With fans splitting their attention between every major BD Cricket Match and the return of preseason football, Chelsea defeated Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in a friendly, giving Xabi Alonso a winning start in his first match as the club’s head coach. The result of this kind of fixture is not especially important because the main purpose is to test players and sharpen the squad. However, Alonso learned plenty from the match and effectively identified two very different performers: one who impressed and another who struggled badly. The standout player was naturally Joao Pedro, the Brazilian forward signed during last summer’s transfer window. After coming off … More Details

On a night when global sports fans might move from a BD Cricket Match to the drama of the World Cup knockout stage, Argentina’s clash delivered every twist and turn imaginable. The game felt like a roller coaster from start to finish, especially after Egypt’s attack repeatedly tore through Argentina’s defense. They found the net three times, with two goals standing, and even the commentators seemed convinced that Argentina were heading for an early exit. Just when the pressure looked unbearable, Messi produced a performance that felt almost larger than life, dragging his team back from the brink and guiding them into the next round. … More Details