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Bayern standing in the way of Real's 15th UCL title
Real Madrid are on a mission to clinch their 15th UEFA Champions League title but face Bayern Munich in a high-voltage clash in the semifinals of the competition. Can Bayern stop Real in their tracks? Real, on the other hand, only have the mighty German in their way and if they make it to the finals, the odds weigh heavily in their favour because Los Blancos have a reputation for not losing finals. The last time they lost a final in Europe was 43 years ago. Since then, they've won all of the eight finales they've played in.
A match in which Man City played but Real Madrid won
Antonio Rudiger scored the decisive penalty as Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League for a record-extending 17th time after the teams were locked at 4-4 on aggregate following extra time on Wednesday.
Can holders Man City stop powerhouse Real Madrid in their own den?
In a rematch of last year's unforgettable Champions League semifinal, 14-time winners Real Madrid and defending champions Manchester City lock horns once again, squaring off in Tuesday's quarter-final first leg at the Bernabeu.
Shakib-Tamim row painful: Salahuddin
In a career spanning 25 years, renowned coach Mohammad Salahuddin has worked with three generations of cricketers and has elevated himself to spectacular heights in the country's cricket. In a detailed conversation with The Daily Star on their multimedia program, ‘Star Special’, coach Mohammad Salahuddin delves into various facets of Bangladesh cricket, shedding light on the looming challenges facing the Tigers and the factors impeding their fulfilment of expectations.
BPL playoffs race heating up
The playoff stage of the Bangladesh Premier League is beginning to take shape as the league phase is coming to an end. The race for the top four spots is heating up. With the business end of the tournament looming, star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has found his touch with the bat. He is making up ground on his pre-set standards and once again is in contention for a Player of the Tournament award.
From Mashrafe, Klopp, to Australian Open, what's cooking in the sports arena?
The on and off-field issues going on in the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, India making England taste their 'Bazball' tonic, an inexperienced West Indies making their presence felt at the Gabba, Liverpool having to look at life after Jurgen Klopp and the Australian Open awaiting a new Men's singles champion -- there are events aplenty for fans to dive into. Here, in this episode of The Daily Star's multimedia show, 'Pitch Perfect', we try to discuss briefly the current sporting scenario.
Podcast / What’s wrong with the BPL?
The 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League will commence at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on January 19, with defending champions Comilla Victorians taking on Durdanto Dhaka. Ahead of the latest season, The Daily Star’s Sports Podcast Pitch Perfect points out factors associated with the franchise tournament which are far from ideal.
No bar for BCB boss Papon to resign
Following Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan Papon’s swearing in as Minister for Youth and Sports in the new government on Thursday, questions have been flying around whether the incumbent BCB boss can resign now and a new president is nominated, or does he need to wait till the end of his tenure to do that, which is October 2025? There seems to have been a lot of curiosity, and confusion too, in this regard among the general people. ...
A World Cup of many firsts is almost upon us
The wait is almost over as the greatest show on earth, the FIFA World Cup, commences tomorrow. Apart from being the last hurrah for many superstars, the Qatar edition will witness several new rules.
Road to QATAR: Preview of Group 'G' and 'H'
After much discussion and speculation, for the first time in history, the football World Cup is going to be held in November-December. In the last of the four-part series 'Road to QATAR', The Daily Star discussed the strength and potential of the Group 'G' and 'H' teams.
Football graffiti at KM Das Lane
The FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, and like the whole world, Bangladesh too is putting on festive colours -- such as these roadside walls at the capital’s KM Das Lane.
Road to QATAR: Preview of Group 'E' and 'F'
After much discussion and speculation, for the first time in history, the football World Cup is going to be held in November-December. In the third of four parts of 'Road to QATAR', The Daily Star discussed about the strength and potential of the Group 'E' and 'F' teams.
Road to QATAR: Preview of Group 'C' and 'D'
After much discussion and speculation, for the first time in history, the football World Cup is going to be held in November-December. In the second of four parts of 'Road to QATAR', The Daily Star discussed the strength and potential of the Group 'C' and 'D' teams.
Road to QATAR: Preview of Group 'A' and 'B'
After much discussion and speculation, for the first time in history, the football World Cup is going to be held in November-December. In the first of four parts of 'Road to QATAR', The Daily Star discussed about the strength and potential of the Group 'A' and 'B' teams.
England take on Pakistan in throwback final
A confident England will look to deny Pakistan a fairytale finish in Sunday’s Twenty20 World Cup final and become the first nation to hold both global white-ball trophies - if Melbourne’s fickle weather permits.
Can tame Tigers come alive against familiar Zimbabwe?
Bangladesh will take on a very familiar Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup. The Tigers have no option other than to win if they are to keep alive their chances of reaching the semis following a crushing defeat against South Africa in their second match.
Recognising limitations key for Tigers
After beating the Netherlands in their opening game of the ICC T20 World Cup in the Super 12 stage in Hobart on Sunday, an underperforming Bangladesh, with some psychological relief, will be more relaxed ahead of their second game against South Africa in Sydney tomorrow.
Recognising limitations key for Tigers
After beating the Netherlands in their opening game of the ICC T20 World Cup in the Super 12 stage in Hobart on Sunday, an underperforming Bangladesh, with some psychological relief, will be more relaxed ahead of their second game against South Africa in Sydney tomorrow.
