Fifa World Cup 2022
Jersey sales surge as football fever grips fans
Jersey sales have surged in Bangladesh despite the cost-of-living crisis as fans are gearing up to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 in style.
21 November 2022
The greatest show begins after rocky build-up
Football took centre stage on Sunday as a World Cup shrouded in controversy prepared to kick off with a glitzy opening ceremony and host Qatar playing Ecuador in the first match to push aside the criticism which has dogged the showcase event.
20 November 2022
Valencia steers Ecuador past Qatar
Qatar became the first home team to lose their opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruised to a 2-0 victory over the hosts, with Enner Valencia scoring twice in the tournament curtain-raiser on Sunday.
20 November 2022
World Cup opening ceremony kicks off
Qatar's ruler opened the World Cup on Sunday with a call for people of all races and orientations to put aside their differences, speaking as the host nation faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers and LGBT rights.
20 November 2022
David Beckham’s ultimate guide to fashion for all men
Former England and Manchester United star David Beckham, OBE rules our hearts not only for his admirable success in football but also for his impeccable fashion sense. One does not need to be a football fan to know who David Beckham is; after his retirement from sports, he went on a quest to explore his love for fashion which earned him a respectable position in the fashion industry. Beckham has been appointed as the ambassador for the British Fashion Council in 2018.
20 November 2022
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
France will not replace injured Benzema for World Cup
Defending champions France will not replace the injured Karim Benzema in their World Cup squad, coach Didier Deschamps said on Sunday.
20 November 2022
Mashrafe's take on Qatar-Ecuador match
The ace cricketer has already chalked out his predictions for each of the games of the World Cup and has shared his predictions with The Daily Star.
20 November 2022
First special Israel-Qatar flight takes off for World Cup
The first direct commercial flight between Israel and Doha took off Sunday after Qatar approved the flights for World Cup ticket holders despite having no ties with Israel.
20 November 2022
Where to watch Qatar 2022 matches on giant screens
Football lovers in areas under Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will get the chance to see the world’s greatest sporting festival, the FIFA World Cup 2022, on giant screens in open spaces. .The DNCC will screen all matches of the showpiece event set to begin this night with the match be
20 November 2022
Injuries taking a heavy toll on World Cup
Karim Benzema became the latest big-name player to miss out on Qatar World Cup following an injury.
20 November 2022
Messi-Ronaldo photoshoot sets internet on fire
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have just broken the internet after appearing in a photoshoot together.
20 November 2022
I support Argentina for Maradona: Pori Moni
The FIFA World Cup 2022 will officially kick off today in Qatar, and fans can’t keep calm as they wait in anticipation for their team to win the golden trophy. Shades of yellow and blue emerged across the houses of Bangladeshi fans, as many hoisted Brazil and Argentina flags over their house. The madness over football has swept into the hearts of celebrities as well.
20 November 2022
High stakes for Qatar as World Cup starts
The World Cup kicks off in Qatar on Sunday in a high-stakes event for the tiny nation which has faced a barrage of criticism and staked its reputation on delivering a smooth tournament, the first held in the Middle East and most expensive in history.
20 November 2022
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
England expects as Southgate's men eye World Cup glory
The England boss, hailed as a fashion icon for donning a debonair waistcoat at the last World Cup, will be eager to end suspicions that he cannot handle pressure when it is at its most intense.
20 November 2022
Qatar 2-1 Ecuador: What's your prediction?
‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ kicks off with hosts Qatar taking on South-American side Ecuador in the opener. Can the 2019 Asian Cup champions, with their possession-based style, mark their World Cup debut with a momentous win or will Ecuador use their physicality and aerial prowess to spoil Qatar’s party?
20 November 2022
Poland's Cash asks Martinez for Messi's shirt
Poland defender Matty Cash had a special request for Aston Villa team mate and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ahead of their meeting at the World Cup: to get him Lionel Messi's shirt.
19 November 2022
Germany's Bierhoff 'cannot understand' beer ban
Germany team official Oliver Bierhoff said Saturday he "could not understand the decision" to ban beer from stadium perimeters at the Qatar World Cup.
19 November 2022
Messi is my prince, he will win the World Cup: Puja Chery
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will kick off in Qatar tomorrow, and fans are gearing up to see ‘The Greatest Show on Earth”. Celebrities are showcasing their support for their favourite team on social media and “Shaan” actress Puja Chery is all set to cheer for her beloved team this year.
19 November 2022