Argentine corn field planted with face of World Cup winner Messi
The crop farmer planted the unusual crop formation as a celebration of the team's victory, their first World Cup.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Pele dies: Messi joins tributes as Argentina pay respects to Brazil great
Lionel Messi joined the tributes to Pele after the Brazil great and three-time World Cup winner's death on Thursday.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Pele dies aged 82
Pele, the Brazil great and three-time World Cup winner, has died. His death was confirmed by his daughter on Thursday.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Petition pushes to replace Eva Peron's image with Lionel Messi in Buenos Aires
An online petition is gaining momentum to change one of Argentina's iconic images of Maria Eva Duarte de Peron, to World Cup winner, Lionel Messi.
Sat Dec 24 2022
'Sup Meletup' seller feels like World Cup winner when PM visits stall
"It feels like winning the World Cup!" exclaimed Zolkhoari Abdul Aziz, the owner of 'Sup Meletup' stall when he received a visit from the Prime Minister.
Fri Dec 23 2022
Pele to spend Christmas in hospital after cancer advances
The three-time World Cup winner has spent the past three weeks in the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo.
Wed Dec 21 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
'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
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
Soccer: Pele ready for 'extra time' after leaving ICU
The 80-year-old, three-times World Cup winner was admitted to Alberto Einstein hospital after the tumour was found during routine tests.
Thu Sep 16 2021
Soccer: Argentine World Cup winner Leopoldo Luque dies aged 71
Luque was hospitalised with COVID-19 over the festive period and he never fully recovered.
Tue Feb 16 2021
World Cup winner Rossi dies aged 64
Paolo Rossi, the hero of Italy's 1982 World Cup-winning campaign, has died at the age of 64.
Thu Dec 10 2020
Malaysia bags gold, 2 silver in Qiangshu
Yeap Wai Kin accumulated 9.68 points to upset compatriot and World Cup winner Wong Weng Son who took the silver with 9.65 points at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) here.
Mon Aug 21 2017
English League Cup draw to be held in Bangkok
Ex-Arsenal midfielder and France World Cup-winner Emmanuel Petit will draw the balls for the 35 first-round ties from the home of the competition's title sponsor, Carabao Energy Drink.
Tue Jun 13 2017
Rio 2016: Pele congratulates Brazil for gold medal
Brazil clinched their first ever Olympic football title - the only major prize to elude the five-time World Cup winners - by beating Germany 5-4 on penalties at the Maracana on Saturday.
Mon Aug 22 2016
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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