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Timeless Modric opens AC Milan account with winner against Bologna

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Luka Modric scored his first goal for AC Milan in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna, the veteran star making his mark at the San Siro days after turning 40. Modric, who celebrated his birthday on Tuesday, netted the winni...

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'I wanted to set high standards and I did'

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  On the night track turned to Jamaica once again to find the World’s Fastest Man, the greatest Jamaican sprinter was in a sky box in the stadium — his presence literally hovering over a sport that hasn’t been the same sin...

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Champions Barca crush Valencia at training ground stadium

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Fermin Lopez struck twice each as Barcelona thumped Valencia 6-0 on Sunday in a La Liga match they were forced to play at their tiny training ground stadium because of delays in reopening...

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Spinners power India to win over Pakistan in Asia Cup

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk:   Spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav helped India thrash Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met on the cricket pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May. Kuldeep returne...

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Tigers keep spirits high as crucial Afghan test approaches

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk:  For any traveling Bangladeshi journalist, the team hotel is a go-to spot during a tournament or a bilateral series involving the Tigers, and it was no different in Abu Dhabi. When there is no training activity, like on Sunday,...

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BCB extends deadline for councilor nominations

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced on that the submission deadline for the 2025 BCB Councilor Nomination Form has been extended. Originally due on Wednesday, 17 September, nominees now have until Friday,...

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Salah scores last-gasp penalty as Liverpool stay perfect

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Mohamed Salah scored a last-gasp penalty against Burnley on Sunday as Liverpool maintained their perfect record to climb back to the top of the Premier League. Newly-promoted Burnley had kept the champions at bay but...

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Pakistan opt to bat first after winning toss against India

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Pakistan skipper Salman Agha won the toss and elected to bat first against India in their second Asia Cup match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Both sides have named unchanged line-ups. Pakistan...

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Chelsea blow chance to top Premier League at Brentford

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk: Chelsea missed the chance to go top of the Premier League as Fabio Carvalho's 93rd-minute equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Brentford in Saturday's west London derby. The world champions paid for Enzo Maresca's experim...

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Sri Lanka cruise to six-wicket win over Bangladesh

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Former champions Sri Lanka emphatically launched their Asia Cup campaign on Sunday, cruising to a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. Chasing 140, the islanders got home with 32 balls to spare. A blazi...

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Bangladesh outplayed by Sri Lanka

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk: Sri Lanka made light work of the target as they comprehensively outplayed Bangladesh at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Saturday, chasing down 140 in just 14.4 overs. From the outset, the Lankans were in complete contr...

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Bangladesh head coach Cabrera heads back to Spain for vacation

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Bangladesh men’s national football team head coach Javier Cabrera has once again flown to Spain for a vacation, leaving Dhaka on Friday. His return date, however, is still unconfirmed. Cabrera came back to Dhaka with...

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