Sunday, 17 Nov, 2024

Sports

Klose breaks Ronaldo record

DHAKA: The 36-year-old has written a new piece of football history after surpassing the Brazil legend's tally of 15 World Cup goals. Miroslav Klose has become the top goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring in Germany's semi-final against Brazil on Tuesday. The 36-year-old struck

Germany humbled & humiliated host Brazil

An avalanche of German goals put paid to Brazil HEXA dream. Germans annihilated Brazil at Bela Horizonte .The hosts were badly bruised, battered, humiliated, overwhelmed and outclassed by the resurgent Germans. Five Goals they scored in the action packed first half with four goals coming

Germany humiliates Brazil 7-1 to reach World Cup final

DHAKA: Germany have reached the World Cup final after they annihiliated hosts Brazil 7-1 in their semi-final clash in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday. Shorn of injured playmaker Neymar, who suffered a fractured vertebra in the quarter-final against Colombia, and suspended captain Thiago Silva,

Brazil-Germany clash begins

DHAKA: Five-time world cup champion Brazil has engaged with three-times world cup winner Germany in a bid to reach to one step closer of the 2014 Fifa World Cup Brzila at the 1st semi final at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte on Wednesday at BDST 2:00am. Brazil Squad  Julio Cesar (gk)

Human chain protesting Shakib’s ban July 11

DHAKA: Both the real and virtual world went viral. Fans got furious, anger mounted up over suspension decision of Bangladesh Cricket Board to ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. The agitating fans of Shakib are going to form a human chain in the city’s Shabaghh area at 3:15pm on Friday in

Shakib wants to fight for country

DHAKA: Top all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has said he wants to fight for the country and thank his fans for the all out support. “Dear Fans, Ramadan Mubarak! I am truly overwhelmed by all the love and support I have received from you in the past and even more so now,” he said. The

‘Brazil strong without Neymar, Silva’

DHAKA: The Germany coach Joachim Low believes the World Cup host Brazil an cover for the loss of two key players and insists his side feel no fear heading into Tuesday's game He has insisted World Cup semi-final opponents Brazil will not be weakened by the absences of Neymar and Thiago

Brazil-Germany battle Tuesday midnight

DHAKA: Host Brazil will face Germany in the first semi-final of the World Cup-2014 in the 61st match of the tournament. The heart-breathing match will be held at 2:00am Wednesday at Belo Horizonte.   Brazil has already lost its two major players Neymar and skipper Silva for the match.

What is cooking in the German Camp?

Germany is a nation who always does anything to win. It is also the strategy and aim of all German teams .They is born fighters and always fights to win. My German Friend Wolfgang who works in Kabul and lives in the adjacent room in Kabul Guest house twitted me Germany is favorite today

Who Will Play a Neymar Tonight?

Can Brazil redeem without Neymar? Who will play ‘A Neymar’ for Brazil against very strong German team tonight in the first semifinal? Does Brazil have enough quality in the reserve to neutralize the advantage Neymar’s injury has given to Germany?The entire soccer world will know

Shakib’s Suspension & Way Forward

The hastily taken harsh (?) actions of BCB against a Bangladeshi Cricket Icon (?) Shakib Al Hasan has triggered huge debate among his and Bangladeshi cricket enthusiasts at home and abroad.  We have read many Facebook postings, comments and reports in Bangladesh and international media.

Bangladesh Cricket’s Bad Body Gets Suspension?

Leading Bangladeshi Cricket all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from all types of cricket domestic or international for a period of six months. He will not be permitted to play anywhere for other country organized league till 31 December 2015. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)

‘Shakib’s absence is irreparable loss’

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has banned Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan from all sorts of domestic and international cricket for six months. The former Director of BCB Gazi Ashraful Islam Lipu said the absence of Shakib in Bangladesh Cricket Team is irreparable loss for

Shakib suspended for 6-month

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has suspended all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for 6-month from all national and international cricket for breaching its code of conduct. The BCB also will not allow ‘No Objection Certificate (NOC)’ to play any league match till December 31, 2015 The

Shakib at BCB board meeting

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket all rounder Shakib-al-Hasan has reached in the board meeting of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday noon. The board is likely to decide whether it will take action against the number one Bangladeshi player for ignoring the board decision.   Earlier,

'I can't feel my legs': Neymar

DHAKA: Brazil's star striker Neymar cried "I can't feel my legs" after the World Cup challenge by Colombia's Juan Zuniga that has ended his tournament, said coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. Scolari said the whole team panicked after the knee in the back tackle during Brazil's quarter-final

World Cup Delicately Poised

Excepting the very last match between Netherlands and Costa Rica three other quarter finals of Brazil World Cup 2014 failed to impress being a bit anticlimax to the very entertaining and enthralling contests seen prior to quarter finals.  All favorites however from this stage managed to

Djokovic beats Federer for Wimbledon Title

DHAKA: Novak Djokovic ended his Grand Slam drought and Roger Federer's hopes of a record eighth Wimbledon title with a thrilling five-set victory.     The Serb, 27, came through 6-7 (7-9) 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 5-7 6-4 to win his second Wimbledon and seventh Grand Slam title.      After

When A Dream Gets Put Paid

Young Brazilian poster boy Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior had a dream. He dreamt to walk with Brazilian dream in its historic HEXA mission and walk out with the dream fulfilled with the most coveted championship trophy.The boyish looking frail structured young boy instead was stretchered

Shakib to play 10 yrs for country

DHAKA: World top all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Sunday said he wants to play for the country for at least 10 years more and also join in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Shakib, in a status on his Facebook page, said, “I always want to play for the country. I want to play for the national