![Soccer - Argentina's Messi named Time's Athlete of the Year for 2023 Soccer - Argentina's Messi named Time's Athlete of the Year for 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698712175_tbBallondOr.jpg)
Soccer - Argentina's Messi named Time's Athlete of the Year for 2023
Lionel Messi managed to do what once seemed impossible: turning the US into a soccer country, said the Time magazine.
Wed Dec 06 2023
![Soccer - Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or for best player in the world Soccer - Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or for best player in the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698712175_tbBallondOr.jpg)
Soccer - Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or for best player in the world
Lionel Messi has now finished among the top three a record 14 times in total, finishing runner-up on five occasions.
Tue Oct 31 2023
![Soccer: Saudi champions Al-Ittihad sign midfielder Fabinho from Liverpool Soccer: Saudi champions Al-Ittihad sign midfielder Fabinho from Liverpool](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61690866315_TBFabinho.jpg)
Soccer: Saudi champions Al-Ittihad sign midfielder Fabinho from Liverpool
Fabinho will join Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema and former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante at the Jeddah-based club.
Tue Aug 01 2023
![Soccer: Saudi champions Al-Ittihad sign 'global football icon' Benzema Soccer: Saudi champions Al-Ittihad sign 'global football icon' Benzema](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81686123369_KarimBenzema.jpg)
Soccer: Saudi champions Al-Ittihad sign 'global football icon' Benzema
Karim Benzema joins the Saudi Arabian champions on a three-year deal and will wear the number nine shirt.
Wed Jun 07 2023
![Rumour Has It: Al Nassr expecting to complete Euro 200m Ronaldo deal before end of year Rumour Has It: Al Nassr expecting to complete Euro 200m Ronaldo deal before end of year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71670545531_CristianoRonaldos.jpg)
Rumour Has It: Al Nassr expecting to complete Euro 200m Ronaldo deal before end of year
The 37-year-old five-time Ballon d'Or appears to have run out of options in Europe, and seemingly Saudi Arabia beckons.
Thu Dec 22 2022
!['Nobody gives you anything' Ronaldo warns Messi must earn first World Cup triumph 'Nobody gives you anything' Ronaldo warns Messi must earn first World Cup triumph](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670891880_TBMESIFIFA.jpg)
'Nobody gives you anything' Ronaldo warns Messi must earn first World Cup triumph
While praising Messi's performances, Ronaldo warned lifting the World Cup will not come easily for the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.
Mon Dec 12 2022
![Pepe says 'Portuguese flag' Ronaldo is 'fine' after World Cup exit Pepe says 'Portuguese flag' Ronaldo is 'fine' after World Cup exit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670822649_CristianoRonaldo.jpg)
Pepe says 'Portuguese flag' Ronaldo is 'fine' after World Cup exit
The loss elicited an emotional reaction from Ronaldo as the five-time Ballon d'Or winner left the field in tears - his dream of winning the World Cup was over.
Mon Dec 12 2022
![Messi's legacy will not be harmed if he fails to win World Cup, says Guedioura Messi's legacy will not be harmed if he fails to win World Cup, says Guedioura](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51670541975_LionelMessi.jpg)
Messi's legacy will not be harmed if he fails to win World Cup, says Guedioura
Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi has landed eight league titles and four Champions League trophies during a glittering club career.
Thu Dec 08 2022
![Soccer - Benzema, Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards for best players in the world Soccer - Benzema, Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards for best players in the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666060975_TBmashupxjp.jpg)
Soccer - Benzema, Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards for best players in the world
Real Madrid's France forward Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award for the best men's player in the world.
Tue Oct 18 2022
![Messi worthy of seventh Ballon d'Or victory, says Xavi Messi worthy of seventh Ballon d'Or victory, says Xavi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71638252719_LionelMessi.jpg)
Messi worthy of seventh Ballon d'Or victory, says Xavi
Xavi said he is the best footballer in the world, and the best of all time. And he deserves this seventh award.
Sat Dec 04 2021
![Ronaldo retains FIFA award for world's best player Ronaldo retains FIFA award for world's best player](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/71508803901_TheBestFIFAFootba.jpg)
Ronaldo retains FIFA award for world's best player
The four-time Ballon d'Or winner won a La Liga and Champions League double with the Madrid club this year, striking twice against Juventus in the European Cup final.
Tue Oct 24 2017
![Coentrao one of the world's toughest defenders, says Ronaldo Coentrao one of the world's toughest defenders, says Ronaldo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61486094844_RealMadrid.jpg)
Coentrao one of the world's toughest defenders, says Ronaldo
The Madrid pair and Portugal team-mates faced each other during training on Thursday and it is safe to say four-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo had a tough outing.
Fri Feb 03 2017
![Football: Ronaldo says Ballon d'Or win clouded by fraud allegations Football: Ronaldo says Ballon d'Or win clouded by fraud allegations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/71481627486_CristianoRonaldo.jpg)
Football: Ronaldo says Ballon d'Or win clouded by fraud allegations
Ronaldo, who picked up his fourth footballer of the year award on Monday, says the allegations have been hard to bear for himself and his loved ones.
Tue Dec 13 2016
![Football: Ronaldo caps dream year with fourth Ballon d'Or Football: Ronaldo caps dream year with fourth Ballon d'Or](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/71481590701_Ronaldo.jpg)
Football: Ronaldo caps dream year with fourth Ballon d'Or
It was the perfect ending to another fantastic year for the Real Madrid star, who won the Champions League for the second time in three seasons.
Tue Dec 13 2016
![Neymar: There's only one Ballon d'Or winner and it's Messi, not Ronaldo Neymar: There's only one Ballon d'Or winner and it's Messi, not Ronaldo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41476935265_LionelMessi.jpg)
Neymar: There's only one Ballon d'Or winner and it's Messi, not Ronaldo
Lionel Messi and not Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon d'Or, according to Barcelona star Neymar.
Thu Dec 08 2016
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025