Category: International
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91 gold bars seized in Chuadanga, Jhenaidah
The detained person has been identified as Abdus Shukur (35), son of Tabir Rahman of Nutanpara village in Jibannagar upazila of Chuadanga. Later, gold bars worth about Tk 51 lakh were recovered from him, the official said. A case would be registered against the detainee, he said, adding that the gold bars would be handed…
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America’s loss to Iran in World Cup match under the shadow of political tension
A Qatari official said ahead of the match that officials would ensure all matches were “safe and welcoming for all spectators”. Items that “could increase tension and risk the safety of fans” would not be allowed. Gulf Arab monarchies, including Qatar, do not tolerate domestic dissent and protests are rare in the region. Outside the…
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All Argentina players on equal footing, says Scaloni
“When we said there are 26 players, we said anybody can play and the level is very similar. If one plays, the other has to go out and so on, always with the best for the team.” Scaloni said he is yet to decide his final line-up for Wednesday’s match against Poland, where they will…
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Netherlands, Senegal qualify for round of 16 from Group A
fifa world cup qatar 2022 Netherlands, Senegal qualify for round of 16 from Group A Sun Online Desk November 29, 2022 11:11:06 pm print news FIFA World Cup: Netherlands, Senegal book round of 16 seats from Group A The Netherlands and Senegal qualify for the Round of 16 with 2–0 and 2–1 wins over Qatar…
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Mexico captain Guardado defends Messi after Alvarez threat
But the 36-year-old Guardado, playing in his fifth World Cup, said he himself did not notice anything unusual. “It’s a compromise with props: When you leave everything sweaty on the floor it’s all there to wash,” Guardado told reporters. “I’ve had the privilege and the privilege of facing Messi for many years in Spain… I…
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Sandro added to Brazil’s injured list, Cameroon to miss
Lassmar said both are still undergoing treatment and trying to recover for the knockout stages. Neymar did not join his team-mates in the stadium on Monday due to a mild fever, which Lassmar said was under control and not affecting treatment for his ankle problem. Several Brazil players were ill on Sunday, including midfielder Lucas…
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Netherlands beat Qatar to top Group A
Cody Gakpo’s third goal in three matches helped the Netherlands beat World Cup hosts Qatar 2-0 at the Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday to top Group A and enter the knockout stages. The Dutch, who finished with seven points from their three group games, will be joined in the last 16 by Senegal, who beat…
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World Cup worker death toll ‘between 400 and 500’
A spokesman for the Qatari Supreme Committee issued a statement on Tuesday that “the scope of the SC included 3 work-related deaths and 37 non-work-related deaths involving 8 stadiums, 17 non-competition venues and other related sites. “Different quotes about statistics refer to national statistics for all work-related fatalities (414) in Qatar covering the period 2014-2020,…
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Argentina haven’t peaked at World Cup yet: Martinez
The illustrious Argentina, one of the tournament favourites, are playing their fifth and final campaign, which means their last chance to equal the late Diego Maradona and lift the sport’s biggest trophy. “Everything comes down to the details,” Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez said Tuesday. “We saw it with Messi’s goal. The match before (against Mexico)…
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Ecuador’s Valencia Fit, brought to Senegal Seas
With defensive midfielder Cheikhou Kouette still injured, Siss Steele adds. Iliman Nadiye and Ismaila Sarr provide width to the attack without Sadio Mane, whose injury absence in Qatar dealt a major blow to their last-16 chances. Ecuador – Hernan Galindez, Felix Torres, Piero Hincapie, Parvis Estupinen, Michael Estrada, Angelo Preciado, Carlos Gruzo, Gonzalo Plata, Moises…
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Cameroon keeper Onana suspended for disciplinary reasons
Onana said in a statement on Monday, “He always behaved in a way to lead the team to success in a good way.” “Yesterday I was not allowed to be on the field to help Cameroon, as always, achieve the team’s goals,” said Onana, who plays for Italian side Inter Milan. “I put all my…
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UK summons Chinese ambassador over treatment of BBC journalist
On Monday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak criticized the Chinese approach to the protests, saying the government was choosing to take further action rather than listen to its people. This prompted a rebuke from China’s embassy in London. On Tuesday it published a statement on its website quoting an embassy spokesperson: “The UK is not in…
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India ‘A’ bowled out Bangladesh ‘A’ for 112 on Day 1
Earlier India A decided to bowl first. The Indian bowlers justified the decision as fast bowlers Navdeep Saini and Mukesh Kumar took two wickets each in their opening spells and Atit Seth took one to reduce the hosts to 26-5 in 14 overs. Former Test captain Mominul Haque (four), Test opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy (one)…
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Veteran actor Vikram Gokhale passes away
Veteran film and television star Vikram Gokhale has passed away. He breathed his last on 26 November in Pune. He was 77 years old. Vikram Gokhale, popular for his roles in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, was earlier admitted to the hospital. Doctors had said that the actor was admitted…
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Brazil admits World Cup toil without Neymar
Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães admitted the FIFA World Cup favorites lacked some of the usual enthusiasm as they needed a late Casemiro strike to beat Switzerland and seal a place in the last 16. The five-time World Cup winners knew that a second consecutive win in Group G on Monday would seal their place in…