Soccer - New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener
The 48-team World Cup, which will conclude on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Soccer - Messi named FIFA player of 2022, England women rewarded for Euro campaign
Argentina scooped all major men's awards after winning a vintage World Cup final last December.
Tue Feb 28 2023
Lawyer from Oman offers US$1 million for Messi's World Cup trophy robe
A lawyer from Oman wants to buy Lionel Messi's Bisht, the traditional Arab cloak he was presented with at the award ceremony after the World Cup final, for US$1 million.
Sun Dec 25 2022
Mbappe back in PSG training three days after World Cup final defeat
Kylian Mbappe returned to Paris Saint-Germain training on Wednesday, three days on from France's World Cup final defeat.
Thu Dec 22 2022
'Diego encouraged us from heaven' Messi cites Maradona inspiration as Argentina celebrate World Cup win
Lionel Messi believes Diego Maradona "encouraged us from heaven" as Argentina beat France in Sunday's World Cup final.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Deschamps' France greeted in Paris after 'cruel' World Cup final defeat
Didier Deschamps thanked fans after France landed back in Paris following their "cruel" World Cup final defeat to Argentina on Sunday.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Pele salutes World Cup winners Messi and Argentina, 'Diego smiling'
Brazil great Pele sent congratulations to Argentina after their breathtaking World Cup final victory, describing Lionel Messi's success as the moment "his trajectory deserved".
Sun Dec 18 2022
Varane proud of France squad after dramatic World Cup final loss to Argentina
Raphael Varane has expressed his pride in the France squad, after they fell agonisingly short in the World Cup final against Argentina.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Messi takes giant leap from Maradona's shadow as Argentina conquer captain's final frontier
There has arguably never been a World Cup final more one-sided in terms of support, and it was all because of one player - Lionel Messi.
Sun Dec 18 2022
'Congratulations brother' - Neymar leads tributes for Messi after Argentina beat France in World Cup final
Lionel Messi is a World Cup winner at the fifth and final attempt, after Argentina held their nerve to defeat France in one of the greatest matches in tournament history.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Argentina 3-3 France (aet, 4-2 pens): Messi lands World Cup crown in thriller as Mbappe hat-trick not enough
Lionel Messi and Argentina won an all-time classic World Cup final despite Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick taking France into a penalty shoot-out following a 3-3 draw on Sunday.
Sun Dec 18 2022
France 'calm and focused' ahead of World Cup final despite illness outbreak, says Deschamps
France head coach Didier Deschamps says his team is "remaining calm and focused" despite an illness outbreak ahead of Sunday's World Cup final.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Split loyalties for France World Cup winner Trezeguet: 'Messi deserves to be champion'
David Trezeguet admits Sunday's World Cup final will be "difficult personally" as the France World Cup winner with Argentine roots finds himself pulling for Lionel Messi.
Sun Dec 18 2022
'Greatest' Messi gives Argentina advantage in World Cup final, says Martinez
Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time, which will give Argentina the advantage over France in the World Cup final, according to Emiliano Martinez.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Argentina v France: Champions out to spoil Messi's party in Qatar final
Lionel Messi is already set to make history in Sunday's World Cup final. It is up to France to ensure he does not also take home the trophy.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024