangladesh's stunning Test win in Australia was years in the making, tracing its roots to reforms introduced after a crisis period in 2019.
17 August 2026