Javier Cabrera

Bangladesh lose to Bhutan again

A stoppage-time strike from Kinga Wangchuk handed a visiting Bangladesh a 1-0 defeat to hosts Bhutan in the second and final FIFA friendly match at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan on Sunday.

Cabrera happy with 'lucky' win in Thimphu

The Spaniard took heart from the fact that his team came out with a victory despite not being in the best of shape and having to deal with the high altitude of Thimphu.

Booters’ 'challenging' Bhutan test today

Bangladesh football team were expecting tough competition from Bhutan in the two FIFA friendly fixtures, the first of which kicks off at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu at 6:00pm today. And that is not necessarily due to the strength of the opposition but also an apparent lack of match-practice and fitness of the Bangladesh players.

Cabrera hopes to get Hamza 'very soon'

Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera has expressed his optimism about getting Leicester City’s Hamza Choudhury in the Bangladesh camp soon, after the midfielder received his Bangladesh passport on Friday and sent a letter to the Bangladesh Football Federation expressing his desire to represent the Red and Greens.

Cabrera finds one positive in 4-0 defeat to Lebanon

Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera has found one positive in the team's 4-0 defeat against Lebanon in Qatar on Tuesday in what was the last World Cup Qualifier fixture for the Men in Red and Green.

Bangladesh show fight, but lose to Aussies

Bangladesh stood their ground against Australia in their second leg match of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, but couldn’t avoid a 2-0 defeat against the superior opponents on a ‘heavy’ field at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in Dhaka on Thursday.

‘Bangladesh improving’: Australia coach Arnold praises counterpart Cabrera

The Australia coach did not hesitate to criticise the playing surface offered at Kings Arena.

Bangladesh aim to ‘make things difficult’ for Australia

Bangladesh are eager to give visiting Australia a tough time when they square off in a Group I fixture of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Dhaka today.

Cabrera accepts his errors in Palestine tie

Cabrera had previously referred to Salahuddin's comment as his personal opinion.

December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023

BFF extends contract with Cabrera 

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) renewed its contract with current head coach Javier Cabrera for another year running till December 2024. 

November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023

Cabrera likely to get extension

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is likely to extend the contract of Javier Cabrera, the head coach of men’s national team, for another year with an increase of his wages following demand from the 39-year-old.

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

Booters hoping for a fight against Socceroos

Even though Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera is eager to show improvement of his charges, the men in red and green will probably look to avoid embarrassment in their opening World Cup Qualifiers fixture against Australia at the AAMI Park in Melbourne today.

November 14, 2023
November 14, 2023

Booters face acclimatisation concern in Australia

Two days into Australia, the national football team's booters are still battling to adjust to the chilly temperature in Melbourne, but they expect to acclimate before the match against Australia on Thursday.

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

Booters trying to adapt with cold and windy Melbourne

Bangladesh national football team concentrated on recovery from 20-hour of journey after reaching Melbourne last night ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup Qualifying fixture against Australia.

November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023

Booters off to Australia

Bangladesh coach Jaiver Cabrera pinned hopes on old guns that played the pre-qualifiers against Maldives, with only Sheikh Morsalin added to the final 23-member squad of the national football team for the World Cup Qualifiers tie against Australia.

November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023

Cabrera welcomes Australia challenge

Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera welcomes the challenge of facing Australia in the opening match of their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign and believes his team can bring home a 'positive experience' from their trip down under.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Tougher challenges bring greater rewards

Lack of matches against higher ranked opponents has been a long-standing problem for the Bangladesh men's football team in the international arena.

October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023

Supersub Saad saves Bangladesh’s blushes

Substitute Saad Uddin scored with his first touch to help Bangladesh salvage a 1-1 draw against Maldives in their away match of the preliminary round of the World Cup Qualifiers at Male National Stadium today.

October 10, 2023
October 10, 2023

Booters shrug off controversy to embark on ‘the two most important matches’

Bangladesh national football team will want to leave behind their off-field distractions as they leave for Maldives today to play the first match of a two-legged World Cup pre-qualifier on Thursday.