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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 9, 2016
May 9, 2016

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.

April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016

Zidane regrets failure to rest Ronaldo

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has admitted that he regrets not resting Cristiano Ronaldomore frequently.

February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016

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."

January 31, 2016
January 31, 2016

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.

January 30, 2016
January 30, 2016

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.

January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016

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.

January 20, 2016
January 20, 2016

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.

October 31, 2015
October 31, 2015

'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.

September 15, 2015
September 15, 2015

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.

July 14, 2015
July 14, 2015

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.

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