Bangladesh suffer 1-0 defeat against Seychelles in second friendly

Bangladesh put in a dismal performance to suffer a 1-0 defeat to visiting Seychelles in the second and final FIFA friendly match at Sylhet District Stadium on Tuesday.

Robiul replaces Jamal in starting eleven

Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuiyan was dropped from the starting eleven in the second FIFA friendly against Seychelles at Sylhet District Stadium on Tuesday.

FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups

FIFA's compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men's World Cup has been increased by nearly 70% to $355 million for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments, the global soccer governing body and the European Club Association (ECA) said on Monday.

Russia beat Iraq in first home international since Ukraine invasion

Official attendance at the 68,000-seater Gazprom Arena was 23,818. The stadium had been due to host last year's Champions League final before Russia was stripped of that honour

Italy back on track with 2-0 win over Malta

Defending champions Italy were looking to get back on track after starting the campaign with a 2-1 loss against England on Thursday

Russia to play first home match since start of war

Russia’s men’s team will host their first match on home soil since November 2021 on Sunday, a friendly against Iraq in St Petersburg, having been kicked out of international competition because of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Bangladesh suffer 1-0 defeat against Seychelles in second friendly

Bangladesh put in a dismal performance to suffer a 1-0 defeat to visiting Seychelles in the second and final FIFA friendly match at Sylhet District Stadium on Tuesday.

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Robiul replaces Jamal in starting eleven

Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuiyan was dropped from the starting eleven in the second FIFA friendly against Seychelles at Sylhet District Stadium on Tuesday.

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Robiul eager to make good of new life

The last time Rabiul played for Bangladesh before the Seychelles matches was 36

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Jamal still dreams of playing in Argentina

“I am in touch with Sol de Mayo and I’m trying to go to Argentina in May,” Jamal told The Daily Star in Sylhet on Monday, ahead of the second FIFA friendly against Seychelles. “I don’t want to waste the opportunity to play in Argentina.” 

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‘I am fulfilled with this World Cup’

South American football governing body on Monday presented the 35-year-old Argentine star a with statue, which will be placed in the CONMEBOL museum next to those of legendary players Pele and Diego Maradona

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Ake double helps Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

Depay put the hosts ahead at halftime and Ake's double came after the break in another unconvincing Dutch performance, this time against one of Europe’s smallest soccer nations after being thumped in France last week in their first Group B game

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France survive Ireland scare

Pavard, cast aside at last year's World Cup after a woeful opening game, struck from 18 metres to put France on six points from two games after Friday's 4-0 drubbing of the Netherlands

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FIFA to pay clubs $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 World Cups

FIFA's compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men's World Cup has been increased by nearly 70% to $355 million for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments, the global soccer governing body and the European Club Association (ECA) said on Monday.

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Clarke urges Scotland to be positive against Spain in Euro qualifier

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has urged his side to be patient against Spain on Tuesday after they launched their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a win over lowly Cyprus.

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Flick promises to ‘excite’ Germany fans with new style

Coach Hansi Flick promised Germany will play “a style and manner of football that excites the fans” as his side continue their post-World Cup redemption against Belgium on Tuesday.

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