Messi breaks drought, win first major title with Argentina
Messi has been in superb form over the last few weeks, scoring four times, including two trademark free kicks and setting up five goals.
Sun Jul 11 2021
'Pocket Rocketman' will land in Rio on Saturday
However, Azizulhasni and Fatehah will be missing the Rio Olympic Games opening ceremony a day earlier at the Maracana Stadium.
Fri Aug 05 2016
Olympics: 1.2 million Rio Games tickets sold
Brazilians have solicited some 1.2 million tickets for next year's Rio Olympics a week after tickets went on sale, organizers said Tuesday.
Wed Apr 08 2015
A whole lot of love in Rio: nearly 4,000 tie the knot
It was Rio's biggest mass wedding: a total of 1,960 couples who exchanged vows Sunday in a hall next to the famous Maracana stadium.
Mon Dec 01 2014
World Cup Final: Germany beats Argentina for fourth title
The Germans added to a trophy haul that included the 1954, 1974 and 1990 crowns, and capped a 10-year project to restore greatness.
Mon Jul 14 2014
Fan on pitch stops play at World Cup final
The World Cup final was interrupted for nearly a minute by a spectator running on to the Maracana Stadium pitch.
Sun Jul 13 2014
The showdown has begun - the World Cup final in Brazil
The World Cup final kicked off at the Maracana Stadium on Sunday with Germany wearing its traditional white shirts and Argentina playing in dark blue.
Sun Jul 13 2014
Police disperse World Cup protest with tear gas
Police launched tear gas and stun grenades Sunday to disperse some 300 anti-World Cup protestors who tried to march toward Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium before the Arg-Ger final.
Sun Jul 13 2014
Brazil's World Cup exit: Worse than 1950 trauma?
Brazil's humiliating exit from the World Cup is as close as it gets to a national trauma in a football-mad nation whose identity is closely associated with its team.
Wed Jul 09 2014
World Cup: Chile fans storm Rio stadium, 85 detained
It was the second time football fans broke into the iconic Rio de Janeiro stadium this week.
Thu Jun 19 2014
One hurt at Rio protest near Maracana
One person was hurt and shots were fired at a demonstration near Rio's Maracana stadium as Argentina faced Bosnia.
Mon Jun 16 2014
World Cup 2014: Messi off the mark as Argentina win World Cup opener
Argentina overcame a faltering performance to open their World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Bosnia.
Mon Jun 16 2014
Brazil and England friendly will go ahead as planned at Maracana Stadium
The friendly international between Brazil and England at the renovated Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro will go ahead as planned on Sunday.
Fri May 31 2013
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024