FIFA World Cup

‘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

Ronaldo to miss World Cup warm-up friendly

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo is suffering a stomach bug and will be left out of the team's World Cup warm-up friendly against Nigeria on Thursday, according to his coach Fernando Santos.
16 November 2022, 18:18 PM

‘Messi eager to enjoy World Cup’

Argentina forward Lionel Messi is relishing the build-up to the Qatar World Cup, head coach Lionel Scaloni said on Tuesday as he prepares the team for their warm-up clash with the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.
16 November 2022, 05:07 AM

Nov 16 morning: Dengue, Bandarban shooting, Climate financing, Russia-Ukraine War, FIFA World Cup

Good morning. If you are wondering about the global economy and Bangladesh’s 2023 outlook then you know famine has been a hot topic in the news. Tune into our Viewsroom discussion on whether there is an actual possibility a famine. Elsewhere, Donald Trump has announced his third run for presidency. And here are other quick things to know as you start your day.
16 November 2022, 03:59 AM

Scaloni seeks to take World Cup pressure off fancied Argentina

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni sought Tuesday to reduce the pressure on his fancied team at the World Cup in Qatar, insisting there are no guarantees in football.
16 November 2022, 01:53 AM

Nkunku out of World Cup with knee injury

France forward Christopher Nkunku will miss the World Cup after suffering an injury in training on Tuesday, the French federation (FFF) said.
16 November 2022, 01:30 AM

Iran players can protest at World Cup, says Queiroz

Iran's players are free to join in the protests sweeping their country over women's rights while they are playing at the World Cup in Qatar but must do so within the rules of the tournament, national team coach Carlos Queiroz said on Tuesday.
15 November 2022, 16:05 PM

Spain coach Luis Enrique announces Twitch stream during the World cup

Luis Enrique took to Twitter to make the announcement which took football fans by surprise.
15 November 2022, 15:00 PM

Messi cautious over Argentina World Cup chances

Lionel Messi says he is cautious over Argentina's chances as he prepares to lead the team at the World Cup, seeking to crown a glorious career by lifting the trophy in Qatar.
15 November 2022, 12:18 PM