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#Perspective / RCBD: The man behind Dhaka’s electronic music revolution

It’s hard to picture the city’s nightlife without the thumping beats of electronic music that now energise its party scene. However, rewind to the late ‘90s and the scene didn’t exist. It all started with a group of youth known for crafting the perfect mixtapes for friends. One such individual, Ali Arsalan, now known as RCBD, went from curating birthday playlists to igniting a movement that would put Bangladesh on the global electronic music map.

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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.

Inter end winless run as Lazio finish with nine men

Inter Milan avoided setting an unwanted club record of nine league matches without a win by beating Lazio 3-1 away on Sunday after their opponents had two players sent off.

Monaco finish season in style, OM takes Europa League spot

French champions Monaco finished the Ligue 1 season in style with a record 12th consecutive win as they beat Stade Rennais 3-2 away on Saturday.

Bundes Liga / Lahm, Alonso bow out

Bayern Munich will farewell two giants of the game on Saturday when World Cup winners Philipp Lahm and Xabi Alonso retire from professional football.

FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 / Spain pick red-hot Asensio

Real Madrid's Marco Asensio capped a magnificent few months with a recall to the Spain squad on Friday for a friendly with Colombia and World Cup qualifier at Macedonia next month.

LFP / Real on verge of title

An insatiable Cristiano Ronaldo fired Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Celta Vigo on Wednesday to take Zinedine Zidane's side three points clear at the top of La Liga and within touching distance of winning a first league title in five years.

LFP / Monaco end long wait

For Monaco, after the euphoria of a league title won in brilliant style will come the realisation that this could be the start of a glorious era.

April 21, 2017
April 21, 2017

Ajax hit back with 10 men to stun Schalke, Lyon win marathon shootout

Ajax Amsterdam, trailing 3-0 and down to 10 men, scored two late goals to overcome Schalke 04 in the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday while Olympique Lyonnais won a 16-kick penalty shootout against Besiktas.

April 19, 2017
April 19, 2017

Terry won't retire after leaving Chelsea

John Terry insists he has no intention of retiring when he completes the toughest decision of his life by leaving Chelsea at the end of the season.

April 18, 2017
April 18, 2017

Do or die for Abahani

A struggling Abahani are looking forward to displaying an improved performance in the AFC Cup when the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champions take on I-League champions Bengaluru FC at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore today. The match will start at 7:30pm (BST).

April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017

China firm scraps deal to buy Southampton stake

China stadium builder Lander Sports Development said Monday it had scrapped plans to buy a stake in English football club Southampton, blaming unspecified "policy" changes amid a Chinese government clampdown on overseas investments.

April 17, 2017
April 17, 2017

Bastia fans invade pitch, attack Lyon players

Dozens of Bastia fans invaded the pitch at their Armand Cesari stadium and attacked Lyon players as they warmed up for a French Ligue 1 game on Sunday.

April 16, 2017
April 16, 2017

Sampaoli unhappy at Sevilla reaction

Jorge Sampaoli reacted angrily on Friday to Sevilla's decision to threaten the Argentine Football Association (AFA) with legal action over AFA's interest in hiring the Sevilla coach to rescue their floundering World Cup qualifying campaign.

April 13, 2017
April 13, 2017

Bale a fan of Alli

England international and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is good enough to play for any club in the world, according to Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale.

April 10, 2017
April 10, 2017

Cavani on target as PSG beat Guingamp to stay in contention

Edinson Cavani scored two goals and set up another as Paris St Germain kept alive their Ligue 1 title hopes with a 4-0 home win against En Avant Guingamp on Sunday.

April 10, 2017
April 10, 2017

Zlatan reaches incredible goal-scoring landmark with Sunderland strike

The Red Devils striker netted his 17th Premier League goal of the season, taking his personal tally to an incredible 250 goals since he turned 30.

April 10, 2017
April 10, 2017

Cagliari's Han first North Korean to score in Serie A

Han Kwang Song became the first North Korean player to score in Italy's Serie A when the 18-year-old netted for Cagliari on Sunday.