CATEGORY: SPORTS

BCB grounds committee chairman visits Mirpur amid pitch concerns

    Bangla Press Desk:  Mahbub Anam, chairman of the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) grounds committee, visited the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday afternoon to inspect the facilities following recent criticism...

Mbappé takes number 10 at Real Madrid

 Bangla Press Desk: While it had long been suspected that a switch of squad number was imminent, Real Madrid have confirmed that star striker Kylian Mbappé will be pulling on the club's revered No. 10 shirt for the 2025-26 season. After sources to...

Two Bangladeshi swimmers cross English Channel after 37 years

  Bangla Press Desk:   Former BKSP swimmers Mahfizur Rahman Sagor and Nazmul Haque Himel successfully crossed the English Channel, a strait in Atlantic Ocean that separates southern England and northern France, on Tuesday, becoming the first...

“My job is to assist wherever needed,” says Salahuddin

  Bangla Press Desk:  Mohammad Salahuddin, the senior assistant coach of the Bangladesh men’s national cricket team, has said he is ready to perform in any role the team assigns him. Salahuddin has been serving in this role since November...

Bashundhara Kings sign Cuba Mitchell from Sunderland U-21

  Bangla Press Desk:   Bangladesh Premier League giants Bashundhara Kings have secured the signing of midfielder Cuba Mitchell from English club Sunderland AFC’s Under-21 side. Born in Birmingham to a Bangladeshi mother and Jamaican father...

England retain title after beating Spain in penalties

  Bangla Press Desk: England held their nerve in another dramatic shootout to defeat Spain 3-1 on penalties and retain the Women’s European Championship on Sunday, following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Chloe Kelly fired home the decisive...

Joao Felix set for Al Nassr move in €50m deal

  Bangla Press Desk:   Portuguese forward Joao Felix is set to join Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr from Chelsea in a deal worth up to €50 million. The Riyadh-based club will pay an initial €30 million (£26.2m) upfront, with performance-based...

  Bangla Press Desk:  Arsenal on Saturday announced the signing of Swedish international striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon. The 27-year-old, who fired Sporting to the Portuguese title last season with 39 goals and netted a Champ...

Henry holds nerve as Kiwis clinch tri-nation series title

  Bangla Press Desk:  Matt Henry delivered a brilliant final over to guide New Zealand to a thrilling three-run win over South Africa in the T20 Tri-Series final at Harare Sports Club on Saturday. Defending 180, New Zealand restricted Sout...

Liverpool beaten 4-2 by AC Milan in Hong Kong pre-season friendly

  Bangla Press Desk:   Former Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek scored as Premier League champions Liverpool were beaten 4-2 by AC Milan on Saturday in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. Liverpool, with record signing Florian Wirt...

England ready to meet the challenge of 'fantastic' Spain in Euro 2025 final

  Bangla Press Desk:  England captain Leah Williamson admits that Spain are "the best at what they do" but is confident her side can compete with the reigning world champions in Sunday's Euro 2025 final. "Tomorrow we play a game against th...

Xavi’s application for India coach was a hoax, confirms AIFF

  Bangla Press Desk:  The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed that a job application purportedly sent by former Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez for the Indian national team head coach position was a hoax. Speculation emerge...