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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.
Pelligrini held on Etihad adieu
Manuel Pellegrini could not conceal his disappointment after his final home game as Manchester City manager ended in a damaging 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.
Zidane regrets failure to rest Ronaldo
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has admitted that he regrets not resting Cristiano Ronaldomore frequently.
Barcelona yet to reach top form: Luis Enrique
Luis Enrique has issued an ominous warning to Barcelona's domestic and European rivals by confidently stating: "We are not in our best form."
Goal ambitious but achievable
Bangladesh's target to double its apparel exports by next five years is daunting but achievable if the country can fix infrastructure bottlenecks, boost productivity and attract investment. “The target is very simple, but a challenging one,” said Sharif As-Saber, a Bangladeshi professor at RMIT University, an Australia-based public university.
With money for Neymar & Messi, Barcelona's MSN are here to stay
Barcelona are on the verge of agreeing a new shirt sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways that will allow them to keep their trio of forwards together for years to come.
Lionel Messi cuts Cristiano Ronaldo's league goals lead to five
Lionel Messi's goal at the weekend saw the Argentine reduce Cristiano Ronaldo lead to five in the pair's head-to-head scoring contest in La Liga.
I couldn't play for Man United under Van Gaal: Bolt
Usain Bolt has made no secret of his desire to one day play for Manchester United, but the sprint king has revealed he has no desire to carry out that ambition while Louis van Gaal remains in charge.
'Lionel Messi of Barcelona makes rivals insecure and afraid'
Emiliano Insua says the mere presence of Barcelona forward Lionel Messi makes rivals feel afraid and insecure on the pitch.
100 games for Messi, the Champions League's greatest player
Having helped the Blaugrana to four titles, the Argentine attacker is already the finest footballer to play Champions League.
HIV: UN meets goal to treat 15 million
The goal to get HIV treatment to 15 million people by the end of 2015 has already been met, says the United Nations Aids agency.