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Dooley's first test reveals both promise and problems

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (489+ words) Bangladesh football team are returning from Europe today with a historic 2-1 victory against San Marino -- their first-ever win over European opposition and on European soil. Yet if the scoreline offered encouragement, the performance itself revealed why the new coach, Thomas…...

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The summer James Rodriguez ruled the world

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (706+ words) There are World Cups that live on through trophies, and then there are World Cups remembered for the players who briefly made football feel like poetry. For many fans, the 2014 FIFA World Cup belonged to one such player -- James Rodriguez....

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Tigers pounce with pace and variation

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (475+ words) Bangladesh had lost 12 of their 13 Tests against Pakistan before sealing a historic 2-0 series sweep in Rawalpindi in 2024. In a remarkable reversal, the Tigers can now sense a fourth consecutive Test victory over the same opponents after ending Day 2 of the…...

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thedailystar. net > sports > sports-special > fifa-world-cup-2026 > news > four-stars-italys-world-cup-glory-story-4142461

Four stars: Italy's World Cup glory story

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (866+ words) In the pantheon of FIFA World Cup history, Italy sit second only to Brazil. Alongside Germany, they have hoisted the golden trophy four times -- a towering achievement that makes their current predicament all the more baffling." Despite their storied past,…...

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Anatomy of Cabrera era: Long reign, limited return

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (391+ words) As the clock ticks down on Javier Cabrera's contract, set to expire on April 30, the Spaniard leaves behind a legacy of historic longevity but conflicting results. Appointed in January 2022, he became Bangladesh's longest-serving foreign coach, yet his tenure remains deeply…...

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thedailystar. net > sports > cricket > news > south-africa-batter-van-der-dussen-retires-international-cricket-4141886

South Africa batter van der Dussen retires from international cricket

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (353+ words) Rassie van der Dussen has announced his retirement from international cricket, across all formats of the game, the right-hander confirmed today, taking to his social media to share a heartfelt message reflecting on his journey in international cricket. "It is…...

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thedailystar. net > sports > womens-sports > news > china-edge-taiwan-extra-time-make-womens-asian-cup-semis-4128426

China edge Taiwan in extra-time to make Women's Asian Cup semis

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (397+ words) Defending champions China scored twice in extra-time to book a blockbuster semi-final with hosts Australia at the Women's Asian Cup after a tense 2-0 win over Taiwan on Saturday. Shao Ziqin brilliantly fired into the right corner in the 94th minute before…...

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Can Tigers escape their own trap?

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (538+ words) Police say Jobayed murder premeditated; case filed against 8 Tribunal sends 15 army officers to jail After falling into the spin trap they had laid themselves in the second ODI, Bangladesh are heading into today's third and final match of the series…...

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Cold on field, warm off it

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (352+ words) Trump, Melania host Yunus, daughter at New York reception What are the current realities of Bangladesh's economy? At least 38 killed in stampede at actor Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu Section 144 amid blockade over rape of Khagrachhari girl At the toss…...

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'Just tried to take it deep': Jaker explains game plan after rescuing Tigers from collapse

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (377+ words) From the classroom to a cobbler's stall Nur suffers nose and jaw fractures, under intensive care: doctor Parts of JP HQ set on fire Govt condemns attack on Nur Bangladesh middle-order batter Jaker Ali said he focused on taking the…...