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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 9, 2017
April 9, 2017

Chelsea answering every test of their title credentials, says Conte

Chelsea are answering every test of their credentials, manager Antonio Conte said as their seemingly unstoppable march towards the Premier League title continued with a 3-1 win against Bournemouth on Saturday.

April 9, 2017
April 9, 2017

Neymar set to miss Real Madrid match over red card reaction

Neymar is at risk of being ruled out of Barcelona's upcoming clash with Real Madrid due to his reaction to being sent off in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Malaga.

April 8, 2017
April 8, 2017

Koke robbed at gunpoint

Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke was robbed at gunpoint in a Madrid car park on Thursday evening for a watch reportedly valued at 70,000 euros ($77,000), police sources confirmed on Friday.

April 7, 2017
April 7, 2017

West Ham need to drop egos and work as team, says Bilic

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has called on his players to drop their egos and work as one in order to end their woeful run of five consecutive Premier League defeats when they host relegation-threatened Swansea City on Saturday.

April 7, 2017
April 7, 2017

Klopp wants Liverpool to close out matches like Chelsea

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp believes his side can benefit by emulating Premier League leaders Chelsea, especially in their ability to close matches out from a winning position.

April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017

Varane to miss key clashes

Real Madrid must negotiate a huge April programme including clashes with Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Barcelona without Raphael Varane, who was diagnosed with a hamstring tear on Tuesday.

April 3, 2017
April 3, 2017

Squads win titles says Barcelona coach as they win without Messi

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique paid tribute to his squad's strength in depth after they won 4-1 at Granada on Sunday without suspended talisman and La Liga top scorer Lionel Messi to stay on the heels leaders Real Madrid.

April 3, 2017
April 3, 2017

Juve hold out for tense draw at Napoli, Milan held

Serie A leaders Juventus withstood prolonged pressure as they held out for a tense 1-1 draw at third-placed Napoli in an absorbing match on Sunday.

April 3, 2017
April 3, 2017

Barca cut Real's lead to 2

Barcelona made light of the suspended Lionel Messi's absence to remain just two points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid as Neymar netted his 100th goal for the club in a 4-1 win at Granada.

April 3, 2017
April 3, 2017

Bastian sad despite goal

Bastian Schweinsteiger launched his Major League Soccer career with a debut goal on Saturday but was left unsatisfied after Chicago Fire's 2-2 draw with Montreal Impact.