Group D: Thailand 1-0 Sri Lanka
Bangkok: A first half strike from Patrik Gustavsson secured Thailand a 1-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™...
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Sri Lankan hostel where Brit, 24, stayed before mystery death ‘had just fumigated rooms with toxic bedbug chemicals’
COPS investigating the mystery death of a British woman in Sri Lanka are now probing whether chemical exposure at her hostel may have played a...
Love Island star India Reynolds recalls harrowing moment family were split up in the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami
LOVE Island star India Reynolds revealed the terrifying ordeal that left her family separated in the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami.
India, 34, admitted...
Dad was dragged by a wave from our bedroom... then Mum let me go and slipped under the water. Suddenly we were orphans: How Rosie and her five siblings lost their parents when the Boxing Day tsunami struck Sri Lanka
The final words Rosie Forkan's mother said to her were 'I love you'. Eight-year-old Rosie then watched, helplessly, as her mum disappeared under...
Boxing Day tsunami: 20 years on, the world remembers
Memorials held in countries across Asia, including Thailand and Sri Lanka, for victims of the 2004 disaster that killed more than 200,000 people
Families of Boxing Day tsunami victims weep as they mark 20th anniversary of one of the world’s worst natural disasters
MOURNERS wept today as they marked the 20th anniversary of the Boxing Day tsunami which killed 230,000.
They gathered along shores to honour those...
'We didn't know the meaning of the word "tsunami" until Boxing Day 2004'
The director general of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society remembers how the disaster unfolded 20 years ago.
Twenty years after Boxing Day tsunami killed more than 270,000 people in 13 countries, how Mail readers have helped child victims turn trauma into triumph
The CWW Kannangara School in Galle, Sri Lanka, was torn to pieces by the terrifying 20ft wave that raged inland at speeds of up to 800mph on Boxing...
I lost two sons & fiancé in Boxing Day tsunami – it destroyed my life – but I had to go back there for 20th anniversary
TSUNAMI survivor Sharon Howard sobs as she lays flowers at the Thailand hotel where she last saw her fiance and two sons 20 years ago to the...
‘It was white water and chaos’, recalls Boxing Day tsunami survivor 20 years on
Daniel Poole was travelling in Sri Lanka when he was hit by the tsunami, whilst Rachel Harvey witnessed the devastation in Banda Aceh,...
‘It was white water and chaos', recalls Boxing Day tsunami survivor 20 years on
Daniel Poole was travelling in Sri Lanka when he was hit by the tsunami, whilst Rachel Harvey witnessed the devastation in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
Sri Lanka — 20 years on from the devastating Boxing Day tsunami
While scars from the natural disaster still linger, this beautiful, resilient country has become a thriving tourist destination once again. Chris...
'I thought I didn't deserve my survival': Ani Naqvi who lived through the Boxing Day tsunami by clinging to a tree reveals her 20-year battle with survivor's guilt - and how tragedy ultimately led her to happiness
Ani Naqvi came within seconds of death on a Sri Lankan beach during the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004. Here, she reveals her struggle with survivor's...
Naval officer recalls chilling discovery while searching for his girlfriend in the wake of tragic Boxing Day tsunami
Before disaster struck, Gayantha Maheepala and his girlfriend Nayana Dilhani were young lovers who would innocently pass notes to each other in...
SAFF Competition Safeguarding Seminar 2024 successfully concludes in Colombo
Colombo: The commitment of the Asian football family to uphold the best practices in child safeguarding was further reinforced after the South...
I saw two buildings coming at me & said ‘this is it’… Boxing Day tsunami survivors reveal terror of disaster 20 years on
“IS this it?” thought Rachel Hearson, trapped underneath a block of concrete with seawater up to her head.
Only minutes earlier she was enjoying...
I saw two buildings coming at me & said ‘this is it'… Boxing Day tsunami survivors reveal terror of disaster 20 years on
“IS this it?” thought Rachel Hearson, trapped underneath a block of concrete with seawater up to her head.
Only minutes earlier she was enjoying a...
Downton on his bike for epic charity ride across Sri Lanka
Think you could ride 450km over six days? How about in the energy-zapping heat and with a lot of hills thrown in? Brian Downton, the owner and...
Qualifiers - Group E: Sri Lanka 1-1 Malaysia; Tajikistan 1-3 Oman
Dushanbe: Oman came from behind to defeat Tajikistan 3-1 in their final AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group E tie on Sunday.
Qualifiers - Group E: Sri Lanka 1-1 Malaysia
Dushanbe: Sri Lanka earned the first point of their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Malaysia in Group E of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025...
Qualifiers - Group E: Oman 5-0 Sri Lanka; Tajikistan 0-2 DPR Korea
Dushanbe: DPR Korea scored a crucial 2-0 win over Tajikistan in Group E of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 Qualifiers on Wednesday.
Qualifiers - Group E: Oman 5-0 Sri Lanka
Dushanbe: Oman revived their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 hopes with a 5-0 win over Sri Lanka in their Qualifiers Group E tie on Wednesday.
Qualifiers - Group E: DPR Korea 0-0 Malaysia; Sri Lanka 0-3 Tajikistan
Dushanbe: Tajikistan kicked off their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group E campaign with a 3-0 defeat of Sri Lanka on Monday.
Qualifiers - Group E: Malaysia 2-1 Oman; DPR Korea 4-0 Sri Lanka
Dushanbe: Malaysia produced their best to defeat Oman 2-1 in their opening AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group E tie at the Republican...
Vimal Yoganathan: ‘I can't remember any Tamil players growing up. It's a problem'
Barnsley's trailblazer is determined to show what he can do, starting against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup
Vimal Yoganathan was eight years...
The Flintshire football prodigy now making a great impression at Barnsley
He is the first player of Sri Lankan Tamil descent to play for a professional club in the UK.
Cast complete for final round of Qualifiers
Kuala Lumpur: Brunei Darussalam, Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste checked in for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers on...
Qualifiers: Perera takes Sri Lanka through
Phnom Penh: Sri Lanka checked into the final round of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Qualifiers after defeating Cambodia 4-2 on penalties in...
Playoff - 1st Leg: Sri Lanka 0-0 Cambodia
Colombo: Cambodia displayed resilience to hold Sri Lanka to a 0-0 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ playoff tie on Thursday.
Chilling remote island home to US military ‘Black Site’ where visitors are BANNED & dozens shipwrecked people are stuck
IN the depths of the Indian Ocean lies an island home to a secretive military base believed to be one of the CIA’s notorious Black Sites.
Diego...
Chilling remote island home to US military ‘Black Site' where visitors are BANNED & dozens shipwrecked people are stuck
IN the depths of the Indian Ocean lies an island home to a secretive military base believed to be one of the CIA’s notorious Black Sites.
Diego...
Sri Lanka’s Betting App Boom: A Growing Trend in the Digital Age
Sri Lanka, a nation with a deep-rooted passion for sports, is witnessing a surge in the popularity of betting apps. This burgeoning trend is...
Gibraltar vs Scotland predictions, odds and betting tips
Scotland take on Gibraltar in an international friendly as the start of Euro 2024 gets closer.
Gibraltar vs Scotland odds
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England rivals ‘face being THROWN OUT of Euro 2024 as Uefa and Fifa set deadline’
SPAIN could be THROWN OUT of Euro 2024 for government interference in the Spanish FA, according to reports.
Spanish clubs including Real Madrid...
Jeff Stelling hails ‘most difficult pundit in history’ after being accused of Soccer Saturday reunion ‘snub’
JEFF STELLING brilliantly praised Rodney Marsh on social media after the ex-Soccer Saturday presenter dubbed his old colleague the “most difficult...
Where the iconic cast of Soccer Saturday is now as Sky Sports legends Jeff Stelling and Co reunite for dinner
CHRIS KAMARA has put fans in a nostalgic mood after sharing a picture of himself with a host of his former Soccer Saturday pals out for dinner.
The...
England risk World Cup ban as huge storm kicks off over FA Cup replays being scrapped
MPs demanding a U-turn on the FA Cup replay row could risk England being banned by Fifa.
During the second reading of the Football Regulation bill...
AFC President praises Sri Lanka's efforts to elevate football
Colombo: AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the commitment of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) towards...
Sri Lanka, Brunei shine in pilot FIFA Series
Kuala Lumpur: The inaugural FIFA Series took place across six different locations over the recent international period featuring 24 teams from all...
Liam Gordon Starts as Guyana Easily Overcome Cambodia
Walsall defender Liam Gordon retained his place in the Guyana starting eleven as they took on took Cambodia in their second group game of the...
Liam Gordon Starts as Guyana Begin FIFA Series with a Defeat
Walsall defender Liam Gordon was named among the starting eleven as Guyana took on Cape Verde in their opening group game of the inaugural FIFA...
UK taxes have reached 1948 levels – but the contrast between the budgets is stark
According to official forecasts, measures in Wednesday's budget have left tax as a share of national income at 37.1%
In 1948, the country was in...
FFSL organises Pilot Child Safeguarding Awareness Programme
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte: The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL)’s efforts to create a safe and nurturing environment for the country’s young...
Fifa announce brand new competition is set to start in days – but fans have probably never heard of it
FIFA have announced a brand-new international competition that is set to start in just days.
The Fifa Series will see international teams from...
What is the FIFA Series? Football’s next national team competitions
FIFA intends to introduce a series of friendly matches in one location come 2026 with a pilot set for the March window in 2024.
FIFA is ready to...
How kind Kate Garraway came to Chris Kamara's rescue amid his crippling health battles
FOOTIE pundit Chris Kamara says he has made huge progress in his battle with speech apraxia thanks to Kate Garraway.
The Good Morning Britain host...
How kind Kate Garraway came to Chris Kamara’s rescue amid his crippling health battles
FOOTIE pundit Chris Kamara says he has made huge progress in his battle with speech apraxia thanks to Kate Garraway.
The Good Morning Britain...
AFC President meets Sri Lankan Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs
Doha: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa hosted a high-level meeting with His Excellency Harin...
Sri Lankan midfielder signs professional deal with Barnsley after being rewarded for his progress at League One club in 2023-24
HIGHLY-RATED Barnsley teenage midfielder Vimal Yoganathan has signed his first professional contract with the League One club.
Jeff Stelling and Chris Kamara cheated death on world’s most dangerous road as host reveals ‘we were nearly fertiliser’
JEFF STELLING and Chris Kamara once shared the Soccer Saturday screen together.
But the popular duo almost met their fate at the same time...
I’m a Man City cult hero – now I manage international team full of fishermen and tuk-tuk drivers
ANDY MORRISON will always be a cult hero for helping drag Manchester City off their knees.
But if he thought marshalling City’s defence while...
Journalist who helps decide Ballon d’Or submits the strangest votes every single year
Sri Lankan journalist Hafiz Marikar has taken an interesting view on who the best player in the world is with some of his selections for the Ballon...
‘I've been so lucky': Hamilton swaps Essex Alliance for Sri Lanka's World Cup dream
FC Baresi midfielder is preparing to face Yemen in Saudi Arabia instead of turning out in the 11th tier of English football
It's a long way from...
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Kit donation brings joy to youngsters in Sri Lanka
India bowling coach breaks silence amid huge Shami Asia Cup decision
Team India were the first to qualify for the 2023 Asia Cup final earlier this week, defeating Pakistan and Sri Lanka on consecutive days in...
Bureau of the FIFA Council lifts suspension on Football Federation of Sri Lanka
—- The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to lift the suspension that was imposed on the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) in January...
Terrifying moment angry elephant goes berserk at Buddhist parade as pilgrims run for their lives jumping into water
THIS is the terrifying moment an angry elephant caused havoc at a Buddhists parade causing people to plunge into the water.
The chaos was captured...
Dillon De Silva delighted to be back at Torquay United
“It feels like home,” said De Silva, who has played international football for Sri Lanka.
Torquay United sign Sri Lanka international midfielder Dillon De Silva
He rejoins the Gulls on a permanent deal
Rashford’s ex-fiancee Lucia Loi breaks silence after split from Man Utd star as England Wags gather round her in support
LUCIA LOI has broken her silence following her break-up with Marcus Rashford.
The Manchester United hitman was set to tie the knot with the...
Meet the Luton and Coventry Wags who’ll be cheering on their boys at Wembley as they aim to reach Premier League
LUTON and Coventry Wags are heading to Wembley.
The Hatters saw off Sunderland in their semi-final, while the Sky Blues edged out...
Inside incredible football journey of Celtic Women star Jacynta from Man Utd to Napoli to dates with Carl Starfelt
IT might not be a name which trips off the tongue of most native Scottish speakers.
But Jacynta Galabadaarachchi is well on the way to becoming...
Just Stop Oil activists ramp up their action and plot a summer of sporting chaos
JUST Stop Oil activists are plotting a summer of sporting chaos as they ramp up their action.
The eco-zealots tucked into hummus and vegan...
Jungles, jackfruit and community tourism: this is Sri Lanka at its best
Our author and her family are wowed by an ethical travel break, meeting local schoolchildren and visiting eco resorts set in verdant countryside...
Haseeb Hameed is made captain of the England Lions for their Test tour of Sri Lanka next month
Hameed will lead the second-string in two 'Tests' against Sri Lanka , with England convinced he still has a future at the highest level despite...
Never forget how the Sri Lankan journalist voted for the 2017, 2018 & 2019 Ballon d'Or
On Monday, the greatest individual award in football takes place – the Ballon d’Or. One hundred journalists from the top 100 UEFA Nations have...
Clyde goalkeeper Josh Bradley-Hurst to become club’s first international in 55 years after Sri Lanka call up
Josh Bradley-Hurst, who was born in Sri Lanka, has been included in the squad for a training camp.
Former Celtic youngster set for journey from lower leagues to Sri Lanka international system
The promising goalkeeper has had a great upbringing with experience at the Parkhead club and in the English Championship, and he's now set for a...
Dominant India beat Sri Lanka in SAFF U-20 Championship
A dominant India registered their first victory in the ongoing SAFF U-20 Championship when they beat Sri Lanka 4-0 at the Kalinga Stadium on Friday.
Aussies raise concerns about touring Sri Lanka during crisis
Sri Lanka is reeling under its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948, with a severe shortage of foreign exchange severely curtailing...