Raiyan Binte Rafiq

BEYOND THE DUGOUT

Raiyan Binte Rafiq is a sports columnist for The Daily Star. She is currently pursuing an LLM, while freelancing for INDIVISA. She also oversees recruitment at Next Level Sports Management based in Bangladesh.

The overload problem: A question of quality over quantity

There are far too many games and tournaments and too much is being asked from the players

1w ago

God, save the boys

England feels undeserving of lifting the trophy tonight, especially when you compare Spain’s prevailing run to the final.

2m ago

The dreading calm before the hopeful storm?

The lack of goals for occasional football fans would be one reason why they seemed wearisome.

3m ago

Looking back at Klopp’s amazing Liverpool journey

In the last few seasons Klopp’s antics have given us some of the most memorable moments in football.

4m ago

To the wire

For this season though, in City’s level of perfection, this is perhaps coming short of the high standards they’ve set themselves.

5m ago

Hamilton to Ferrari: The last dance to cement a lasting legacy

Formula 1 will see significant ripples due to the move.

6m ago

Winner, winner, Jannik Sinner

Patience is a virtue that Sinner does possess, and eventually that paid off.

8m ago

Messi's 8th Ballon d'Or: Deserving or debatable?

Nothing in life is certain except death, taxes, and Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d’Or. But perhaps this time, it could have been Erling Haaland.

11m ago
September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024

The overload problem: A question of quality over quantity

There are far too many games and tournaments and too much is being asked from the players

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

God, save the boys

England feels undeserving of lifting the trophy tonight, especially when you compare Spain’s prevailing run to the final.

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

The dreading calm before the hopeful storm?

The lack of goals for occasional football fans would be one reason why they seemed wearisome.

May 18, 2024
May 18, 2024

Looking back at Klopp’s amazing Liverpool journey

In the last few seasons Klopp’s antics have given us some of the most memorable moments in football.

April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024

To the wire

For this season though, in City’s level of perfection, this is perhaps coming short of the high standards they’ve set themselves.

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

Hamilton to Ferrari: The last dance to cement a lasting legacy

Formula 1 will see significant ripples due to the move.

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

Winner, winner, Jannik Sinner

Patience is a virtue that Sinner does possess, and eventually that paid off.

November 3, 2023
November 3, 2023

Messi's 8th Ballon d'Or: Deserving or debatable?

Nothing in life is certain except death, taxes, and Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d’Or. But perhaps this time, it could have been Erling Haaland.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Erik ten Hag vs Players

As Ten Hag continues his journey with Manchester United, the spotlight is firmly on him, both on and off the pitch.

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023

Karma is Novak Djokovic

He reads his opponents like a book and then translates the lessons onto the court.