Soccer: Messi to captain Inter Miami, says coach Martino
The club's previous captain Brazilian midfielder Gregore is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a foot injury.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Soccer - Messi expects 'great things' at Inter Miami after glitzy unveiling
Lionel Messi's arrival is a huge boost for the profile of soccer in the US, which will co-host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada.
Mon Jul 17 2023
Soccer: Messi to make Inter Miami debut next month
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have agreed terms on a deal and are finalising paperwork and visas.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Soccer: 'I'm going to Miami' - Messi confirms move to MLS
The move is also a big win for MLS, which welcomed Messi while adding that work remained to finalise the details of the formal agreement.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Soccer - Argentina's Messi keen on rejoining Barcelona, says father
The United States' Major League Soccer club Inter Miami have also been touted as a possible destination for Messi.
Tue Jun 06 2023
English football legend Wayne Rooney named DC United head coach
Former English national football team captain Wayne Rooney has become a new head coach of the DC United team based in Washington, where he spent two seasons as a player.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Milan's Ibrahimovic says Man Utd injury forced him to keep going
Ibrahimovic's time at MU was marred by a career-threatening injury in 2017 that kept him out of action for almost a year.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Facebook signs soccer live-streaming deal with MLS, Univision
As fans increasingly rely on the internet to watch games, social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter Inc have stepped up their focus on signing live-streaming sports deals.
Sun Mar 12 2017
Vincent Tan has no plans to sell football assets
Tycoon Tan Sri Vincent Tan says he has no plans to sell his interest in any of his football assets, including English Championship club Cardiff City Football Club (CCFC).
Wed Mar 01 2017
Toronto FC star Giovinco gets China offer, says agent
Giovinco, who will be 30 on Thursday, was the second highest earner in North American Major League Soccer (MLS) last year, receiving more than $7 million from Toronto FC.
Wed Jan 25 2017
A decade later Beckham ready to make more waves
For a decade the tremors of that deal have rumbled through Major League Soccer and Tim Leiweke predicts the charismatic former England captain will soon be making shockwaves again -- as an owner.
Wed Jan 11 2017
Dempsey suspended for tearing up referees notebook
Clint Dempsey has been sanctioned for tearing up a referee's notebook but will be reinstated in time for the Gold Cup.
Sat Jun 20 2015
What's a FIFA? Scandal unlikely to dent US football appetite
Still, the game known here as "soccer" is enjoying healthy growth in popularity. Will the corruption scandal at the sport's world governing body FIFA dent that?
Wed May 27 2015
Beckham's Miami venture a big risk - experts
Many experts believe that Miami's Hispanic or Latino residents - about two-thirds of the city's population traditionally go for baseball and not football.
Fri Feb 07 2014
Newly retired Beckham has Miami buzzing
David Beckham's tour of Miami-area stadiums has the city buzzing about the possibility the newly retired former England football star could be set to bring a Major League Soccer club to the area.
Sun Jun 02 2013
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024