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Standard Chartered’s Goal initiative celebrates 10 years in Bangladesh 

Standard Chartered’s award-winning girls’ education programme, Goal, celebrated its 10-year anniversary of tackling inequality and promoting economic inclusion in Bangladesh on Saturday.   

Malaysia elated at Subri's win

Malaysian football fans were elated Tuesday to wake up to the news that their countryman had won FIFA's goal of the year award for his extraordinary swerving free-kick.

Football: Leipzig's Orban relishing Bayern showdown

RB Leipzig's goal-scorer Willi Orban is relishing the prospect of Wednesday's Bundesliga showdown and the chance to stop hosts Bayern Munich topping the German league table at Christmas.

FIFA Puskas Award / Scandinavian scorpion kick goal shortlisted

A goal scored with a scorpion kick in the Swedish league was included on the shortlist for FIFA's goal of the year award on Monday along with efforts from Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Shilton, Diego trade barbs

Diego Maradona and former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton reignite on their long-running feud, on the 30th anniversary of the Argentine's infamous "Hand of God" World Cup goal.

Copa America Centenario / Colombia into last eight, US bounce back

Colombia become the first side to reach the quarter-finals of the Copa America Centenario, while the United States thump Costa Rica 4-0 to get their campaign back on track.

Copa America Centenario / Brazil held by Ecuador, Peru beat Haiti

Eight times champions Brazil are held 0-0 by Ecuador in the glamour game as the second day of the centenary Copa America tournament muster up only one, albeit spectacular, goal from three matches on Saturday.

Copa America Centenario / United States 0-2 Colombia: Rodriguez and Zapata silence Copa America host

Colombia come and spoil the party, easing to a 2-0 win over the United States in the Copa America Centenario curtain raiser in Santa Clara on Friday.

Will Messi end drought?

Lionel Messi and Argentina will be targeting the country's 23-year title drought when the Copa America Centenario kicks off on Friday.

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

Jamie vows to stay

Jamie Vardy has given Leicester a huge boost by insisting he will stay with the Premier League champions next season.

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

Ranieri would 'love Italy job'

Claudio Ranieri admits he would love to coach Italy one day but has committed his immediate future to a Leicester City side that, he believes, could spring a few surprises in next season's Champions League.

May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016

Bayern complete Hummels, Sanches signings

Bayern Munich have strengthened their stranglehold on the Bundesliga by signing midfielder Renato Sanches from Benfica and defender Mats Hummels from rivals Borussia Dortmund.

May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016

Zidane stays positive

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane insists he believes his side can snatch the La Liga title away from Barcelona in a dramatic final day showdown on Saturday.

May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016

Cameroon goalkeeper dies

The goalkeeper of a Cameroonian women's side has died after collapsing during a warm-up session, the Cameroon Football Federation has said.

May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016

Sheikh Jamal up against Ceres today

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club will be looking to complete their AFC Cup campaign with a win when the three-time Bangladesh Premier League champions take on Ceres La Salle FC in their final group match in Bacolod City, Philippines today.

May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo scores 200th goal at the Bernabeu

Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 200th Real Madrid goal at the Santiago Bernabeu against Valencia on Sunday, a feat he reached in just 171 appearances.

May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016

Totti earns 600th cap

Francesco Totti came off the bench to make his 600th league appearance for AS Roma as they beat in-form Chievo 3-0.

May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016

Guss sad as Terry denied farewell

Guus Hiddink has expressed his sadness that John Terry is set to be denied a proper Chelsea send-off after his red card at Sunderland.

May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016

DOUBLE DELIGHT FOR DE LAET

Saturday was a day to remember for Ritchie de Laet, who managed the unprecedented feat of winning the Premier League and securing promotion to the Premier League on the exact same afternoon.