All three goals came in the first half.

Former Bangladesh all-rounder Mohammad Rafique rolled back the years, producing a standout all-round performance to lead BCB Red to a commanding 123-run victory over BCB Green in the Independence Day exhibition match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended an exhibition football match between former national players -- divided into Red and Green teams -- at the National Stadium in Dhaka today, organised to mark the 56th Independence Day. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister urged those involved in the sports arena to build a vibrant sports culture regardless of political differences. "I believe that sports can bring honor to the country and is capable of creating a beautiful bond of friendship and brotherhood among us," he said.

Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain's visit to second-placed Lens, set for April 11, has been postponed to May 13 to allow them more time to prepare for their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) said on Thursday.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) vice-president Faruque Ahmed said that the board would not ‘stop functioning’ even though two of its directors recently resigned amid the ongoing crisis faced by the Aminul Islam Bulbul-led board.

India will host Australia in a high-profile five-Test series starting January next year to end the 2026/27 home season, the country's cricket board announced on Thursday.

European soccer’s governing body UEFA said it has fined Benfica 40,000 euros ($46,250) for "racist and/or discriminatory behaviour" by supporters during their Champions League match against Real Madrid last month.

The draw for January's Asian Cup finals, which was due to be held in Riyadh on April 11, has been postponed, the Asian Football Confederation announced on Thursday.

Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) has expressed deep sorrow at the death of its former vice-president, Zaki Ahmed Ripon, who passed away this morning after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire said former manager Ruben Amorim had strong ideas, but they ultimately “didn’t work” at Old Trafford, further praising interim manager Michael Carrick for overseeing a smooth transition.

The fourth and final ticket sales phase for the 2026 World Cup will open on April 1, FIFA announced on Wednesday, without specifying how many tickets will be made available.

"I feel more at ease, I'm happier, and when I'm happier, everyone around me is happier and more confident too," Vinicius told reporters ahead of Thursday's friendly match against France

The Azzurri host the Northern Irish in Bergamo on Thursday trying to end a 12-year absence from the World Cup finals after failing to qualify for the last two editions in Russia and Qatar.

For years, all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and pacer Mustafizur Rahman were Bangladesh’s only regulars in franchise-based T20 leagues around the world before leg-spinner Rishad Hossain joined their ranks with recent appearances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Big Bash League (BBL).

"The reality of the World Cups -- every World Cup FIFA has put on -- there's always been geopolitical issues. Always," he told the Business of Soccer conference in Atlanta.

Bangladesh T20I team all-rounder Shamim Hossain was batting to throwdowns yesterday evening at Mirpur’s Academy Ground, seemingly going through his motions.

A decision in a fraction of a second, a flawless reaction, was made at the very edge of human capability.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Senegal's appeal "seeks to set aside the CAF decision and declare the FSF winners of AFCON".

The move is aimed at decentralising the selection process and creating a sense of ownership at the regional level.

Bangladesh will look to build confidence from facing a ‘strong’ Vietnam side in a FIFA international friendly today, ahead of their Singapore tie.